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.
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The Department of Defense is a critical ISE mission partner. Please visit these websites to learn more about their information sharing efforts.
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DoD celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The Defense Department honors servicemembers and civilians during Hispanic Heritage Month. Available in High Definition. www.dvidshub.net From: ThePentagonChannel Views: 5...
Obama: Slain diplomatic staffers had a mission, believed in it
The Commander in Chief and top State and Defense Department leaders go to Joint Base Andrews for a transfer of remains ceremony for the bodies of four slain embassy workers. Available in High Definition. www.dvidshub.net From: ...
TPC News: Paralympians Visit the White Hosue
Olympians, Paralympians visit White House. www.dvidshub.net From: ThePentagonChannel Views: 3
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TPC News: Suicide prevention includes efforts to cope with stress
As part of Suicide Prevention Month, the Defense and Veteran Affairs Departments are helping servicemembers, veterans and families cope with both everyday stresses and those unique to military life. www.dvidshub.net From: ...
Sesame Street app offers help to military families
A new "Sesame Street for Military Families" app is available for Apple products. It's designed to help children adjust to their parents' deployments and other family transitions. Also available in high definition. www.dvidshub.net From:...
Department of Defense on Facebook
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Not long after graduating from recruit training, Staff Sgt. Christopher Webb found himself fighting just to stay in the Marine Corps. While he was at the School of Infantry at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Webb received knee reconstruction surgery twice. “My first knee injury came from hiking,” said Webb of Warren, Texas. “The second one happened about three [...]
Heave to and man the sails! Chief petty officer candidates from around the fleet gathered in Charlestown, Massachusetts to live and train like 19th century sailors on board the USS Constitution as part of Chief Petty Officer Heritage Week 2012. Check this out: Video provided by DMA Navy YouTube channel ———- Disclaimer: The appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement [...]
Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys with Marine Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), fly over the Arabian Sea Sept. 6, 2012. VMM-161 was transferring their aircraft to VMM-261, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, U.S.S. Iwo Jima. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Keonaona C. Paulo)
Military spouses in Vilseck, Germany, got the chance to see what it’s like to walk a mile in their partner’s combat boots, literally. The spouses donned their Soldier’s uniform, and took part in a one-day exercise to get first hand experience in what it’s like for their husbands and wives. The service members also took [...]
Training to become an Olympian is a full time job for most and even then, the odds of being an Olympian are slim. Imagine having to juggle training for the Olympics and being an active duty service member. On Monday, Sept. 17, at 2:00 p.m. EDT, DoDLive will host a Bloggers Roundtable with 2012 Summer [...]
DeptofDefense: #SecDef will travel next week to visit Japan, China and New Zealand: http://t.co/29lk1frG
DeptofDefense: Widow shares her #Marine husband's story to save others from suicide: http://t.co/AHSn8iVM
DeptofDefense: Family members and friends can help #military members in crisis by recognizing the warning signs of suicide: http://t.co/W40Jh6lo
DeptofDefense: RT @pentagonpressec: #SecDef #Panetta will be first #SecDef to visit New Zealand in over 30 years.
DeptofDefense: #SecDef will travel next week to visit Japan, China and New Zealand: http://t.co/a2SDa9g5
U.S. Department of Defense Current Photos posted a photo:
Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires a round from a M203 grenade launcher beside a Humvee during a mechanized assault at the infantry platoon basic course, Fort Pickett, Va., Sept....
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120912-N-TX154-175.PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 12, 2012) The forward deployed Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) launches a Harpoon missile from the aft missile deck. Cowpens is participating in a live-fire exercise as part...
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Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers prepare for a controlled detonation at Camp Maiwand on Forward Operating Base Shank Sept. 10, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The ANA were enrolled in the "Blow In Place/Sweep Training"...
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Nepali women sit on a stone wall in Dhikur Pokhari Village Development Committee (VDC) of Kaski District, Nepal on Sept. 11, 2012. Kaski District is where the U.S. Pacific Command is conducting Operation Pacific Angel 12-4 in Nepal is a...
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U.S. Sailors assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) and Platoon 503, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 5 conduct a helicopter visit, board, search and seizure drill in support of Valiant Shield 2012 aboard the...
