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Oct. 3, 2017

Airman-Turned-Barber Offers Sense of Normalcy During Puerto Rico Crisis

Service members helping with hurricane relief have been busy, so it’s been great for them to get a bit of normalcy in their lives, one clip at a time.

Oct. 3, 2017

Armed With Science: Tactical Gaming Teaches Warfighters Real-World Scenarios

Tactical gaming won't replace boots on the ground experience, but Army instructors are using it to facilitate specific training needs.

Oct. 3, 2017

SITREP: DoD Increases Hurricane Response, Tablets Help Marine Firepower & More

From the military services and around the DoD, here's your SITREP for Tuesday, October 3, 2017.

Oct. 2, 2017

U.S. Military Efforts in Dominica Reunite Father, Son

In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, a U.S. citizen living in Dominica and his 14-year-old son were reunited thanks to the efforts of U.S. service members.

Oct. 2, 2017

Army Sniper and Medal of Honor Recipient Sacrificed Himself For Injured Comrades

Army Sgt. 1st Class Randy Shughart received the Medal of Honor for his actions while serving as a sniper team member with Army Special Operations Command in Mogadishu, Somalia, Oct. 3, 1993.

Oct. 2, 2017

Armed With Science: Marine Platform Simplifies Ammunition Management

Marine platform provides seamless integration of data between all of the military branches to reduce errors and accurately evaluate ammo inventory.

Sept. 29, 2017

Armed with Science: A Family's Smile - How Walter Reed Specialists Repaired Infant's Cleft Palate

Craniofacial team at Walter Reed repairs baby's lip and provides comfort to a military family.

Sept. 28, 2017

SITREP: Airmen Move Quickly for Maria Rescue, Army General Makes History & More

From the military services and around the DoD, here's your SITREP for Thursday, September 28, 2017.

Sept. 27, 2017

Armed With Science: Virtual Reality Helps Veterans Prepare for New Jobs

The U.S. Army Research Laboratory and its partners recently developed a new way for veterans to seek employment using virtual reality.

Sept. 27, 2017

Videos: DoD Assets Help Region Ravaged By Hurricane Maria

Several DoD assets are working around the clock to bring supplies and help to the Caribbean, which was devastated by Hurricane Maria.