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Top News: Carter Wraps Up 3-Stop Domestic Trip
Defense Secretary Ash Carter recently returned from a trip to California, Texas and Florida focused on the readiness of the nation's current and future warfighting force.
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Forging Two New Links to the Force of the Future
Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced two new links to the Force of the Future initiative. Force of the Future is designed to maintain the Defense Department’s most competitive edge -- its people.
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National American Indian Heritage Month 2016
During National American Indian Heritage Month, the Defense Department honors American Indians and Alaska Natives for their vital contributions to the nation's security and celebrates their vibrant cultures.
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U.S., Coalition Continue Strikes Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq
U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported.
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Air Force Chief Discusses Changing Face of War
New technologies, new tactics, new threats, limited budgets -- all these have combined to change the face of warfare in the 21st century, and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein is among the leaders sorting out just what that will mean.
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Cooperation Between Intel, Defense Never Better, Work Tells Lawmakers
Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work told the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence that the intelligence community’s support to the Defense Department has never been better.
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Full Event: Defense Leaders Testify at House Intelligence Committee Hearing
Intelligence Agencies Work, Communicate Better Together, DoD Official Says
Carter: Laird Led Defense Department Through Time of Great Change
Melvin R. Laird, who ended the military draft and oversaw the beginning of the U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam while serving as President Richard M. Nixon’s secretary of defense from 1969 to 1973, has died at age 94.
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Laird Crafted ‘Vietnamization,’ Oversaw End of Military Draft
Defense Innovation Unit Calls on Guard, Reserve to Expand Nationally
The Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit-Experimental technology outposts will expand beyond their offices in three states by calling on innovators and tech experts in the National Guard and reserve to expand the DIUx presence nationwide.
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Capabilities More Important Than Number of Soldiers, Army Secretary Says
Army Secretary Eric Fanning told attendees at the Defense One Summit that the Army needs to stop talking strictly about the numbers of its soldiers and focus on the capabilities the service needs.
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Honor, Respect, Devotion to Duty: A Lasting Tribute to Seaman 1st Class Rollin Fritch
The Coast Guard named its newest cutter after Seaman 1st Class Rollin Fritch, who made the ultimate sacrifice defending his ship against a Japanese kamikaze attack in World War II.
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