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Sunday is the 69th birthday of the Office of the Secretary of Defense! Learn some cool facts about the men who have held that post over the years.
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Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and Norwegian Minister of Defense Ine Eriksen Soreide thank the Norwegian F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots who escorted their aircraft after arriving at Bodo Air Base, Norway, Sept. 8, 2016. DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley

Norway is a critical ally when it comes to fighting ISIL and protecting U.S. interests abroad. How, exactly? Find out more about the relationship here.
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The events of 9/11 changed a lot about the way U.S. air defenses operate. Hear how from two Air National Guardsmen who worked through that tragic day.
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Our military has been around for more than 200 years, but the DoD is just turning 67. Why? Click here to find out.
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U.S. Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopters painted in centennial color schemes fly flight formations. Coast Guard photo

Flyovers and retro paint are just a few of the things the U.S. Coast Guard is doing to celebrate 100 years of aviation.
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