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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Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks to troops at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., Nov. 2, 2016. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith
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Defense Secretary Ash Carter announces the latest steps in his Force of the Future initiative during an event at The City College of New York, Nov. 1, 2016. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith
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U.S. Airstrike Kills al-Qaida Leader in Syria Story
Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks at the annual Stand Up for Heroes event in New York City, Nov. 1, 2016. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith
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Defense Department Seeks Ideas for Preserving U.S. Competitive Advantage Story | Special Report
The guided-missile destroyers USS Spruance, front, USS Decatur and the Military Sealift Command fleet oiler USNS Carl Brashear steam in formation in the Pacific Ocean with the U.S. Air Force 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, following a joint exercise, Oct. 27, 2016. The Spruance and Decatur and the guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen, along with embarked “Warbirds” and “Devilfish” detachments of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 49, are deployed in support of maritime security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region as part of a U.S. 3rd Fleet Pacific Surface Action Group under the commander of Destroyer Squadron 31. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Will Gaskill
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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
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Michael Esper walks across the flight line with his wife and children during a homecoming celebration at Joint Base Andrews Naval Air Facility Washington in Maryland, Sept. 7, 2010. DoD photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Clifford H. Davis
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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Defense Secretary Ash Carter kicked off a national discussion on building "the force of the future" and what the Defense Department must do to change and adapt to maintain its superiority well into the 21st century. The president has authorized U.S. Central Command to work with partner nations to conduct targeted airstrikes in Iraq and Syria as part of the comprehensive strategy to degrade and defeat the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). Defense leaders remain focused on efforts to strengthen relationships and modernize U.S. alliances in the Asia-Pacific region as a priority for 21st century security interests and sustaining U.S. global leadership
The Defense Department's cyber strategy guides the development of DoD's cyber forces and seeks to strengthen cyber defense and cyber deterrence posture. It focuses on building cyber capabilities and organizations for DoD's three primary cyber missions. Election Day, Nov. 8, 2016, is fast approaching. No matter where you are stationed, registering to vote and getting your absentee ballot is simple, fast and easy. Given today's globalized access to knowledge and the rapid pace of technology development, innovation, speed, and agility have taken on a greater importance. The Defense Department serves as an innovative leader in developing technology to protect Americans and troops - on and off the battlefield.
Since the Revolutionary War, Native Americans and Alaska Natives have played a vital role in our country's freedom and security. The Defense Department honors their many contributions and accomplishments, and celebrates their vibrant culture and heritage during National American Indian Heritage Month. We can all play a role in preventing suicide, but many people don't know what they can do to support the service member or veteran who is going through a difficult time. The Defense Department's theme for Suicide Prevention Month is: BeThere - your action could save a life. Defense Department employees worldwide have the opportunity to give to their favorite charities from Sept. 1 to Dec. 15, through the annual Combined Federal Campaign. In his letter, Defense Secretary Ash Carter expressed his unwavering support for the campaign and strongly encourages members of the workforce to participate in any way they can.