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Top News: Carter Speaks at Stratcom Change of Command
Watch live at 11 a.m. EDT: Defense Secretary Ash Carter delivers remarks as Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten assumes the reins of U.S. Strategic Command from Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney.
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Photo of the Day: Knot Knowledge
Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Diego Fuentes shows Cambodian sailors how to prepare a knot during training in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Nov. 1, 2016. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Benjamin A. Lewis
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Military Family Month: The Mason Family
Each November, DoD acknowledges the contributions and sacrifices of America's military families during Military Family Month. In this video, the Mason family talks about military life.
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Military Family Support
The Defense Department joins the nation in honoring the commitment, sacrifices and contributions families of service members make every day in support of the military and the nation.
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Live Today: Carter Speaks at Stratcom Change of Command
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Secretary Thanks Troops for Service at Fort Leonard Wood
Defense Secretary Ash Carter thanked troops at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, for all they do in supporting security efforts at home and around the world. As part of a multi-state trip highlighting Force of the Future initiatives, Carter toured Fort Leonard Wood and spoke with troops afterward.
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DoD News Update: Carter Conducts Troop Talk at Fort Leonard Wood
Full Event: Carter Speaks to Troops at Fort Leonard Wood
Carter Announces New Recruiting, ROTC Links to Force of the Future
Defense Secretary Ash Carter spoke to an audience at The City College of New York, saying new efforts to expand military recruiting and to reinvigorate the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, or ROTC, program on college campuses is designed to attract a broader segment of young people into military and public service.
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DoD News Update: Carter Announces New Links to Force of the Future
Full Event: Carter Unveils New Force of the Future Links
U.S. Airstrike Kills al-Qaida Leader in Syria
Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook said U.S. forces conducted an Oct. 17 airstrike in Marib governorate, Syria, killing Haydar Kirkan, a long-serving and experienced facilitator and courier for al-Qaida in Syria.
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Secretary Pledges Commitment to Troops at ‘Stand Up for Heroes’ Event
Defense Secretary Ash Carter lauded service members, veterans and families for their sacrifices and announced new Force of the Future outreach efforts to attract and retain the best talent in the nation during remarks at the 10th annual VIP reception for “Stand Up for Heroes” in New York City.
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DoD News Update: Secretary Makes Remarks During Stand Up for Heroes Reception
Full Event: Carter Speaks at Stand Up for Heroes Event
Defense Department Seeks Ideas for Preserving U.S. Competitive Advantage
Pentagon officials are inviting individuals and groups to submit papers to identify innovative means of preserving the United States' competitive military advantage in a rapidly changing world.
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Senior Military Leaders Discuss Potential Deployment, Logistics Challenges
Senior military leaders discussed potential challenges their commands may face in supporting future operations during a meeting of defense industry partners in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Carter Speaks at Stratcom Change of Command
Thursday 11/03/2016 - 11:00am
Inherent Resolve Spokesman Briefs Reporters
Thursday 11/03/2016 - 12:00pm
Work Hosts Distinguished Civilian Service Awards (Recorded)
Thursday 11/03/2016 - 1:00pm
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4 Myths About Combat Vehicles, Debunked
The Army needs to make "clear and compelling arguments" for capabilities that advanced ground combat vehicles will bring to the fight but it's sometimes difficult to make the case when there are myths still circulating.
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Fact vs. Fiction: Exposing Common Myths And Concerns About Military Life
There are a lot of misconceptions nowadays about what military life is like. We decided to clear up a couple of myths.
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