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Episode #130: Weekly News Roundup for April 6, 2012

Filed under DoD News by Ian Graham on April 6, 2012 at 3:57 pm {no comments}

In “This Week in the DoD” for April 6:

Army Maj. Gen. Daniel Allyn spoke with Soldiers’ Radio and Television about the state of affairs in Afghanistan’s Regional Command-East and the region’s future.

Pentagon Press Secretary and acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs George Little delivered his first press briefing in the role of assistant secretary. He fielded questions about a possible North Korean missile test and about operations in Afghanistan.

April is the Month of the Military Child. Barbara Thompson, director of Military Community and Family Policy for Children and Youth, spoke with the Pentagon Channel about the month, and what it means to be a military child today.

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta visited troops aboard the USS Peleliu, commending them for their role in Afghanistan and outlining a defense strategy that will work well into the future. He said the crew of the Peleliu exemplifies the capabilities the future force will need.

National Guard and civilian dentists, and one oncologist, visited Moldova to help teach dentists there and provide care for dozens of children in need. The visit was part of the North Carolina-Moldova state partnership, established in 1995.

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Episode #129: Weekly News Roundup for March 30, 2012

Filed under DoD News, Emerging Media by Ian Graham on March 30, 2012 at 2:43 pm {no comments}

In “This Week in the DoD” for March 30:

President Barack Obama visited troops in the Republic of Korea while in the country for an international nuclear summit. At the summit, he re-affirmed the United States’ commitment to security in the Asia-Pacific region.

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta met with his Canadian and Mexican counterparts in Ottawa, Ontario, where the three discussed shared problems and possible collaborative solutions.

Marine Gen. John Allen, commander of NATO’s International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, briefed reporters at the Pentagon on the current situation there. He also addressed the case of alleged shooter Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, who is facing charges in the deaths of 17 Afghan civilians.

Air Force Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger is the first woman to hold the rank of four-star general in the U.S. Air Force. Her promotion was confirmed Monday, March 26.

For Women’s History Month, we’ve bene sharing stories of women who have made military history. This week, for our final women’s history Profile in Heritage, we share the story of Maj. Gen. Jeanne Holm, the first woman to become a general in the Air Force and the first woman to reach the rank of Major General.

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Special thanks to the Holm family and the Library of Congress. [Jeanne Holm (AFC 2001/001/4293), Veterans History Project Collection, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress.]

Episode #128: Weekly News Roundup for March 23, 2012

Filed under DoD News by Ian Graham on March 23, 2012 at 3:59 pm {no comments}

In “This Week in the DoD” for March 23:

Marine Corps Gen. John Allen, commander of NATO’s International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, visited Congress in Washington, D.C., to discuss progress and plans for the future in Afghanistan.

Because March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, the Pentagon hosted roundtables bringing DoD officials and doctors together to discuss issues with traumatic brain injuries, how they affect service members and how they can be better treated and prevented.

All-Hands Radio Network brings us news from the Navy: The USS Enterprise has embarked on its final mission, and drug tests for sailors will now include commonly abused prescription drugs and synthetic drugs.

To celebrate Women’s History Month, we bring you some of the women who served in the U.S. Navy as “WAVES” (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service”).

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Episode #127: Weekly News Roundup for March 16, 2012

Filed under DoD News, Emerging Media by Ian Graham on March 16, 2012 at 1:15 pm {no comments}

In “This Week in the DoD” for March 16:

The Military Health System may be undergoing some significant changes, including the creation of a new agency to absorb the TRICARE Management Activity, under the DoD budget request for fiscal 2013.

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta hosted a townhall meeting at Camp Leatherneck, in Afghanistan. There, he lauded the cooperation among coalition forces and the successes NATO troops have had in the area despite recent violent incidents in the country.

The soldier suspected of leaving his post and killing 17 Afghan civilians, including women and children, as been moved from Afghanistan to a military detention facility outside of Afghanistan, Defense Department Spokesman Capt. John Kirby confirmed in an interview.

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Army Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Patricia D. Horoho shared a message with soldiers about brain injuries and the Army’s efforts to treat and care for brain injury patients.

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Episode #126: Weekly News Roundup for March 9, 2012

Filed under DoD News by Ian Graham on March 9, 2012 at 4:02 pm {no comments}

In “This Week in the DoD” for March 9:

Army Sgt. Maj. William O. Wooldridge, the first Sergeant Major of the Army, has passed away. Wooldridge, who served in the Army for more than 30 years, received two Silver Stars for gallantry in action while fighting in Europe during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Patty. He was 89 years old.

March is Women’s History Month and the Naval Heritage and History Command has a section of their website devoted to Navy women, including videos, articles, oral histories and other documents. Recently, an all-female team of Naval aviators made history by running the first all-female combat mission in an E-2C Hawkeye.

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta visited troops from the 101st Airborne Division in Fort Campbell, Ky., to host a townhall meeting. He took questions on a variety of topics, including recent “Blue on Green” crimes by Taliban infiltrators in the Afghan National Security Force.

Tornadoes and extreme weather struck the Midwestern and Southeastern United States and the National Guard was ready to help with rescue, cleanup and recovery operations. In Henryville, Ind., a town devastated by the tornadoes, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels and Indiana National Guard Adjutant General Maj. Gen. R. Martin Umbarger met with residents, the press and the troops helping get the city back on its feet.

A new settlement between the U.S. government and major housing lenders will have major implications for service members who have faced foreclosure in recent years. President Barack Obama outlined some of the benefits those service members may receive. For more information about the settlement, click here.

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