ISE Mission Partners: Department of Defense
Posted by admin on Saturday, December 11, 2010
Department of Defense Overview
The mission of the Department of Defense is to provide the military forces needed to deter war and to protect the security of our country. The department's headquarters is at the Pentagon.
The Secretary of Defense is the principal defense policy advisor to the President. Under the direction of the President, the Secretary exercises authority, direction, and control over the Department of Defense.
Resource Links
The Department of Defense is a critical ISE mission partner. Please visit these websites to learn more about their information sharing efforts.
Mission Partners:
Gen Allen interview (full)
Gen John Allen has been in command in Afghanistan for just over a year. In a candid conversation with Gail McCabe, he talks about the accomplishments and challenges of the battlespace. Available in High Definition. www.dvidshub.net From: ThePentagonChannel Views: 1...
TPC News - Sept. 26
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey says for suicide prevention efforts to work, leaders must work to eliminate the stigma of seeking help. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Josh Hauser. Also available in high definition. www.dvidshub.net From: ThePentagonChannel...
Dempsey: Leaders Must Remove Stigma to Prevent Suicides
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey says for suicide prevention efforts to work, leaders must work to eliminate the stigma of seeking help. www.dvidshub.net From: ThePentagonChannel Views: 1...
Insurgent Attacks Down in Afghanistan
NATO reports a nine percent decrease in insurgent attacks in Afghanistan over the same time period last year. www.dvidshub.net From: ThePentagonChannel Views: 0...
Navy to Name Ship for Armstrong
The Navy will name a new research ship after Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon. www.dvidshub.net From: ThePentagonChannel Views: 4
... Department of Defense on Facebook
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First Lt. Drew Parks grabs equipment from a Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected, All-Terrain Vehicle on Sept. 11, 2012, in Southwest Asia. Parks is a joint terminal attack controller with the 82nd Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder)
Ms. Pamela S. Mitchell, Acting Director of Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) makes it as easy as possible for service members to vote. ———— Disclaimer: The appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense of this website or the information, products or services contained therein. For other than authorized activities such [...]
In the last election cycle, only 63 percent of military ballots were returned to their local election officials on time, according to a study conducted by the Federal Voting Assistance Program. In an effort to encourage timely voting among service members and their families this election year, the Department of Defense has designated the week of [...]
By U.S. Navy Cmdr. Russell Carr, Service Chief, Adult Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Just the other day, I found myself thinking about a patient of mine who killed himself. I had an “anniversary reaction” of sorts. This time of year, the cool weather and sunny, cloudless days, reminded me [...]
DeptofDefense: RT @realwarriors: Think #stress might be affecting your personnel? Tips for #military leaders managing warriors in distress: http://t.co ...
DeptofDefense: LIVE NOW: #SecDef and Chairman Gen. @Martin_Dempsey will brief press at the #Pentagon. http://t.co/jh1mxRp2
DeptofDefense: LIVE in 5: #SecDef and Chairman Gen. @Martin_Dempsey will brief press at the #Pentagon. http://t.co/jh1mxRp2
DeptofDefense: LIVE in 10: #SecDef and Chairman Gen. @Martin_Dempsey will brief press at the #Pentagon. http://t.co/jh1mxRp2
DeptofDefense: LIVE at 2 pm ET: #SecDef and Chairman Gen. @Martin_Dempsey will brief press at the #Pentagon. http://t.co/jh1mxRp2
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U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons football players practice before their game against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Rebels Sept. 22, 2012, at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev. The pre-game practice ensures players are warmed up and ready for...
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U.S. Coast Guardsmen assigned to medium endurance cutter USCGC Escanaba (WPG 77) navigate alongside the cutter in a response boat in the Atlantic Ocean Sept. 23, 2012, during Unitas Atlantic phase 53-12. Unitas, Latin for "unity,"...
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BANGOR, Wash. (Sept. 21, 2012) Sailors from the ballistic missile submarine USS Maine (SSBN 741) moor the ship after returning home from a strategic deterrent patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication...
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A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) watches as the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) leaves U.S. Naval Base Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, a week into the unit's Western Pacific Deployment, Sept. 25, 2012. The MEU and Peleliu Amphibious...
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CARIBBEAN SEA (Sept 23, 2012) - USS Gravely (DDG 107) First Lieutenant and Visitation Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) Boarding Officer, Lt. (j.g.) Billy Goodyear secures a passageway onboard the Mexican war ship ARM Independencia (PO 163)...
