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  • Hagel notes 40th anniversary of all-volunteer force

    Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel issued a message July 1 to the men and women of the Defense Department to mark the 40th anniversary of the nation's all-volunteer force.Here is the text of the secretary's message:"Forty years ago today, the Department of Defense implemented one of the most

  • Senior leaders remember fallen heroes on America's birthday

    Acting Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody send the following Independence Day message to the men and women of the U.S. Air Force:"Happy Birthday, America! For 237 years, our Nation has been built

  • DOD helps military families avoid money scams

    While dodging financial scams seem to have become a part of life, Defense Department officials have measures to protect the military community from such circumstances, a senior Pentagon official said in a recent interview.Scamming incidents in the military parallel those in the civilian community,

  • July/August Airman magazine now available

    The July/August issue of Airman magazine is now available to download and viewable through a web browser.This issue's cover story, titled "tick, tick, BOOM," tells the story of how explosive ordnance disposal technicians perform their dangerous mission to save lives, and how their state-of-the-art

  • Bureau orders refunds for troops after faulty car loans

    About 50,000 service members will get refunds averaging $100 -- though some will be far higher --- after an enforcement action involving auto loans that Consumer Financial Protection Bureau officials announced June 27.The bureau is ordering U.S. Bank and one of its nonbank partners, Dealers

  • Wounded warriors adapt, overcome at Andrews sports camp

    More than 30 Air Force wounded warriors gathered here June 26, to kick off a two-day adaptive sports camp designed to help them overcome challenges and enjoy a physically active lifestyle.This was the first Air Force Wounded Warriors Adaptive Sports Camp, held especially for the patients here and at

  • Obama: Nation pours resources into mental health care for vets

    The Veterans Affairs Department is improving access for veterans to mental health services, President Barack Obama said recently in remarks that opened the National Conference on Mental Health.Obama and Vice President Joe Biden hosted the conference at the White House as part of the administration's

  • Outreach center broadens mental health resources

    Service members or anyone who bears the invisible scars of post-traumatic stress now have high-tech access to online resources to fight stress, depression and other psychological health concerns, according to a Defense Department official.The Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health

  • Labor Department website features women vets' issues

    Labor Department officials have launched a new website devoted to issues and challenges affecting women veterans.The site is a collaborative effort between the Labor Department and the Veterans' Employment Training Service and the Women's Bureau.The site highlights potential challenges that may

  • DFAS requiring new passwords for myPay access

    The Defense Finance and Accounting Service officials have announced new password requirements for online access to myPay. Passwords are being rolled out based on the last two digits of a Social Security number. Old password will expire on the date associated with the last two digits on a person's

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