WASHINGTON (May 15, 2014) - Warfighters have a robust resource to help train for operating in environments plagued by improvised explosive devices. The Joint IED Defeat Organization, known as JIEDDO, Knowledge and Information Fusion Exchange, known as JKnIFE, provides training resources to prepare joint forces to successfully attack the improvised explosive device, or IED, … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2014
DOD Initiatives Counter Mental Health Issues
WASHINGTON, May 15, 2014 - Nearly one million cases of mental health conditions in service members were documented between 2000 and 2011, according to a senior psychologist with the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury. In an interview with American Forces Press Service and the Pentagon Channel to mark Mental Health Awareness … [Read more...]
Researchers Consider Miniature Robots to Enhance Capabilities
ADELPHI, Md. (May 15, 2014) - A small team of elite special forces operators must hunt down a highly sought after terrorist leader. This terrorist has taken refuge in an urban environment, which offers concealment behind an array of structures, walls and other obstacles. In today's Army, this type of scenario may expose Soldiers to a very high level of risk, while attempting … [Read more...]
VA Offers New Online GI Bill Comparison Tool
May 15, 2014, MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a new website which makes it easier For Sailors trying to decide how to best use their Post-9/11 GI Bill to calculate benefits and learn more about approved colleges, universities and other training programs. The GI Bill Comparison Tool website -- http://benefits.va.gov/gibill/comparison -- … [Read more...]
Comptroller Notes Progress in DOD Financial Management
May 15, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Despite financial uncertainties, the Defense Department has made significant progress in improving financial management, DOD Comptroller Robert F. Hale told the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee May 13, while in attendance with military senior leadership. Hale specifically highlighted DOD’s progress toward … [Read more...]