Nov. 14, 2024 DOD Officials Underscore Long-Term Commitment to Suicide Prevention The Defense Department remains committed to long-term, sustained efforts to prevent suicide throughout the total force, Pentagon officials said.
Nov. 8, 2024 Austin Recounts DOD's Progress, Praises Military Leaders Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke about the progress achieved by the Defense Department during his four-year tenure as the Pentagon's top official while also praising DOD leadership.
Oct. 3, 2024 Get the Facts About Mental Health and Security Clearances Seeking mental health support does not pose a risk to gaining or keeping a national security clearance and can help you resolve underlying mental health issues that could negatively affect you, your family or your career.
Aug. 1, 2024 VA Launches Redesigned Airborne Hazards and Burn Pit Registry The Department of Veterans Affairs announced the launch of the redesigned Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry.
Aug. 1, 2024 DOD Provides Resources to Ensure Holistic Support for Those Impacted by Suicide The Defense Department remains committed to supporting and guiding members of the military community who have been affected by suicide as part of its holistic approach to suicide prevention and intervention.
June 4, 2024 Veterans Have Options to Upgrade Discharge Characterization Individuals who left the military with a discharge that's less than fully honorable retain the right to upgrade that discharge even years later through the Discharge Review Board or Board for Correction of Military/Naval Records.
May 29, 2024 Pentagon Officials Underscore NATO's Value in Webinar With DOD Students Pentagon officials fielded questions from students at Defense Department schools from across the U.S. and Europe as part of a webinar focused on the NATO alliance.
May 21, 2024 DOD Honors Sexual Assault Prevention, Response Professionals The Defense Department recognized the top-level performance of more than two dozen department and service employees who work in the sexual assault prevention and response community.
May 17, 2024 DOD Report: Prevalence of Sexual Assault Declined Across Services in 2023 The prevalence of sexual assault in the active-duty force declined compared with levels last measured in 2021, marking the first decrease in nearly a decade.
April 17, 2024 Austin, Brown Underscore Importance of Passing DOD's Proposed FY25 Budget The $849.8 billion request aligns with DOD's top three priorities of defending the nation, taking care of Defense Department personnel and their families and succeeding through teamwork, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.