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DOD News Broadcast Channel transitions to on-demand

DOD News, Defense Media Activity

The Department of Defense News broadcast channel, formerly known as the Pentagon Channel, will discontinue service as an independent broadcast channel today, Pentagon officials announced Tuesday.

April 16, 2015 ×

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DOD adds synthetic marijuana to random drug testing

by Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr.
American Forces Press Service

The Defense Department has expanded its zero tolerance for the use of illicit drugs to include synthetic marijuana, also known as “spice,” the director of the DOD’s drug testing and program policy said here Dec. 15.

December 19, 2013 ×

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Hagel: Six priorities shape future defense institutions

by Cheryl Pellerin
American Forces Press Service

In the months since the 2012 defense strategic guidance first reflected a new budget reality, Pentagon officials and military leaders have been working on the department’s longer-term budget and strategy, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said here this 
morning.

November 7, 2013 ×

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Single logon offers retirees simple access to secure sites

by Debbie Gildea
Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

Airmen concerned about losing access to benefit web pages once they retire should establish their Department of Defense self-service logon identification account Tuesday, Air Force Personnel Center officials suggested.

September 26, 2013 ×

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Memo prepares DOD employees for government shutdown

by Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

Although Defense Department officials believe a government shutdown can be avoided when the new fiscal year begins Oct. 1, they want DOD employees to be prepared for the possibility, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said in a memo issued to the workforce Monday.

September 26, 2013 ×