Defense officials unveiled a new budget strategy for FY 2013 that will reduce the military's end strength by 5.5 percent over five years, while preserving military pay and benefits for current members and investing in technology and system to counter future threats. Special
U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, travels to Afghanistan to meet with senior military leaders and service members. Special
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta traveled to Brussels, Munich to attend a NATO ministers conference in February 2012 to discuss the transition to Afghan security-led operations and other common defense issues. Special
Caring for military families has become a national priority with the launch of the White House's "Strengthening Our Military Families" initiative and the related "Joining Forces" campaign. This ongoing AFPS special report provides regular updates on all DOD and related efforts to help improve the lives of military families. Special
During African American History Month, the Defense Department takes time to honor the rich legacy of African Americans in military service. This AFPS special report highlights their contributions in defense and support of the United States. Special
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta began a two-day trip to visit troops, military families and local dignitaries on Fort Bliss near El Paso, Texas. Special
This American Forces Press Service special report offers a look back at the top issues, headlines and images of 2011, including the transition in top leadership, the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," the withdrawal of troops in Iraq, gains in Afghanistan and the demise of Osama bin Laden. Special
U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has joined the USO in visiting U.S. troops in several different countries. Special
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta participates in ceremonies marking the end of Operation New Dawn during a weeklong trip which will also bring him to Djibouti, Afghanistan, Turkey and Libya. Special
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941, marked the United States' entry into World War II. In this 70th anniversary special report, the Defense Department honors those who gave their lives on the "date which will live in infamy." Special
U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, traveled to London for meetings with senior British government officials. Special
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta will speak with sailors and civilians in Groton, Conn., and then move on to Halifax, Nova Scotia, to attend a defense ministerial conference and meet with Canadian Defense Minister Peter MacKay and Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak. Special
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta extended his deepest thanks to the men and women in uniform via a Veterans Day video message Nov. 9, 2011, noting they deserve the nation’s gratitude “not just on Veterans Day, but every day.” Special
Calling on the nation to celebrate military families’ service and sacrifice, President Barack Obama signed proclamations designating November as Military Family Month and National Family Caregivers Month. Special
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta is travelling to Indonesia, Japan and South Korea, to reinforce the United States’ commitment to the Southeast Asia region. Special
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 Department of Defense serves as an innovative leader in developing technology to protect Americans and troops – on and off the battlefield. Special
In his first visit as defense secretary, Leon E. Panetta will meet with Israeli, Palestinian and Egyptian leaders and will travel to NATO headquarters to reaffirm the Defense Department’s security relationships. Special
On Oct. 1, Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey assumed responsibility as the 18th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, having come full circle in a career encompassing more than 35 years of military service. Special
On Sept. 30, the Defense Department and U.S. military will bid farewell to Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, the 17th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as he retires after more than 40 years of active military service. Special
The Freedom Award is the highest recognition given to employers for their support of their employees who also serve in the National Guard and Reserve. Special
The Medal of Honor is the United States' highest military decoration. Nine servicemembers have received the Medal of Honor since the global war on terror began following the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the United States. Special
A new special page commemorates the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States, honoring the victims and survivors. Special
The U.S. Senate voted unanimously to confirm Leon E. Panetta as the next secretary of defense. He was sworn in on July 1, 2011. Special
America's growing dependence on information technology has given rise to the need for greater protection of digital networks and infrastructures. Special
The Defense Department has adopted its first strategy for operating in cyberspace, marking a milestone in the fight to protect the nation from potentially devastating network attacks. Special
The Defense Department is investing in energy conservation, from wind power to golf carts for base transportation, to save the earth and save money. Special
DOD’s Operational Energy Strategy will guide the department to a more strategic use of energy resources in the fight today and in plans for the future by lowering risks to our warfighters, saving money for American taxpayers, and allowing the department to shift more resources to other warfighting priorities. Special
The National Security Space Strategy is a pragmatic approach to maintain the advantages derived from space while confronting the challenges of an evolving space strategic environment. Special
The Defense Department is taking a leading role in a nationwide campaign challenging federal employees to donate to their local food pantries. Special
The "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law, which barred gay men and lesbians from serving openly in the military, has been repealed." Special
America Forces Press Service reporter Cheryl Pellerin explores DOD's use of virtual worlds for training, research and a growing number of other activities to save money, time and lives. Special
An intelligence-driven U.S. operation in Pakistan killed al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, President Barack Obama announced in a nationally televised address from the White House on May 2, 2011. Special
President Barack Obama’s $671 billion fiscal 2012 defense budget request continues the department’s reform agenda, but protects personnel and family programs while also funding the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Special
MoDA is designed to forge long-term relationships that strengthen a partner state's defense ministry. The program matches senior DOD civilians with partner-identified requirements and provides backfill funding to the experts' parent organizations. Special
Veterans' Reflections is a collection of articles about the heroic men and women who have served their country in wars past. Their stories of service and courage are an inspiration to all Americans and will be posted throughout November in honor of Veterans Day. Special
This Special Report features resources and stories of perseverance that will teach you to be alert for signs of depression, withdrawal and other warning signs of suicide and help you act to save your own life, or someone else's. Special
This multimedia slideshow features the best work of some of our nation's military photographers, who are chronicling life in Iraq, taking their cameras into the streets and villages to capture images of everyday life for Iraqis and the U.S. troops deployed there to help them. Special
This collection of photographs taken by U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Russell Lee Klika and American Forces Press Service reporter Fred W. Baker III chronicles the daily life of the citizens of war-torn Afghanistan. Special
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