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Pentagon Holds LGBT Pride Event

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Ian Graham

Department of Defense General Counsel Jeh Johnson delivered the keynote address at the DoD’s first Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month event at the Pentagon. He was preceded by messages from President Barack Obama and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta. …
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“Waking Up” – When It’s Time To Call For Help

Posted on May 24, 2012 by jtozer

Waking Up offers a glimpse at some of the challenges and resilience of one Vietnam veteran who chose to make the call to the Veterans Crisis Line. The Veterans Crisis Line connects veterans in crisis and their families and friends …
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Posted in DoD News, Mental Health Month | Tagged airman, assistance, calling, challenges, Department of Veterans Affairs, families, friends, government, health, help, hotline, loved ones, Marines, medical, online chat, sailors, service members, soldiers, VA, veteran, veterans, Veterans Crisis Line, vets, video, Waking Up | Leave a comment

Thousands Apply at DC “VA for Vets” Jobs Fair

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Ian Graham

By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2012 – The Department of Veterans Affairs continues to answer President Barack Obama’s call for more employment opportunities for veterans, Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric …
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Posted in DoD News | Tagged careers, DC, Department of Veterans Affairs, government, hiring, job fair, jobs, Joining Forces, private sector, Secretary Eric K. Shinseki, VAforVets, veterans, Washington | Leave a comment

Former Hacker Now Working on Cyber Security

Posted on December 15, 2011 by jtozer

From the NATO channel report Charlie Miller is a former hacker who has become an information security consultant. He was invited to the conference on cyber conflict held by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defense Center of Excellence in Tallinn, where he talked about …
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Posted in DoD News | Tagged combating cyber-terrorism, consultant, cyber, Defense, former, government, hacker, NATO, security, working | Leave a comment

Medical Monday: Kenya Partners With US, NGOs to Provide Medical Care

Posted on November 21, 2011 by jtozer

From CJTF-HOA Public Affairs MNAZINI, Kenya – Military medical providers from Kenya and the U.S. partnered with several non-governmental organizations to provide medical care to about 2,000 Kenyans during a Medical Civic Action Program. The eight-day MEDCAP was conducted in …
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