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A male service member hugs a female family member.

Sept. 27, 2017

Identify, Intervene: Help Your Loved One with Mental Health Issues

Worried about your loved one? Learn the warning signs of some common mental health concerns.

A woman holds a piece of graphene with tweezers

Sept. 26, 2017

Armed With Science: Air Force “Spins” a Yarn, Finds New Power Source

Scientists explore the use of twistron yarns to monitor respiration and provide an energy source.

A soldier carries a box of supplies.

Sept. 26, 2017

SITREP: DoD Continues Natural Disaster Support Efforts & More

From the military services and around the DoD, here's your SITREP for Tuesday, September 26, 2017.

Medal of Honor blog

Sept. 25, 2017

Vet Earns Medal of Honor 42 Years After Classified Vietnam Mission

Few knew the real reason why Air Force CMSgt. Richard Etchberger gave his life during the Vietnam War, until he was awarded the Medal of Honor.

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis stands with a group of soldiers.

Sept. 22, 2017

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis Re-Enlists Old Guard Soldiers

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is a busy man, but never too busy to help his fellow service members, including re-enlisting them.

A scientist pours powder into a beaker of urine.

Sept. 22, 2017

Armed With Science: Army Scientists Discover Fuel Power in Urine

Army researchers have discovered something we flush away could be of tremendous benefit to the warfighter.

A woman kneels to place an object on top of a grave stone that has an American flag and flowers next to it.

Sept. 22, 2017

Gold Star Mother’s Day: Who They Are, What It’s All About

Gold Star Mothers keep the memories of their fallen service members alive all year round. On Gold Star Mother’s Day, we remember their sacrifices, too.

An airman walks with a suitcase behind an aircraft.

Sept. 21, 2017

SITREP: MOH Recipient Announced, Service Members Continue Natural Disaster Response & More

From the military services and around the DoD, here’s your SITREP for Thursday, September 21, 2017.

A diver poses for a photograph.

Sept. 20, 2017

Armed with Science: Diving in the Arctic: Coast Guard & Navy Team Up for Safe Missions

Watch as U.S. Coast Guard and Navy divers work together in the Arctic and train for underwater missions.

An airman sits next to a man in a medical setting.

Sept. 19, 2017

The SITREP: Medical Innovation Could Transform Battlefield Care, Credit Protection Tips & More

From the military services and around the DoD, here’s your SITREP for Tuesday, September 19, 2017.