A civilian journalist received a top Navy honor in Iraq Jan. 24 for his heroism in saving a Marine’s life while in Afghanistan.

As part of Combined Task Force 151, the crew of guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan, while at sea, is coordinating efforts of more than a dozen nations operating in the Gulf of Aden, Red Sea, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea.

A major health care provider in the Washington, D.C. suburbs is teaming up with the DoD to help military members and spouses pursue medical careers.

Snow: What makes a snowflake?

Cardboard down, consumer asked to buy less glass

After a hiatus, Belvoir Thrift Shop’s scholarship program is once again active.

Delgates from around the world winnowed down hundreds of suggestions at the 2009 Army Family Action Plan conference to recommend senior leaders address 16 new issues. Of those, five were chosen as the most important, and the General Office Steering Committee will begin addressing them during its next meeting.

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Alyx Dudenhoeffer’s five tiny fingers wrapped around the hand of a small doll at a recent family readiness support meeting at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

From Fort Belvoir to Afghanistan, military installations across the globe are home to more than 3,000 Army and Air Force Exchange Service food, entertainment and retail options. When visitors, contractors and civilians see these facilities their first question often is, “Who’s authorized to shop the exchange?“