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DoD sets up ‘UFO’ website

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DoD sets up ‘UFO’ website

Last month the department launched a website on the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office to provide the public with information concerning AARO and its efforts to understand and resolve unidentified anomalous phenomena.  This website will provide information, including photos and videos, on resolved UAP cases as they are declassified and approved for

Changes to special leave

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Changes to special leave

WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The Department of Defense announced Aug. 25, changes to the special leave accrual policy for service members. The DoD Instruction 1327.06, "Leave and Liberty Policy and Procedures," was reissued incorporating change five to implement the provisions of section 701 of title 10 United States Code that was revised

Troops can use flex spending for child care

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Troops can use flex spending for child care

In coordination with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, the U.S. Department of Defense has expanded eligibility for a benefit that will provide military families with another financial option for reducing the burden of the cost of dependent care, ultimately bolstering military readiness. The Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, or

New life enhancements

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New life enhancements

WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III unveiled a comprehensive plan March 22, aimed at improving the lives of the dedicated U.S. military force and their families. The new plan consists of six additional actions that address essential needs in education, childcare, parental leave and career advancement.

Suicide group: Give commanders more "personal" info

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Suicide group: Give commanders more "personal" info

Defense Department officials recognize that suicide prevention is not a one solution issue and are launching a new effort to address recommendations to help prevent these tragedies, some which include giving commanders more insights on the private lives of their troops. The Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee briefed Secretary

DOD official: No changes to women's essential health care

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DOD official: No changes to women's essential health care

WASHINGTON - The recent Supreme Court opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization does not prohibit the Defense Department from continuing to provide essential women's health care services to service members, dependents, other beneficiaries and DOD civilian employees, the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness said in a

Special days for each military branch

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Special days for each military branch

History of Army Day Army Day can be traced back to a little-known Defense Test Day, which was observed only twice: once in 1924 and once in 1925. Congress then disallowed any further observances of this day. In response, the Military Order of the World War under Col. Thatcher Luquer

Fewer cuts for JBLM

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Fewer cuts for JBLM

There was a collective sign of relief likely felt last week across the South Sound after the Army announced the cuts at Joint Base Lewis-McChord would be nothing as the forecasters warned.  In fact, as the dust settled, it's possible the 1,251 drawdown announced for here will be partially offset

Maintaining Relationships with Loved Ones During Deployment

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Maintaining Relationships with Loved Ones During Deployment

Military spouses and significant others provide an invaluable source of support to today's service members.Loved ones can play a vital role in offering encouragement during a military career - especially during deployments when separation often goes hand-in-hand with concern for the safety of service members, coping as

DOD News Briefing with Lt. Gen. Scaparrotti from the Pentagon

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DOD News Briefing with Lt. Gen. Scaparrotti from the Pentagon

Good morning.  I'd like to welcome back to the Pentagon briefing room Lieutenant General Curtis Scaparrotti, United States Army.  He is the commander of ISAF Joint Command, the deputy commander of U.S. Forces-Afghanistan.  He joined us in October of last via DVIDS.  General Scaparrotti is

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Military readiness at JBLM

Deputy Defense Secretary Pat Shanahan engaged leaders and troops on readiness, observed demonstrations of personnel and assets and heard about the successes and challenges in maintaining a ready force during a daylong visit here Tuesday. Shanahan, whose events included briefings from Army Special Operations Command, as well as the 62nd Airlift

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Army Chief of Staff Shows Off His Talent!

What cooler than having an U.S. Army Chief of Staff who is actively engaged on Twitter and Facebook? Having a Chief of Staff who will put on an impromptu performance and belt out a few tunes without missing a note! Check out this video of General Martin E. Dempsey, 37th Chief of

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