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Hagel emphasizes department's resolve in suicide prevention

As the nation observes Suicide Prevention Month, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel issued a message to the men and women of the Defense Department Sept. 3, emphasizing the department's collective resolve in its efforts to prevent military suicides.Here is the secretary's message:The Department of Defense has no more important responsibility than

Official notes progress in suicide prevention effort

Making sure people know where to turn for help during a time of crisis is the continuing goal of the Defense Department's suicide prevention program, the Pentagon official in charge of the effort said here Aug. 30.In an interview with American Forces Press Service and the Pentagon Channel, Jacqueline Garrick said DOD has a "plethora" of resources

Finances affect service members' readiness, Official says

Financial readiness in service members' lives has a direct effect on mission readiness, the director of the Defense Department's office of family policy, children and youth said in a interviewSept. 3.Noting that financial instability can affect many aspects of service members' lives, from relationships to concentration on the job, Barbara Thompson

Agencies commit to transition assistance program

The Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Labor, Education, the Office of Personnel Management and the Small Business Administration codified their continued commitment to help transitioning service members be "career ready" for civilian life by signing a statement of intent on Aug. 15."This [statement of intent] puts our shared commitment to

Marines lead multinational nonlethal weapons training

Senior military leaders from 22 nations, most in the Asia-Pacific region, are gathered in Mongolia this week to learn about nonlethal weapons and how their forces can more effectively use them, when circumstances require, such as to maintain order during low-intensity conflict or civil unrest.The two-day leadership seminar, sponsored by U.S. Marine

Marine honored by The American Legion for community service

Marine Sergeant Man Chan, serving with the 2nd Supply Battalion at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. received The American Legion’s Spirit of Service Award, Aug, 27, in recognition of his extensive volunteer efforts.American Legion National Commander James E. Koutz presented the award with Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia, the senior

Officials strive to protect MWR programs amid budget cuts

Committed to preserving quality-of-life offerings despite ever-tighter budgets, military morale, welfare and recreation officials are scaling back in some areas as they introduce innovative approaches to delivering services and programs.Military fitness centers, swimming pools, lodging facilities and outdoor recreation offices might sound to some

Face of Defense: Wounded Marine helps others go into business

Starting a small business or franchise is not an easy task. Former Marine Corps Cpl. Kevin Blanchard can attest to that. He spends his time assisting veterans and other wounded, ill and injured service members with understanding the steps to being a successful franchisee.Blanchard joined the Marine Corps in 2001 as a combat engineer. In 2005, he

Curriculum, policy changes mark start of new DODEA school year

Department of Defense Education Activity students, parents and employees should expect quite a few changes in the upcoming school year, the DODEA director said in an Aug. 23 interview.Those changes will be both visible and behind the scenes, but they all are geared toward improving the quality of education at DODEA schools, Marilee Fitzgerald told

HUD, VA announce more funds to help homeless veterans

- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced the second round of HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing funding to local public housing agencies across the U.S. and Puerto Rico., Aug. 21.The $7.8 million in added funding will provide housing and clinical services for 1,120 currently

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