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The military will be well set for the future if the United States develops the capabilities needed to confront Russia, China, North Korea, Iran and violent extremism, Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford said.
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Retired Army Staff Sgt. Joseph Ramos recalls the attacks on Pearl Harbor 75 years ago.
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Remembering Pearl Harbor: 75 Years After the Attack
As the nation remembers the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Defense Department honors the men and women who lost their lives, and those who fought on to preserve the nation's freedom.
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Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, second from left, makes a point during a wide-ranging discussion with the Defense Senior Enlisted Leadership Council at the Pentagon, Dec. 1, 2016. To the left of the general is Sergeant Major of the Army Dan Dailey, to the right is Army Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell, the senior enlisted advisor to the chairman, and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven S. Giordano. The council consists of service and combatant command senior enlisted advisors. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dominique A. Pineiro
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Combat Integration: The First Year of Firsts
Defense Secretary Ash Carter announces his Women in Service Review during a press brief at the Pentagon, Dec. 3, 2015. DoD photo by Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz
One year ago Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced DoD would open all combat positions to women, and today he highlights some of the many “firsts” in making the policy change a reality.
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Many Lives Were Lost At Pearl Harbor, This Man's Was Just Beginning
David Burpee as an infant in the arms of his mother, Amney Burpee.
Retired Army Col. David Burpee might have the best conversation starter around: He was 1 of 2 babies born at Pearl Harbor on the Day of Infamy.
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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.
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