| Vietnam combat lessons apply today, Mullen says The military's top officer called on Vietnam Veterans to stay connected with today's servicemembers, saying their lessons learned, especially with post-traumatic stress disorder, can help veterans of combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. army.mil |
VA eases claims process for veterans with PTSD The Veterans Affairs Department will publish a final regulation today intended to ease the claims process and improve access to health care for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. army.mil |
Commissary Eggs Unaffected by Recall Military commissaries have not been affected by the massive Wright County Egg voluntary recall, Defense Commissary Agency food safety officials said. defense.gov |
Gates Praises Service, Sacrifice of All-Volunteer Force The American people are losing contact with the military, and the nation needs to understand the service and sacrifices that U.S. military personnel and their families make, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said at Duke University. defense.gov |
Recovery in his sights: Amputee graduates from Special Forces Sniper Course John Wayne has toured Afghanistan and Iraq, hunted grizzly bears in Alaska and earned the Silver Star; and as of July, he is the first one-legged Soldier to graduate the Special Forces Sniper Course. army.mil |