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Wounded Warriors, Other Gates Priorities to Continue in Next Administration - 0 views

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2009 - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates is pleased by "great progress" in improving care and support for wounded warriors, but believes these developments "are still not good enough" and plans to implement more, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said today.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2009 - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates is pleased by "great progress" in improving care and support for wounded warriors, but believes these developments "are still not good enough" and plans to implement more, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said today.</div>

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Press Releases/Advisories - Army Announces Five-Year Study of Suicidal Behavior - 0 views

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Secretary of the Army Pete Geren has announced Secretary of the Army Pete Geren has announced a new initiative to conduct a five-year, $50 million study to identify risk and protective factors for suicide and suicidal behavior among soldiers.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Secretary of the Army Pete Geren has announced Secretary of the Army Pete Geren has announced a new initiative to conduct a five-year, $50 million study to identify risk and protective factors for suicide and suicidal behavior among soldiers. </div>

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Researchers urge sweeping TBI care changes - 0 views

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A team sponsored by the Congressional Brain Injury Task Force released a report Thursday stating that mental and traumatic brain injury health issues should be handled by the secretary of defense so they can be more quickly addressed, and recommended that Congress appropriate $350 million to fund a list of other proposals that the team laid out.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A team sponsored by the Congressional Brain Injury Task Force released a report Thursday stating that mental and traumatic brain injury health issues should be handled by the secretary of defense so they can be more quickly addressed, and recommended that Congress appropriate $350 million to fund a list of other proposals that the team laid out.</div>

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Families of ill and injured ask and answer questions with DoD Secretary Gates.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Families of ill and injured ask and answer questions with DoD Secretary Gates.</div>

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Gates urges legislators to shelve parochial interests - 0 views

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Defense Secretary Robert Gates Tuesday appealed to lawmakers to set aside parochial interests and act in what he believes is in the best interest of the country when considering the Defense Department's fiscal 2010 budget request.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Defense Secretary Robert Gates Tuesday appealed to lawmakers to set aside parochial interests and act in what he believes is in the best interest of the country when considering the Defense Department's fiscal 2010 budget request.</div>

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VA Secretary Opens Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic - 0 views

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SNOWMASS VILLAGE, Colo., March 30, 2009 - Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki opened the 23rd annual National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic here last night, encouraging more than 400 participants he said had found their way "to the top of the mountain in search of miracles."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">SNOWMASS VILLAGE, Colo., March 30, 2009 - Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki opened the 23rd annual National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic here last night, encouraging more than 400 participants he said had found their way "to the top of the mountain in search of miracles."</div>

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Shinseki issues open letter to veterans - - 0 views

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Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki released an unusual open letter to all veterans Friday, saying he is committed to transforming his department into a 21st-century organization in which "veterans are central to everything VA does."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki released an unusual open letter to all veterans Friday, saying he is committed to transforming his department into a 21st-century organization in which "veterans are central to everything VA does."</div>

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Budget Would Transform VA to 21st-century Organization, Shinseki Says - 0 views

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WASHINGTON, March 11, 2009 - President Barack Obama's fiscal 2010 budget proposal is necessary to transform the Department of Veterans Affairs into the 21st century organization he envisions, VA's top official said here yesterday. VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki told the House Armed Services Committee's subcommittee on veterans affairs that the proposed budget is "critical to realizing the president's mission" for future veteran care.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">WASHINGTON, March 11, 2009 - President Barack Obama's fiscal 2010 budget proposal is necessary to transform the Department of Veterans Affairs into the 21st century organization he envisions, VA's top official said here yesterday. VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki told the House Armed Services Committee's subcommittee on veterans affairs that the proposed budget is "critical to realizing the president's mission" for future veteran care. </div>

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Disabled Iraq vet tapped for position in VA - 0 views

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Duckworth, a major in the Illinois National Guard who lost both legs in 2004 after the helicopter she was flying was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade, will be nominated to be assistant veterans secretary for public and intergovernmental affairs, White House and VA officials announced Tuesday.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Duckworth, a major in the Illinois National Guard who lost both legs in 2004 after the helicopter she was flying was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade, will be nominated to be assistant veterans secretary for public and intergovernmental affairs, White House and VA officials announced Tuesday.</div>

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Army Doubling Money for Family Programs - 0 views

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WASHINGTON - The Army Family Action Plan kicked off its 25th anniversary conference with Secretary of the Army Pete Geren telling the 117 delegates that funding would double from $700 million to $1.4 billion for family programs in the coming year.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">WASHINGTON - The Army Family Action Plan kicked off its 25th anniversary conference with Secretary of the Army Pete Geren telling the 117 delegates that funding would double from $700 million to $1.4 billion for family programs in the coming year.</div>

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Army may stop notifying COs of counseling - 0 views

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Army leaders are proposing to end a longtime policy that requires a commanding officer be notified when a soldier voluntarily seeks counseling in hopes of encouraging more GIs to seek aid, according to Army Secretary Pete Geren.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Army leaders are proposing to end a longtime policy that requires a commanding officer be notified when a soldier voluntarily seeks counseling in hopes of encouraging more GIs to seek aid, according to Army Secretary Pete Geren.</div>

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Department Keeps Commitment to Stress Care, Official Says - 0 views

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The Defense Department is deeply committed to providing the best care possible for military members with post-traumatic stress disorder, despite the determination that the disorder does not meet the criteria for the Purple Heart, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said yesterday.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Defense Department is deeply committed to providing the best care possible for military members with post-traumatic stress disorder, despite the determination that the disorder does not meet the criteria for the Purple Heart, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said yesterday.</div>

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Dr. Casscells on Global Health - 0 views

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Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Dr. S. Ward Casscells speaks about global health and national security. (Speech given at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C., January 7, 2009.)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Dr. S. Ward Casscells speaks about global health and national security. (Speech given at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C., January 7, 2009.)</div>

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MHS Official Podcast- DotMilDocs on BlogTalkRadio - 0 views

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You're listening to Dot Mil Docs, a product of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs. This show is designed to discuss the topics that concern you most when it comes to military health. We welcome your input, your questions, and your thoughts. We're glad you joined us. The appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the (Department of Defense), of the products or services advertised on this site.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">You're listening to Dot Mil Docs, a product of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs. This show is designed to discuss the topics that concern you most when it comes to military health. We welcome your input, your questions, and your thoughts. We're glad you joined us. The appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the (Department of Defense), of the products or services advertised on this site. </div>

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From the Desk of the Assistant Secretary - National Drunk and Drugged Driving Preventio... - 0 views

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As celebrations and social gatherings begin to spring up during this holiday season, I would like to remind everyone to please be safe and responsible, especially on the road where many lives, not just your own, are at risk. December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, an effort aimed to reduce the incidences of impaired driving accidents and deaths.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">As celebrations and social gatherings begin to spring up during this holiday season, I would like to remind everyone to please be safe and responsible, especially on the road where many lives, not just your own, are at risk. December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, an effort aimed to reduce the incidences of impaired driving accidents and deaths. </div>

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MHS Blog - What I Learned Across the Pond - 0 views

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S. Ward Casscells, M.D. , Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, talks about his visit with British Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Louis Lillywhite with regards to combat care, care in UK, and PTSD.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">S. Ward Casscells, M.D. , Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, talks about his visit with British Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Louis Lillywhite with regards to combat care, care in UK, and PTSD.</div>

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VA Simplifies Compensation for Post-traumatic Stress - 0 views

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The Veterans Affairs Department is taking steps to help veterans seeking compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder, VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki announced today.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Veterans Affairs Department is taking steps to help veterans seeking compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder, VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki announced today. </div>

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Nextgov - Defense leaders stress importance of social networking - 0 views

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The widespread use of social networking technologies by Iranians frustrated with election results shows "it is increasingly difficult for an authoritarian government to maintain control of all the means of communication that are available to its citizens," Secretary of Defense Robert Gates told reporters during a Pentagon news briefing on Thursday.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The widespread use of social networking technologies by Iranians frustrated with election results shows "it is increasingly difficult for an authoritarian government to maintain control of all the means of communication that are available to its citizens," Secretary of Defense Robert Gates told reporters during a Pentagon news briefing on Thursday.</div>

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Secretary Shinseki pledges better support for veterans - 0 views

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Army secretary visits injured troops in transition unit - 0 views

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The Army's top civilian leader visited Fort Bragg's wounded soldiers Monday, days after a news report that they are being punished three times as often as healthy soldiers on post.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Army's top civilian leader visited Fort Bragg's wounded soldiers Monday, days after a news report that they are being punished three times as often as healthy soldiers on post.</div>

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Wounded Warriors, Other Gates Priorities to Continue in Next Administration - 0 views

Press Releases/Advisories - Army Announces Five-Year Study of Suicidal Behavior - 0 views

Researchers urge sweeping TBI care changes - 0 views

DoD Summit youtube video - 0 views

Gates urges legislators to shelve parochial interests - 0 views

VA Secretary Opens Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic - 0 views

Shinseki issues open letter to veterans - - 0 views

Budget Would Transform VA to 21st-century Organization, Shinseki Says - 0 views

Disabled Iraq vet tapped for position in VA - 0 views

Army Doubling Money for Family Programs - 0 views

Army may stop notifying COs of counseling - 0 views

Department Keeps Commitment to Stress Care, Official Says - 0 views

Dr. Casscells on Global Health - 0 views

MHS Official Podcast- DotMilDocs on BlogTalkRadio - 0 views

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