The DoD has consolidated 14 previous domestic abuse policies into one document that more clearly defines the roles and training of those who deal with the problem.

The SemperComm Foundation is accepting award nominations from the military community for its 2008 SemperComm Award, which recognizes extraordinary efforts by military members to boost the morale of their fellow servicemembers while stationed at remote locations.

Representatives of Fairfax County, Va., donated $100,000 Tuesday to help build the Pentagon Memorial that will honor the 184 people, including 20 county residents, killed during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the building.

Staphylococcus aureus, also referred to as “staph,“ is a type of bacteria commonly carried on the skin and in the nose of healthy people. About 25 to 30 percent of the population is colonized (which means the bacteria is present but not causing infection) in the nose with staph bacteria

The Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing recognized 12 U.S. Army Materiel Command programs with the 2007 Shingo Prize Public Sector Award for achievement in implementing lean systems in support of manufacturing, repair, overhaul and maintenance of warfighter equipment.

Afghan and coalition security forces captured four suspected terrorists and seized a large weapons cache during two separate joint operations Saturday, officials said.

Microsoft recently announced it would partner with the USO to show its appreciation for America’s military community by creating the “Above and Beyond Awards” honoring those who serve military personnel.

Military families have a new partner in their efforts to understand and cope with having a loved one in a battle zone.

In time for Veterans Day, Nov. 11, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States has unveiled a new online contest to honor Veterans.

The DoD announced it intends to stop procuring Global Positioning System satellites with the capability to intentionally degrade the accuracy of civil signals.