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INFORMATION DEMONSTRATION - U.S. Navy Capt. Bob Marshall, a medical doctor at the Navy Bureau of Medicine, gives an interactive demonstration of the technology involved in sharing electronic health information between the departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Marshall was one of six officials to highlight the new system at a press briefing at the Pentagon, Nov. 24, 2008.DoD photo by R. D. Ward
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MILITARY NEWS

 MILITARY NEWS 

Exercises Help Enhance Non-lethal Capabilities
Training is giving U.S. soldiers the "right mix" of tools and capabilities to use non-lethal force. Story | Photos

Non-lethal Training Gives Soldiers Options
Photo: U.S. Army Sgt. Willie Cotton
Having non-lethal capabilities is a valuable asset to soldiers in combat, because even the most hostile situation can be resolved without lethal measures, according to a sergeant who recently completed training. Story | Photos

CD Giveaway Spreads Cheer to Troops, Families
A recording group, famous for putting a new twist on traditional Christmas music, is hoping to spread holiday cheer to the military by giving away 1 million CDs. Story
• Chairman Thanks Military Families for Sacrifice

AROUND THE SERVICES

 AROUND THE SERVICES 
• Army Astronaut Completes Space Walk
• Marines Bring Electricity to Traffic Control Points
• USS Carl Vinson's Crew Works for Certification
• Air Force Accelerates Space-Based Program Testing

TOP NEWS

 TOP NEWS 

Gates: Surge Will Ensure Smooth Afghan Election
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates expressed confidence that more troops being sent to Afghanistan’s Regional Command South will be sufficient to shore up security for Afghanistan’s elections in late September.  Story

Officials Defend Cyberspace Grid

Cyberspace is a warfighting domain, and the Defense Department is taking steps to defend this crucial capability, a Pentagon spokesman said. Story

Department Defers F-22 Funding Decision
To avoid unnecessary taxpayer spending, the Defense Department is partially funding the expansion of F-22 Raptor aircraft production, leaving the decision for further expansion to the incoming administration. Story

Humanitarian Efforts Aid Diplomacy
The Navy hospital ship USNS Mercy helped care for more than 90,000 patients and helped spread diplomacy throughout the U.S. Pacific Command during a four-month stint in the region. Story
• Gates Meets Obama Transition Team

IRAQ NEWS

 IRAQ NEWS 

Forces Capture Terror Suspect in Mosul
Coalition and Iraqi forces captured a suspected terrorist and seized two weapons caches in Iraq over the past four days, military officials said. Story

AFGHANISTAN NEWS

 AFGHANISTAN NEWS 

Coalition Targets Alleged Taliban Leader
Coalition forces killed seven armed militants during an operation to disrupt Taliban roadside bomb and foreign-fighter networks in eastern Afghanistan, military officials reported. Story
• Soldiers Build Aid Station in Violent Area

WARRIOR CARE

WARRIOR CARE  

Civilians Get Close Look at Warrior Care
A handful of civilian executives got an up-close look at the state-of-the-art warrior care facilities at the Naval Medical Center San Diego.  Story
• Care Program Aids Airmen’s Recovery
• Military Conference Stresses Wellness
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FACE OF DEFENSE

 FACE OF DEFENSE 

Army Recruiter Uses Skills
To Help Soldiers' Careers
Army Sgt. 1st Class Charles Washington finds that counseling soldiers in Iraq about careers is similar to his job as a recruiter.  Story
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