THE 'BACKBONE' BOOK

You are subscribed to Defense News Lead Photo for U.S. Department of Defense. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. THE 'BACKBONE' BOOK 12/17/2013 05:05 PM CST Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, offered comments as the keynote speaker during the roll out of a book describing the duties and history of noncommissioned and petty officers at the Pentagon, Dec. 17, 2013. The book, "The Noncommissioned Officer and Petty Officer: Backbone of the Armed Forces," is the first of its kind. Written by noncommissioned and petty officers, it provides a comprehensive explanation of enlisted leaders across the U.S. Armed Forces. Update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your User Profile Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. Have another inquiry? Visit the online FAQ for up-to-date information. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of Defense. Visit us on the web at http://www.defense.gov/. Updates from the U.S. Department of Defense