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Happy 67th Renaming Anniversary (AKA, Birthday), DoD!

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Katie Lange

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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Veteran Ezra Hill Sr. smiles as he talks about his life and service in the Army during World War II. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Luther Washington

Army Vet, 105, Talks Segregation, Life Lessons from WWII

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Katie Lange

The hardships of WWII were a struggle for all, but for black service members, they faced an extra hurdle – segregation. During Black History Month, one former WWII soldier shares his stories.
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Saipan Disaster Relief Mission Showcases DoD Preparedness, Teamwork

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Katie Lange

The DoD, coordinating with the FEMA, recently completed its largest-ever relief mission after Typhoon Soudelor plowed through Saipan.
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DoD 101: Defense by the Numbers

Posted on August 25, 2015 by glenn.selby

During the Secretary of Defense Senior Leader Engagement Program, Air Force Lt. Col. Todd Fleming educated the group with Department of Defense 101.
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Airman Jacob Hession, Airman 1st Class Dillion Cutlip, Master Sgt. Shaun Krizek and Airman 1st Class Keagan Rosario load a pallet with donated food at the Your Connection Center, in Layton, Utah. The Feds Feed Families Food Drive group on Hill Air Force Base rounded up food from the Hill AFB housing area and then delivered it to the directors of the YCC in Layton, Utah, on July 21, 2015. U.S. Air Force Photo by Todd Cromar/Released

It Might Not Be the Holidays, But It’s Still Donation Time

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Katie Lange

While many of us are filling our summers with fun, food banks are trying to fill their shelves for the needy. With the Feds Feed Families campaign, you can help.
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