| Obama Chooses Mabus to Lead Gulf Restoration President Barack Obama in an address to the nation about the BP oil spill announced that Navy Secretary Ray Mabus will develop a long-term restoration plan for the Gulf Coast. defense.gov |
Military Times 'Soldier of the Year' surprised with selection He's been shot at in combat, he's saved lives on the battlefield and he responded to the wounded victims of the Nov. 5 attack on Fort Hood, and now Staff Sgt. Zackary Filip has been named the Military Times Soldier of the Year. army.mil |
Family Matters Blog: Nonprofit Groups Step Up to Help Military Families In her latest Family Matters blog, AFPS' Elaine Wilson writes about eight nonprofit organizations recognized for their efforts to improve military families' quality of life. defense.gov |
Army emphasis on energy security evidenced by new senior-level office The Army solidified its focus on energy security, Oct. 1, by elevating it assistant secretary of the Army-status. army.mil |
Family Care Plan Change Addresses Custody Questions A change in Defense Department policy highlights why servicemembers may want to seek legal help in arranging their children's care during deployment. defense.gov |