In "This Week in the DoD" for June 22:

Gen. Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shared his thoughts on leadership and the future of the Defense Department at a military leadership event in Washington, D.C.

The Defense Department is working to improve health care and education for women on the battlefield. Increased infection rates and injuries caused by ill-fitting body armor (designed for men's bodies) are major concerns.

The U.S. Army has new plans to energize troops. Using high-voltage batteries, soldiers in the field will be able to lighten their load while retaining the same energy capabilities.

The Defense Centers of Excellence hosted a conference in Washington, D.C., addressing suicide and suicide prevention. The Defense and Veterans' Affairs Departments are partnering to better help troops and veterans who may be suicidal. Secretary of Veteran's Affairs Eric K. Shinseki spoke to attendees about the importance of warning signs and the unique challenges that come with addressing suicide.