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Defense Secretary Ash Carter called several U.S. service members taking part in operations around the world, as well as two military spouses, to wish them a merry Christmas.
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Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, tells service members at Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, Dec. 25, 2016, that they are making a difference in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, and proving that American sacrifices in Iraq are worth it. Dunford brought a USO show to the base for Christmas. DoD photo by Jim Garamone
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Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Trevor Thompson, a member of the "Leap Frogs," the Navy's parachute team, presents the American flag during a practice session at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Feb. 26, 2016. Thompson is a special warfare operator. The parachute team was in Florida to prepare for the 2016 show season. Navy photo by Jim Woods
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The first production versions of “LUKE” arms, a groundbreaking upper-limb prostheses, were on display during a ceremony at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Dec. 22, 2016 The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is collaborating with Walter Reed to make the bionic arms available to service members and veterans who are rehabilitating after suffering upper-limb loss. DoD photo
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Dr. Karen S. Guice, principal deputy assistant secretary for health affairs, performing the duties of the assistant secretary for health affairs, reflects on her tenure at the Pentagon during an interview with DoD News, Dec. 22, 2016. DoD photo by Amaani Lyle
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In his weekly address, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama recognized U.S. troops and their families for their service, and urged Americans to find ways to support them during the holidays and year-round.
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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. 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. In proclaiming November as Military Family Month, President Barack Obama noted that "our extraordinary military families -- our heroes on the home front -- stand alongside our patriots in uniform, and in their example we see the very best of our country's spirit." 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.
The Defense Department honors the courage of wounded, ill or injured service members, and highlights the programs that support their return to duty or transition to the civilian community. 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.