VA News
- VA employee to donate kidney to Navy VeteranNavy Veteran Antrion Smith lost 116 pounds with weight-loss surgery, but even with healthy habits, he still needed a kidney transplant. Co-worker isn’t a match, but her spouse, who also works for VA, is a total 100% match.
- Texas Mobile Vet Center assists with food distributionThe San Antonio Vet Center outreach specialists joined Soldiers’ Angels volunteers for a drive-through food distribution for Veterans.
- #VeteranOfTheDay Air National Guard Veteran James BullardToday's #VeteranOfTheDay is Army National Guard and Air National Guard Veteran James Bullard, who has served in Operations Desert Shield, Enduring Freedom/New Dawn, and Iraqi Freedom.
Department of Defense News
- Recipients Honored for Commitment to Service Members, FamiliesThe Defense Department's Spirit of Hope Award was awarded to six people and a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping military families during a Pentagon ceremony.
- Austin Lauds Mozambique's Leadership on Regional SecuritySecretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III thanked Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi for his leadership in promoting the role of women in security during an enhanced honor cordon and meeting at the Pentagon.
- Biden Meets With Ukraine President, as U.S. Sends $325M Arms PackageThe U.S. announced it will send an additional security assistance package for Ukraine as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy concluded his second visit to Washington since Russia launched its unprovoked invasion.
Navy Press Releases
- Women, Peace, and Security Symposium Held in St. George’s, GrenadaST. GEORGE'S, Grenada — U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) held a Women, Peace and Security Symposium (WPS), Sept. 18-21, as part of Continuing Promise 2023 on board the USNS Burlington (T-EPF 10) and at Grenada’s National Cricket Stadium in St. George’s, Grenada.
- U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) held a Women, Peace and Security Symposium (WPS), Sept. 18-21, as part of Continuing Promise 2023 on board the USNS Burlington (T-EPF 10) and at Grenada’s National Cricket Stadium in St. George’s, GrenadaST. GEORGE’S, Grenada - U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) held a Women, Peace and Security Symposium (WPS), Sept. 18-21, as part of Continuing Promise 2023 on board the USNS Burlington (T-EPF 10) and at Grenada’s National Cricket Stadium in St. George’s, Grenada.
- DLA Energy Continues to Expand Utilities Support to U.S. NavyFORT BELVOIR, Va. – Defense Logistics Agency Energy continues to expand its utilities partnership with the U.S. Navy, increasing the service’s energy reliability, security and resilience.
Air Force Top Stories
- AF Week in PhotosThis week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
- President nominates 28th under secretary of the Air ForceMelissa Dalton was nominated as under secretary of the Air Force by President Joe Biden Sept. 21.
- DOD highlights 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' resourcesThe Defense Department is providing resources that will feature useful information for veterans who may have been impacted by the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.