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Four Years At the Helm

Posted on September 30, 2011 by nmcfarland

ADM Mike Mullen and his wife, Deborah, discuss the issues they’ve faced and causes they’ve championed during his four years as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. YouTube DoDLive

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DASD Gordon: “Your Opinion Counts” in MWR Survey

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Ian Graham

Defense Department officials need your ideas and opinions to properly provide for morale, welfare and recreation programs and meet the up-to-date needs of service members and their families, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for military community and family policy …
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Obama: “The Tide of War is Receding”

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Ian Graham

By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, June 22, 2011 – Thanks to the tremendous progress U.S., coalition and Afghan troops have made, the United States will draw down the number of troops in Afghanistan by 10,000 this year …
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Mental Health Month: Winning Against PTS

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Ian Graham

U.S. Navy Capt. Paul Hammer, from the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury, said great strides have been made in combating post-traumatic stress. But during a recent roundtable he hosted to discuss issues in conjunction …
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Month of the Military Child Coverage Continues

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Ian Graham

By Air Force Maj. Nicholas J. Sabula Defense Media Activity Throughout the month of April, the Department of Defense is recognizing the important role military children play as part of the military family. As we continue into the second half …
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