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Nov. 17, 2017

Military Spouse Helps Husband Address TBI

Marine Corps Capt. Wally Blair's wife, Jasmin, played an instrumental role in his recovery, using her own research and lessons from Wally’s health care provider to help him cope with his TBI symptoms.

Nov. 16, 2017

SITREP: Navy Accepts Delivery of Future Ship, WWI Memorial Set & More

From the military services and around the DoD, here's your SITREP for Thursday, November 16, 2017.

Nov. 16, 2017

Armed with Science: Battlefield Acupuncture Reduces Opioid Dependence, Returns Airmen to Flight

The Air Force is using alternative medicine to reduce opioid dependence and get airmen back to work.

Nov. 15, 2017

Military Spouse Acknowledges Limits as Caregiver, Value of Self-Care

Every morning when Lisa Colella wakes up, she asks herself one question: “What can I control today?”

Nov. 14, 2017

How Kids Are Helping Bridge the Military-Civilian Divide

Being a military kid can be hard, but thanks to a new initiative, their civilian counterparts are understanding and helping them more and more.

Nov. 14, 2017

SITREP: Military Works to End Malaria, Holiday Safety Reminder & More

From the military services and around the DoD, here's your SITREP for Tuesday, November 14, 2017.

Nov. 13, 2017

Armed with Science: DARPA Needs Your Ideas for Drone Swarms

A DARPA program needs participants for frequent "swarm sprint" exercises to inform tactics for large groups of unmanned air and ground robots.

Nov. 13, 2017

Medal of Honor Recipient Gives Life Weakening WWII Enemy Stronghold

Two young soldiers teamed up in the Philippines during WWII to wipe out an enemy stronghold. One of those men sacrificed his life to make it happen.

Nov. 9, 2017

Once Military, Always Military: Vets Continue Camaraderie in Retirement

On this Veterans Day, some retirees who relive their service days regularly still take the time to remember those they've lost and left behind.

Nov. 9, 2017

SITREP: Marines Get New Weapon, Coast Guard Prepares for Thanksgiving & More

From the military services and around the DoD, here's your SITREP for Thursday, November 9, 2017.