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  • Army Receives Go-Ahead on Manpack Radio Production

    The Army recently received authorization to continue production of an advanced radio that will link soldiers at the company level and below with real-time information passed on its holistic tactical communications network.

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  • New Technology Heightens Code Blue Response

    Naval Hospital Bremerton's Staff Education Training Department recently implemented new simulation training technology during a "Code Blue" CPR drill with the Pediatrics Department to further hone the first responder skills of staff doctors, nurses and hospital corpsmen.

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Family Matters

  • Internships Expand Child Care Options, Jobs

    The Defense Department is taking internship applications for a program that expands the availability of child care and youth programs, while also giving a leg up to jobseekers in that field, especially military spouses.

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U.S. Army Spcs. Traci Sturdevant and Christopher Sturdevant re-enlist during a ceremony on the flightline on Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak, Afghanistan, Oct. 14, 2012. The Sturdevants, both medics, are married and assigned to 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Sheldon

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U.S. Continues to Send Nonlethal Aid to Syrian Opposition

The United States will continue to funnel nonlethal aid to the Syrian opposition, and urges the international community to unite against Bashar Assad’s regime, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said. Story

Pretrial Hearings Kick Off for 9/11 Defendants

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the self-proclaimed mastermind behind the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and four co-defendants have the right to skip court proceedings regarding their case, an Army judge has ruled. Story

DOD Official Praises Vet Employment Program

A senior defense official recently announced the “Get Skills to Work” program, a partnered effort managed by the Manufacturing Institute that aims to train and place 100,000 veterans in advanced manufacturing and related jobs by 2015. Story

Grad Program Helps Intel Officers Study Emerging Threats

A new one-year, full-time graduate program approved by Education Secretary Arne Duncan will help intelligence officers to study and research a growing range of emerging science and technology-related threats. Story

Pacom Chief Encourages Closer U.S.-India Security Ties

In his first visit to India as commander of U.S. Pacific Command, Navy Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III encouraged a closer defense relationship between the United States and India in which they address shared interests to promote long-term regional security and stability. Story | Special

‘Feds Feed Families’ Breaks Donation Record

The Defense Department's 2012 contribution to the “Feds Feed Families” campaign surpassed all expectations, said Paige Hinkle-Bowles, deputy assistant secretary of defense for civilian personnel policy. Story | Special

Panetta Spells Out DOD Roles in Cyberdefense

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta spelled out in detail the Defense Department’s responsibility in cybersecurity during a speech to the Business Executives for National Security meeting in New York. Story | Special | Transcript

Vice Chairman Visits Wounded Warriors in San Antonio

Navy Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr., vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, honored two wounded warriors during a Purple Heart ceremony at the Brooke Army Medical Center's Warrior and Family Support Center in San Antonio. Story

New Strategy to Posture Transcom for Post-war Future

A new, five-year strategic plan unveiled by the U.S. Transportation Command will posture it to ensure the military maintains its global mobility edge, Air Force Brig. Gen. John E. Michel, Transcom’s chief change and learning strategist said. Story

U.S., China to Consider Sharing Mission Resources

Officials from the United States and China plan to meet to discuss sharing logistical resources, including fuel, as they operate together during counterpiracy and humanitarian assistance and disaster response missions. Story

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Military

DOD Identifies Airmen Missing Since Vietnam

The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office has identified the remains of two U.S. airman, missing in action since the Vietnam War after their aircraft crashed while carrying out a nighttime strike mission in Khammouan Province, Laos.. Story

DOD Helps Military Families Maintain Financial Readiness

As service members prepare for any and all possible military operations, the Defense Department is reaching out to ensure that there are no contingencies back home to distract them from the mission, namely their personal finances. Story | Video

Commissaries to Offer New Innovations, Conveniences

The new commissary rewards card now offered at all 247 military commissaries worldwide offers a glimpse into what the Defense Commissary Agency is working to provide its customers: the same selection, conveniences and quality as popular commercial grocery store chains with better customer service and lower prices. Story

Organization Offers Online Self-assessments for Depression

Anonymous, online mental health screenings are available to service members, veterans and their families in conjunction with the observance of National Depression Screening Day. Story

All Active Services Meet Recruiting Goals Through August

All four active services met or exceeded their numerical accession goals for fiscal 2012 through August, Defense Department officials announced. Story

TRICARE Advises Patients About German Ban on Meds

TRICARE officials are working with beneficiaries located in Germany as they prepare for changes to their mail-order pharmacy service to accomodate a German law that prohibits importing medications into the country. Story

Walter Reed Joins National Kidney Exchange Pool

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., is the first military hospital to join and participate in a national network of civilian centers for a kidney transplant exchange, said Army Col. (Dr.) Edward Falta, chief of the center’s Army-Navy Transplant Program. Story

Time Remains for Absentee Voting, Official Says

Absentee Voting Week is a reminder that it’s still possible for eligible U.S. voters overseas to register and to vote, said Pamela S. Mitchell, the acting director of the defense department’s Federal Voting Assistance Program. Story | Special

DOD Identifies Missing WWII Marines

The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced that the remains of seven servicemen, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and are being buried with full military honors. Story

Defense Department Identifies Missing WWII Airman

The Defense Department POW/Missing Personnel Office announced that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors. Story

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Afghanistan

Coalition Expresses Regret for Possible Civilian Casualties

International Security Assistance Force officials expressed regret that an Oct. 14 coalition operation against suspected insurgents may have killed three Afghan civilians. Story

Security Force Arrests Haqqani Leader in Ghazni

A combined Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani network leader in Ghazni province. The detained Haqqani leader is believed to be directly associated with suicide-bombing and improvised explosive device attacks, military officials said. Story

Afghan, Coalition Forces Arrest Haqqani Leader

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani leader in Afghanistan's Paktiya province. Story

Combined Force Arrests Insurgent Leader

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested an Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan financial facilitator in Kunduz province. The arrested insurgent is suspected of being involved in purchasing and trafficking weapons for use in attacks on Afghan and coalition forces. Story

Combined Force Kills Several Insurgents

An Afghan and coalition security force killed several armed insurgents seized assault rifles, a machine gun and several grenades during an operation to arrest a Taliban leader in Sar-e Pul province. Story

Afghan-led Force Arrests Taliban Facilitator

An Afghan-led security force, supported by coalition troops, arrested a Taliban facilitator and improvised explosive device producer in Kandahar province. The facilitator is suspected of managing the construction of large quantities of IEDs, and organizing the their transfer. Story

Afghan, Coalition Forces Kill Would-be Suicide Bombers

Afghan and coalition forces killed several would-be suicide bombers, detained additional insurgents and seized multiple weapons during a security operation in Wardak province. Story

Six-day Combined Operation Concludes in Afghanistan

Dozens of Afghan soldiers and police, supported by coalition special operations forces, concluded a six-day operation against insurgent networks in the Chak district of Wardak province. Story

Security Force Kills Taliban IED Cell Leader

An Afghan and coalition security force killed the leader of a Taliban improvised explosive device cell in the Alisheng district of Laghman province. The leader was linked to multiple attacks against Afghan and coalition forces using IEDs, rocket-propelled grenades, rockets and mortars. Story

Combined Force Arrests Taliban Leader

An Afghan-led, coalition-supported force arrested a Taliban leader in the Maiwand district of Kandahar province. The security force also detained multiple suspected insurgents and seized an IED firing device and IED-making materials, officials said. Story

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Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta addresses sailors stationed aboard the USS Blue Ridge on Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, Oct. 26, 2011. DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey

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