Panetta Explains DOD Role in Nation's Cyberdefense
DOD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta spelled out in detail the Defense Department’s responsibility in cybersecurity during a speech to the Business Executives for National Security meeting in New York, Oct. 11, 2012.
Carter Delivers Remarks to North American Forum
DOD photo by Glenn Fawcett
U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter delivered remarks to attendees of the North American Forum conference in Ottawa, Ontario, Oct. 13, 2012. Founded in 2005, the forum is a group of U.S., Canadian and Mexican leaders, whose purpose is to advance a shared vision of North America, and to contribute to improved relations among the three neighbors.
Dempsey: Partnerships Essential to Defense Strategy
DOD photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sun L. Vega
The Defense Department depends on its relationships with partner nations, Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said while delivering remarks at a National Press Club luncheon in Washington, D.C., Oct. 10, 2012.
Panetta Urges DOD Members, Families to Vote in November
DOD photo by Glenn Fawcett
In a video message released Oct. 5, 2012, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta encouraged the men and women of the Defense Department and their families to vote in the upcoming election.
Chairman, Enlisted Advisor Urge Service Members to Vote
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In a video message released Oct. 10, 2012, Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and his senior enlisted advisor, Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia, have joined forces to urge service members to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming election.
Alliances, Partnerships Crucial To Pacific Command Strategy
U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeremy M. Starr
Calling alliances and partnerships the bedrock of U.S. Asia-Pacific strategy, Navy Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, said he is committed to building on them as he implements the new defense strategy focused on the region. This American Forces Press Service special report offers a closer look at Pacom's mission and operations.
U.S. Marines Patrol Garmsir District in Afghanistan
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cesar Contreras
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. David W. Roberts, left, participated in a security patrol in the Garmsir district in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Oct. 7, 2012. Roberts, an adjutant, is assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, which conducted the patrol in an effort to disrupt enemy activity in the area.