President Announces Concussion Prevention Partnership

At a White House Summit today on youth sports safety and concussions, President Barack Obama announced that the Defense Department is partnering with the NCAA in an effort to better prevent, diagnose and treat brain injuries.The NCAA and DOD have committed $30 million for concussion education and a

Airmen empowered to be innovative

A letter sent to Airmen across the Air Force last week from Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James and Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry Spencer, empowered Airmen to not only think out of the box, but to share their innovative ideas with their leadership."Last year, in response to budget sequestration,

Health fair targets path to healthier life

The fitness center and the health and wellness center are scheduled to host a health fair here May 30 at the Warrior Fitness Center.The health fair will take place from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is open to anyone with base access.Opportunities provided during the event include a blood drive, a showcase

Obama Announces New Counterterrorism Partnerships Fund

As U.S. troops move to a train-and-advise mission in Afghanistan, the reduced presence will allow the United States to address emerging threats in North Africa and the Middle East more effectively, President Barack Obama said today in West Point, New York.Speaking during the commencement ceremony

Hagel Orders Comprehensive Military Health System Review

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered a comprehensive review of the Military Health System.Dr. Jonathan Woodson, the assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, will lead the review, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said in a statement.The review, Kirby said, will focus

Dempsey Rejects Notion of Exhausted United States

The United States is not politically exhausted, "and it would be a mistake to come to that conclusion," Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey said during an interview here today."In fact, it would be a mistake to decide that we are politically exhausted or weary militarily," the chairman of the Joint Chiefs

Hagel Expresses Support for Afghanistan Troop Decision

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel today said he strongly supports President Barack Obama's decision to maintain a limited U.S. troop presence in Afghanistan after the combat mission ends there later this year."This presence, which is contingent on a signed bilateral security agreement, will help ensure

Dempsey: Decision on Troop Levels in Afghanistan Matches Objectives with Resources

Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, issued the following statement today following President Barack Obama's announcement of the post-2014 U.S. troop commitment to Afghanistan: "Looking ahead to 2015, it's clear that Afghanistan will be challenged with the multiple

Obama: U.S. to Keep Nearly 10,000 Troops in Afghanistan in 2015

President Barack Obama today announced the United States plans to keep nearly 10,000 American troops in Afghanistan next year -- a level largely in line with what U.S. commanders had requested -- and that nearly all U.S. forces will leave the country by the end of 2016, bringing to an end a U.S.

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