Defense and Veterans Affairs officials announced another step in their efforts to streamline the process of determining veterans’ disability ratings.

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Pentagon, VA Expand Disability Claims Test

The decision to pursue the prosecution of 10 detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, paves the way toward resolving the disposition of others there and eventually closing the detention facility, a senior Defense Department official said

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Trial Decision Brings Guantanamo Closer to Closing

An Army daughter in Texas has won the first Military Child Award for her support not only of her own family, but for many military families. She’ll receive $5,000, a laptop computer and trip to the nation’s capital.

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Operation Homefront Names First Military Child Award Winner

Chris Lamson was unemployed when he joined the Marine Corps 25 years ago. Today, he is a colonel who interacts with subordinates at every level.

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Face of Defense: Civilian Layoff Led to Colonel’s Military Career

Servicemembers are more practical about their retirement needs than their civilian counterparts, according to a newly released survey.


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More than 750 people from the departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs and private enterprise — including social workers, chaplains, researchers, and family members – are attending a suicide-prevention conference.


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December was a recruiting success for all active-duty and reserve-component U.S. military services, which all met or exceeded their goals.


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Army Reserve soldiers conducted an airborne jump for a group of civilian employers during the first Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve “Boss-lift” event for the 421st Quartermaster Company, 143rd Sustainment Command.

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Reservists Jump at Chance to Show Military Skills to Employers

Army Maj. Gen. Michael Oates, commander of Multinational Division Center, and more than two dozen soldiers met online in a division chat room to discuss a variety of topics.

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General in Iraq Leads Troops in Online Chats

Inspired by his sons who joined the Marines, Army Maj. (Dr.) Robert Sexton returned to military service after a 38-year break. “I’m still physically fit,” Sexton said. “I thought I could make a contribution.”

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Face of Defense: Soldier Rejoins After 38-Year Service Break