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Aug. 24, 2017

Armed With Science: Air Force Scientists Look to Future to Ensure Airmen Have Advanced Technology

Researchers are doing cutting-edge work in functional materials, including additive manufacturing, to focus on next generation Air Force platforms.

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Aug. 23, 2017

Veteran Makes 3,500-Mile Paddleboard Journey a Mission

Former Army Sgt. 1st Class Josh Collins' treatment for traumatic brain injury included cognitive training, eye muscle exercises and therapy to strengthen balance, but the most important part of his recovery was his introduction to the paddleboard.

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Aug. 23, 2017

Former Special Operations Staff Sergeant Heals With Help of Fellow Service Member

After recovering from sustaining a traumatic brain injury following a 50-foot fall during a training jump, former Army Staff Sgt. Brian Grundtner was still missing one thing: sleep.

A member of the Air Force looks at device attached to his wrist.

Aug. 23, 2017

Armed with Science: Air Force Researchers Develop Innovative Battlefield Medical Technology

Air Force researchers as they developed a new electronic patient monitoring tool for use on the battlefield.

Employer Support Freedom Award

Aug. 23, 2017

Freedom Awards: Supporting Our Guard, Reserve Members

The annual Freedom Awards are awarded to companies that go above and beyond for their employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve.

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Aug. 22, 2017

SITREP: President Unveils New South Asia Strategy, Divers Search for Missing Sailors & More

From the military services and around the DoD, here’s your SITREP for Tuesday, August 22, 2017.

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Aug. 21, 2017

Armed With Science: Science Team Aims to Make Coast Guard Missions More Efficient

Researchers aboard the Coast Guard Cutter HEALY work to make missions safer and more effective.

Medal of Honor blog

Aug. 21, 2017

WWII Army Scout Earns Medal of Honor 51 Years After War

Army Pfc. Kaoru Moto was a Nisei, or second-generation Japanese-American, who would show his bravery on the battlefield near Castellina, Italy on July 7, 1944.

Defense Secretary holds a briefing at the Pentagon.

Aug. 18, 2017

How a Week with the U.S. Military Made a Lasting Impact on 37 Business, Community Leaders

Last week, a group of 37 civilian business and community leaders had the opportunity to see our nation's military firsthand through the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference, the Pentagon's public outreach program.

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Aug. 17, 2017

Marine Returns Japanese WWII Flag to Original Family

World War II veteran Marvin Strombo traveled more than 5,000 miles from his quiet home in Montana to the land of the rising sun to personally return a Japanese flag he had taken from Sadao Yasue during the Battle of Saipan in June 1944.