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Refueling miles above the fight: It’s been happening for decades, but it’s still pretty amazing to watch.
United States Air Force airmen from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron deliver fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker to two Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18s in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve - عملية العزم الصلب over #Iraq.
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Making a pit stop.
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole arrives in Split, Croatia, for a scheduled port visit. Cole is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.
U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Brianna K. Green
On January 20, we will commemorate a new day in America as our new president and vice president are sworn into office. Service members from each branch will be there in support of the age-old tradition that ushers our great nation into the future. #USA #Inauguration2017
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58th Presidential Inauguration - Joint Task Force National Capital Region
We are proud to support this centuries-old tradition dating back to the inauguration of President George Washington. More than 5,000 service members from U.S. A...rmy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, United States Air Force and U.S. Coast Guard will provide ceremonial support for #Inauguration2017. #GreatTradition
See MoreSecretary of Defense Ash Carter and Chairman of The Joint Staff Gen. Dunford today hosted the Armed Forces Full Honor Review Farewell Ceremony in Honor of President Obama at Joint Base Myer - Henderson Hall.
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter added 10 new photos. See More
Today I hosted the Armed Forces Full Honor Review Farewell Ceremony in Honor of President Obama. As someone who has worked for 11 defense secretaries over the ...last 35 years, under both Democratic and Republican presidents, and now being Secretary myself, I want to offer some perspective on the nature and quality of President Obama's leadership and decision-making as our Commander-in-Chief: He's steady, deliberate, rigorous, and demanding - of himself and of us - always reflecting the seriousness with which he approaches the grave responsibilities of the presidency. He makes us think through the consequences of a proposed course of action as thoroughly as that is possible. And he always focuses first and fixedly - soberly actually - on our North Star: America's national interests.
He's helped keep sacred commitments to wounded warriors, to families of the fallen, to military families, and to veterans. He's made sure our people are treated with the dignity and honor befitting the profession of arms. And he has made sure our military stayed strong and grew stronger - in our people, and our capabilities - to meet our commitments.
For all this and more, I have been proud to serve as President Obama's Secretary of Defense. And on behalf of the entire U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), I thank him in full measure for his leadership, support, and devotion to our country and its defense.
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and Chairman of The Joint Staff Gen. Dunford are set to host an Armed Forces Full Honor Review farewell ceremony today for President Obama at Joint Base Myer - Henderson Hall, Va. Watch live at 2:30 p.m. EST on defense.gov.
Happening NOW: U.S. Army announces new partnership with Suze Ormanto help #soldiers & their families. Watch live on http://defense.gov
Always lending a hand.
U.S. Army soldiers execute a fire mission to support Iraqi security forces during the #Mosul counteroffensive in northern Iraq. The soldiers are assigned to Battery C, 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, Task Force Strike, which is supporting the Iraqi forces with indirect fire in their fight against #ISIL.
U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Daniel Johnson
As many of you are celebrating the #NewYear, U.S. Pacific Command is celebrating its 70th anniversary! 
🎉 Check out how America's oldest unified combatant command has progressed from 1947 to now: http://go.usa.gov/x9gJx
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U.S. Pacific Command with U.S. Forces Japan (在日米軍司令部) and 5 others.
As we celebrate the new year, we also celebrate turning 70 today!
Even though we're America's oldest unified combatant command, we're still ready to fight tonight!
Learn how we've progressed from 1947 to 2017: http://go.usa.gov/x9gJx
Scientists have created a "new skin" that protects warfighters from chemical and biological threats. Check it out!
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It's always a good feeling when you file your #taxes early, but if you're hoping that will get you a faster refund, you might be out of luck this year.
Good morning from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)!
A beautiful view greets sailors and the crew of the deployed aircraft carrier as it transits the Atlantic Ocean.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard
What better time to start a new blog series than at the #NewYear?
Check out DoDLive.mil every Monday as the DoD highlights recipients of the #MedalofHonor, the U.S. military’s highest award for valor. First up: The first man to wear the distinction.
Boom goes the dynamite!
Paratroopers practice door breaching techniques during the Urban Mobility Breacher Course at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Alaska.
U.S. Army photo by Spc. Donald Williams
For service members with infants or toddlers, finding time to #exercise amid your many responsibilities can be hard. So why not work your kids into your routine? Here are some great tips on how you can do that. If you have more, let us know!
http://go.usa.gov/x9ghK
U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) shared HQDA G-4's video.
This new year, the U.S. Army's resolution is reaffirming its oath to this great nation. What does the oath mean to you?
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WE THE ARMY have a New Year's Resolution We are reaffirming our oath to this great Nation. For us the oath means being ready to support our Constitution, build...ing a future force to defend our Nation against all enemies, and taking care of our Soldiers and their families near and far.
As WE THE ARMY ring in the New Year take the time to reflect on what the oath means to you.
-Brought to you by the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-4 (Logistics)
#HappyNewYear!! 🎉 To all of our DoD service members, civilians, contractors and their families, have a safe, happy and prosperous 2017!
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🍸 limits at the holiday party tonight! Have a plan to get home safely.
Finding Cover
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew Wilson jumps into a bunker to find cover during a squad assault rehearsal as part of Alligator Dagger, an exercise in Djibouti. Wilson is a squad leader assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The unit is supporting the U.S. 5th Fleet’s mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region.
Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan K. Gowans
Welcome home sailors!
Sailors man the rails aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) as it returned to homeport today. Dwight D. Eisenhower and its carrier strike group conducted a 7-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation in support of Operation #InherentResolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cole Keller
The mission of the U.S. Department of Defense is to provide the military forces needed to deter war and to protect the security of our country.
!['@[1404634249859001:274:Secretary of Defense Ash Carter] and Chairman of @[176647459081706:274:The Joint Staff] Gen. Dunford are set to host an Armed Forces Full Honor Review farewell ceremony today for @[424207551102424:274:President Obama] at @[368408587073:274:Joint Base Myer - Henderson Hall], Va. Watch live at 2:30 p.m. EST on defense.gov.'](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20170105233500im_/https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p100x100/15894380_10154953712505719_7369191704236051904_n.jpg?oh=0f3763a33140a9100ad5ff3fb3bc3d12&oe=5921B074)
!['Making a pit stop.
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer @[115397388471624:274:USS Cole] arrives in Split, Croatia, for a scheduled port visit. Cole is conducting naval operations in the @[114978898514767:274:U.S. 6th Fleet] area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.
@[74281347822:274:U.S. Navy] photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Brianna K. Green'](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20170105233500im_/https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/q84/p100x100/15873461_10154951766455719_3730236477420573214_n.jpg?oh=26100f84a19f84268c20bc22ec1775d1&oe=58D841E7)
!['Always lending a hand.
@[44053938557:274:U.S. Army] soldiers execute a fire mission to support Iraqi security forces during the #Mosul counteroffensive in northern Iraq. The soldiers are assigned to Battery C, 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, Task Force Strike, which is supporting the Iraqi forces with indirect fire in their fight against #ISIL.
@[44053938557:274:U.S. Army] photo by 1st Lt. Daniel Johnson'](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20170105233500im_/https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p100x100/15871651_10154950878975719_6499021099837652888_n.jpg?oh=c217c0929988e3fc930031474226a059&oe=58DB03D1)
!['Welcome home sailors!
Sailors man the rails aboard @[143713562328463:274:USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)] as it returned to homeport today. Dwight D. Eisenhower and its carrier strike group conducted a 7-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation in support of Operation #InherentResolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.
@[74281347822:274:U.S. Navy] photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cole Keller'](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20170105233500im_/https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/s128x128/15781254_10154937069870719_3021736210224889208_n.jpg?oh=4a803252802b7f70ffe5d2958b53821a&oe=58E515CA)
!['Boom goes the dynamite!
Paratroopers practice door breaching techniques during the Urban Mobility Breacher Course at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Alaska.
@[44053938557:274:U.S. Army] photo by Spc. Donald Williams'](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20170105233500im_/https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/q83/p100x100/15741199_10154933172400719_6473021423903008468_n.jpg?oh=e5db96a98eb8a27ee97e7a551315231f&oe=58E86A96)
!['Finding Cover
@[323772930193:274:U.S. Marine Corps] Cpl. Andrew Wilson jumps into a bunker to find cover during a squad assault rehearsal as part of Alligator Dagger, an exercise in Djibouti. Wilson is a squad leader assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The unit is supporting the U.S. 5th Fleet’s mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region.
Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan K. Gowans'](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20170105233500im_/https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p100x100/15781443_10154930160160719_5925184558876883669_n.jpg?oh=fc09cf81f137a231a39d5c6342a9a459&oe=592016BE)
!['Good morning from the @[143713562328463:274:USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)]!
A beautiful view greets sailors and the crew of the deployed aircraft carrier as it transits the Atlantic Ocean.
@[74281347822:274:U.S. Navy] photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard'](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20170105233500im_/https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p100x100/15672669_10154930076450719_2184284913500065828_n.jpg?oh=785cec7e6ef41d227dceabf7351c1e26&oe=58D6848B)
!['An armful of pink!
A @[74281347822:274:U.S. Navy] sailor greets his daughter after returning home to #Norfolk, Va., just before #Christmas after a six-month deployment aboard the amphibious assault ship @[422851637831916:274:USS WASP LHD 1] to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in Europe and the Middle East.
Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew Schneider'](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20170105233500im_/https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p100x100/15673064_10154929440180719_7015485759992947224_n.jpg?oh=f36eda4b3a8fff4404409c9a17ce4114&oe=59189DC7)
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