Top News: Carter Delivers Farewell Address
Defense Secretary Ash Carter addressed members of the Defense Department in the Pentagon auditorium to say farewell to the department he's served and the people he's served with for 35 years.
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Soldiers fire an M1A2 battle tank during the first accuracy test in Swietozow, Poland, Jan. 16, 2017, as part of an exercise to promote European security. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Micah VanDyke
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The MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper continue to shape the battle space in the campaign to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
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Year in Photos displays this year’s most compelling military images of operations, humanitarian efforts, training, defense leaders, athletes and lifestyle.
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Army Pfc. Matthew Guizer sights an 81 mm M252 mortar system during live-fire training at Wedrzyn, Poland, Nov. 30, 2016. Guizer is an indirect fire infantryman assigned to Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade -- a unit regularly stationed in Germany. This was the final training exercise for the unit in Poland and its continued support of Operation Atlantic Resolve with NATO Allies. Army photo by Sgt. William A. Tanner
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U.S. Army M1A2 tank belonging to the 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.
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Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Frank Kendall is greeted by Steve Wert, Battle Management program executive officer, on the flight line at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., Aug. 30. Kendall came to Hanscom to attend meetings at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Lincoln Laboratory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jerry Saslav)
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An Iraqi squad leader explains the squad movement tactics during assault movement training at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Jan. 13, 2017. Training at building-partner-capacity sites is an integral part of Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve’s effort to train Iraqi security forces personnel to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Army photo by Sgt. Lisa Soy
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Defense Secretary Ash Carter hosts Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work during Work's farewell ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Jan. 13, 2017. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith
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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. The Defense Department is taking a stand against sexual assault in the military in an effort to maintain the well-being of U.S. service members and their families. Check out Defense.gov's special coverage, which includes information about resources dedicated to preventing and appropriately responding to this crime.