WASHINGTON - For the first time within the Defense Department, military doctors and scientists are working hand in hand to understand and improve the treatment of complex wounds.
WASHINGTON - Today’s wars need a new type of thinking and strategies to help local citizens and defeat terrorists, said the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
WASHINGTON - The Defense Department's new "Family Matters" blog is resonating with military families by engaging them on topics ranging from deployments to day-to-day life.
WASHINGTON - In its final report, a Defense Business Board task group has recommended a “reconstruction” of the National Security Personnel System.
ABOARD USS THACH, At Sea - The guided-missile frigate USS Thach has helped to protect Iraq's critical infrastructure since arriving on station in mid-July.
SOUTHWEST ASIA - Thanks to technology, an airman deployed to Southwest Asia witnessed the birth of his third child 6,000 miles away without leaving his post.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff stressed relevance, adaptability and affordability as top concerns for programs ranging from nuclear weapons to satellites.
WASHINGTON - Coalition and Iraqi forces have sacrificed greatly to build security and develop a democratic process in Iraq, and after nearly seven years, the hard work is paying off.
WASHINGTON - As the Defense Department overhauls the Pentagon’s acquisition system, officials are asking warfighters to define what they need, then holding industry to fixed-price contracts to meet those capabilities.
WASHINGTON - The Veterans Affairs Department is helping veterans seeking compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder, VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki said.
Soldiers Practice Vehicle Rollover Techniques
