Defense Secretary Ash Carter spoke at a news conference with his British counterpart after a counter-ISIL ministerial in London. Carter returned Friday from an around-the-world trip to advance DoD priorities.
Thousands of wreaths adorn the headstones of fallen service members following the Wreaths Across America event at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Dec. 17, 2016. Army photo by Rachel Larue
Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, the 19th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and his wife, Ellyn, deliver a holiday message to service members and their families.
Defense Department employees worldwide have the opportunity to give to their favorite charities until Dec. 31 through the annual Combined Federal Campaign.
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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.
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Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks to airmen at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 13, 2016. DoD photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley
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Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work, left, presents a gift to Australian Defense Secretary Dennis Richardson following a meeting at the Pentagon, Dec. 13, 2016. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith
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Army Spc. Brian Thompson puts on his protective eyewear before a quick reaction force mission that departed Camp Fallujah, Iraq, Dec. 1, 2016. Thompson is assigned to Company B, 2nd Battalion, 136th Combined Arms Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Clinton Wood
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Military Medicine Advances Contribute to High Injury Survival Rates
Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dakota Boyer catches the ball at the goal line during a wheelchair rugby game at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 14, 2016. The game was one of several scrimmages during a sports clinic for wounded warriors. DoD photo by EJ Hersom
Thanks to advances in military medicine and personal protective gear, service members injured in combat during Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn have the highest survival rate in modern history.

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