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Obama: Sex Assault Threatens National Security
President Barack Obama emerged from a meeting with Pentagon leaders and service chiefs at the White House on Thursday to say military sexual assault constitutes a national security threat and detailed a three-point agenda intended to combat it.
Soldier learns patience key to good shooting
One Warrior Games athlete has only been shooting competitively for five months and has already earned gold in the offhand air rifle competition.
Navy Leaders Say for Wounded Warriors, Best Yet to Come
The biggest message everyone should take away from this week's Warrior Games is that "the best time in the lives of wounded warriors is still ahead," said a top Navy leader.
Motorcycle Mentorship Program Required at All Commands
The most recent change to the Navy's Traffic Safety Instruction, OPNAVINST 5100.12J, requires commands to set up mentorship programs for motorcycle riders. These programs are designed to give experienced riders the opportunity to teach new riders how to be successful on their bikes.
Warrior Games 2013: Airman faces challenge at Games as TBI victim
Capt. Mitchell Kieffer is a mathematician at heart and an operations research analyst at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. The three-time Air Force triathlete and personal trainer was stationed at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., working at the Air Force Research Laboratory there when he got the opportunity he had been waiting for - a deployment.
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2012 Sailors of the Year Advanced to Chief Petty Officer
The 2012 Sailor of the Year winners were meritoriously advanced to Chief Petty Officer during a ceremony held at the Navy Memorial May 16.
IMCMEX: Infrastructure Protection Symposium Concludes
The sixth Maritime Infrastructure Protection Symposium (MIPS), a three day symposium held from 13 - 15 May, hosted by U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, concluded today after a senior leader panel that included representatives from industry and international militaries.
Football legend Herschel Walker urges troops to seek help for mental illness
Widely regarded as one of football's greatest running backs, Herschel Walker, now 51, led a successful career on the gridiron. But off the playing field, the NFL star and Heisman trophy winner struggled.
Bridging Soldiers sling load gap crossing assets
Nearly 50 Soldiers assigned to 50th Multi-Role Bridge Company, 5th Engineer Battalion, conducted sling load operations May 15, 2013, across the waters of Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area, Mo., as part of a three-day training exercise.
Athletes succeed by working as family, sports psychologists say
All the physical fitness, practice and acquired skills won't ensure athletes succeed individually or as a team until they get the family functioning part right, say Army sports psychologists.
Famed museum back with leadership focus
Cadet Command has played an integral role in the $5 million revamp of the Patton Museum at Fort Knox, Ky.
Soldiers must consider OPSEC when using social media
It's as easy as a click of a mouse or a tap on a smartphone, and in a few seconds sensitive Army information might be shared that could get Soldiers killed.





