Nov. 15, 2024 DOD officials underscore long-term commitment to suicide prevention The Defense Department remains committed to long-term, sustained efforts to prevent suicide throughout the total force, Pentagon officials said.
Aug. 14, 2024 DOD spells out new requirements to counter blast overpressure risks In a policy memorandum signed by Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks, the Defense Department released requirements meant to help manage the risks to brain health from blast overpressure, which can be generated by weapons systems.
Aug. 1, 2024 DOD provides resources to ensure holistic support for those impacted by suicide The Defense Department remains committed to supporting and guiding members of the military community who have been affected by suicide as part of its holistic approach to suicide prevention and intervention.
May 24, 2024 Brown honors families, loved ones of fallen service members ahead of Memorial Day weekend Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, offered words of support and gratitude to opening ceremony attendees of the 30th Annual National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp.
March 27, 2024 Pentagon official spotlights top units, leaders to drive culture of safety across DOD A senior Pentagon official is shining a bright light on top performing leaders as part of the Defense Department's mission to drive safety and risk management throughout the total force and take care of those who serve.
March 14, 2024 Health survey will be used to provide better care, assess readiness The Defense Department is now fielding the 2024 Health Related Behaviors Survey to nearly 250,000 randomly selected active-duty service members.
Feb. 16, 2024 DOD releases strategy to build resilient, healthy environments for service members and families DOD released a new strategy aimed at ensuring the U.S. military installations throughout the world support the quality-of-life needs of service members, military families and the civilian workforce well into the future.
Jan. 22, 2024 Military seeks to stabilize health system, mitigate risks in patient care The Defense Department is on a mission to get the right people into the right military hospital or clinic at the right time—both medical staff and patients.
Dec. 20, 2023 Warfighter brain health initiative focuses on injury prevention The DOD is leading a coordinated effort between operational and medical communities to learn more about brain injuries and their effects on the warfighter as part of its Warfighter Brain Health Initiative.
Nov. 21, 2023 DOD initiative focuses on warfighter's brain health, reducing risk for traumatic brain injuries The Defense Department's Warfighter Brain Health Initiative is aimed at bringing together operational and medical communities in a more unified approach toward optimizing service member's overall brain health and countering traumatic brain injuries.