The Defense Department underscored its support for the work of a group of retired generals and admirals who have again called on Congress to help in reversing the nationwide trend of obesity in young people.

Roth Contributions to Open to All Active-duty Troops
By American Forces Press Service
(Posted on Monday, October 01, 2012)

Beginning Oct. 1, 2012, active-duty members of the Army, Navy and Air Force will be able to contribute to the Roth Thrift Savings Plan as part of their investment planning, Defense Financing and Accounting Service officials said.

DoD Receives Military Family Support Award
By American Forces Press Service
(Posted on Monday, October 01, 2012)

The National Military Family Association awarded its annual Support of Military Families Award to the Defense Department at a Sept. 24 reception on Capitol Hill that celebrated several longstanding supporters of military families.

President Obama Signs Executive Order to Improve Access to Mental Health Services for Veterans, Service Members, and Military Families
By The White House
(Posted on Thursday, September 06, 2012)

An Executive Order was signed directing key federal departments to expand suicide prevention strategies and take steps to meet the current and future demand for mental health and substance abuse treatment services.

Redesigned Transition Assistance Program Announced
By American Forces Press Service
(Posted on Wednesday, July 25, 2012)

Transition GPS, is the first major overhaul of the transition assistance program for military members in nearly 20 years. The effort began in response to a call from President Obama to ensure all service members are "career ready" when they leave the military.