In declaring Dec. 7, 2012, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, President Barack Obama called on Americans to pay tribute to those who died in the attack, remember the loved ones they left behind and show gratitude "to a generation of service members who carried our nation through some of the 20th century's darkest moments." Story | Proclamation
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta repeated the U.S. government’s growing concern that Syrian forces loyal to President Bashar Assad may be preparing to use chemical weapons on their own people. Story
The Defense and Veterans Affairs departments are partnering to build an integrated military and veteran support system, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki said during a joint press conference in Washington, D.C. Story | Transcript | Video
Major changes to the Transition Assistance Program will revolutionize the way the military prepares people to leave the services, with mandatory programs throughout their careers to set them up for a successful transition, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki announced. Story | Photos | Transcript | Special
President Barack Obama intends to nominate Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, currently the vice chief of staff of the Army, to succeed Marine Corps Gen. James N. Mattis as the next commander of U.S. Central Command, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta announced. Story
The U.S. Transportation Command collaborates with industry and other agencies to find innovative, cost-effective solutions to logistics challenges, the unit’s deputy commander said during a presentation at the Defense Logistics 2012 in Arlington, Va. Story
U.S. Pacific Command has moved ships into place to monitor a possible North Korean rocket launch, Pacom commander Navy Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III told Pentagon reporters. Story
The United States would like China to be a constructive influence on the world stage, and the U.S. Pacific Command is stressing cooperation and collaboration in the region, Pacom's commander said. Story | Transcript
American and Iraqi officials signed a memorandum of understanding in Baghdad that will make it easier for the two countries to work together. Story
The Defense Department has received guidance from the Office of Management and Budget and is now planning for sequestration, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said. Story
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