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Hagel to Graduating Cadets: Rid Army of Sexual-Crimes Scourge

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel urged the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2013 to focus on accountability and integrity as they move forward as commissioned Army officers, during the May 25 commencement speech he delivered at West Point, N.Y. "You must be the generation of leaders to stop it. Continue ›

Researchers Offer Closer Look at Cells

Medical researchers someday will benefit from a new technology developed jointly by a team of scientists from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and Harvard University. Continue ›

AF Officers Sought for Attaché Duty

The Air Force is looking for captains, majors, and lieutenant colonels who wish to serve as attachés in Switzerland, Burma, Venezuela, and other nations. Continue ›

Soldiers Earn Golden Glove Honors

Two soldiers won championship bouts in their respective weight classes during the 2013 National Golden Gloves Boxing Championships, held in Salt Lake City, Utah, May 18. Continue ›

Two Destroyers Named

The Navy unveiled the names of the next two Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. Continue ›

Warning Issued To Avoid TSP Apps

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) and the Federal Retirement Thrift Savings Board are advising service members and government employees who participate in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) to stay away from mobile apps that refer to TSP. Continue ›

TRICARE Signup Deadline Looms for Reservists

Reservists and retired reservists who receive health-care coverage through TRICARE Reserve Select or TRICARE Retired Reserve Select must sign up to make their premium payments electronically by May 31, or risk losing coverage. Continue ›

Navy Conducts Survey on Women's Uniforms

The Navy has selected 16,000 female officers and enlisted sailors to take part in a random online survey of their uniform needs and likes. Continue ›

Efficient Power System Debuts at Post

The Army introduced its first microgrid power-supply system May 16, which would meet energy needs and provide at least a 20-percent cost savings in the process. Continue ›

VA Launches Campaign To Tackle Backlog

The Department of Veterans Affairs is joining with two key veterans' service organizations – the American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans – in a partnership aimed at getting a handle on the large number of unresolved disability and benefits claims. Continue ›

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