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Special Reports
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After 12 years of unprecedented demand for special operations forces capability worldwide, Navy Adm. William H. McRaven, the commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, is shaping his forces for the future based on his Special Operations Command 2020 vision. Special
The fifth annual federal-wide Feds Feed Families Food Drive campaign is now under way. Defense Department employees nationwide have been asked to step up to meet this challenge by pledging to participate and make a difference. Special
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel will travel to Hawaii, Singapore and Brussels, where he will meet with defense leaders and U.S. troops and speak at the Shangri-La dialogue in Singapore. Special | More Travels
In his proclamation setting May 27, 2013, as Memorial Day, President Barack Obama called on Americans to honor the sacrifice of the fallen and “strive to be a nation equal to their example.” The Defense Department honors those patriots who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep America safe and free in this American Forces Press Service special report. Special
Nearly 250 members of the Oklahoma National Guard are assisting with victim search and security in Moore, Okla., where a monster tornado left dozens dead.
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U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey is visiting Brussels, where he is attending a NATO conference meeting with defense counterparts to discuss shared defense interests.
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Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter is traveling in Germany, where he presided over the change of command ceremony for the U.S. European Command, met with top U.S. officials and visited troops assigned to U.S. Africa Command. Special
More than 200 wounded, ill and injured service members, as well as military retirees, will compete in the fourth Warrior Games, which will be held in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 11-16, 2013. Special
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 American Forces Press Services' special coverage, which includes information about resources dedicated to preventing and appropriately responding to this crime. Special
The $526.6 billion base budget request included in President Barack Obama's fiscal year 2014 Defense Department budget proposal reflects "great uncertainty," officials said, but maintains national defense strategy and Pentagon leaders' commitment to careful use of taxpayer dollars. Special
The nation's top defense leaders are urging Congress to move now to prevent major, across-the-board spending cuts that are scheduled to take effect March 1, 2013. Special
Traumatic brain injury is one of the invisible wounds of war, and one of the signature injuries of troops wounded in Afghanistan and Iraq. This American Forces Press Service special report highlights the Defense Department’s efforts to care for wounded warriors suffering from this condition while promoting research to improve diagnosis and treatment. Special
Chuck Hagel was sworn in as the 24th Secretary of Defense in a private ceremony at the Pentagon, Feb. 27, 2013, becoming the first enlisted combat veteran to lead the Department of Defense. In a busy first day which included meetings with senior staff, and a visit to the 9/11 Memorial, Secretary Hagel also spoke to service members and civilian Defense Department employees. Special
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta expressed his gratitude to service members and DOD employees in a last farewell message, Feb. 26, 2013, following Senate confirmation of former U.S. Sen. Chuck Hagel as his successor. Panetta said he will “always remain proud and honored to have led brave warriors who are risking their lives on behalf of the American people.” Special
The Medal of Honor is the United States' highest military decoration. Eleven 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
Defense intelligence is critical to the Defense Department's role in national security. Such information helps frame national security policies, and enables warfighters to plan and conduct successful military and security operations that protect America. Special
Biological, chemical, and nuclear terrorist attacks, extreme weather events, and naturally-occurring emerging infectious diseases all pose national security threats unbounded by state, country, and regional borders. The Department of Defense uses global biosurveillance networks to identify and track such threats and to help defend the United States. Special
On the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, President Barack Obama and defense leaders paid tribute to the nearly 3,000 victims of the attacks and honored the first responders and U.S. service members who have fought and sacrificed ever since to keep the United States safe. Special
Emotional strain can be the most formidable opponent service members face in their efforts to keep America safe. This special report takes a closer look at the struggles they cope with and offers information to help troops when they need the nation’s support the most. Special
A culture of healthy behaviors is essential to readiness and maintaining a healthy community. In addition to a fit, healthy and protected force the Defense Department is dedicated to the health and resilience of individuals and families throughout the military community. Special
As the United States continues to bring troops home after 10 years of war, providing veterans with new employment opportunities is becoming increasingly important. This American Forces Press Service special report takes a look at employment initiatives dedicated solely to veterans and offers helpful resources as they prepare to begin a new chapter in their lives. Special
Besides performing its traditional nuclear-deterrence mission, U.S. Strategic Command also is the global synchronizer for ensuring space, cyberspace, missile defense and intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities across the military. Special
In an era of leaner budgets and other uncertainties, U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command will remain committed to deterring, preventing and defeating aggression against the United States and Canada, the chief of the two commands recently told a Senate panel. Special
Putting in place the most-sweeping strategic planning effort in U.S. Transportation Command’s 25-year history, Air Force Gen. William M. Fraser III, Transcom commander, said his organization is revolutionizing the way the military deploys, sustains and redeploys its forces. Special
Calling alliances and partnerships the bedrock of U.S. Asia-Pacific strategy, Navy Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, said he’s committed to building on them as he implements the new defense strategy focused on the region. Special
Strengthening the defense capabilities of African countries and encouraging them to work together to confront common security threats and challenges is one of the primary goals of U.S. Africa Command, the United States’ newest combatant command focused on the continent. Special
Air Force Gen. Douglas M. Fraser, commander of U.S. Southern Command, regularly tells members of Congress, audiences around the region and members of his command that events in South America, Central America and the Caribbean greatly affect U.S. national security. Special
Using the new defense strategic guidance as its roadmap, officials at U.S. European Command have fixed their compasses on four basic priorities: maintaining ready forces, completing a successful transition in Afghanistan, sustaining strategic partnerships and countering transnational threats. Special
A new whole-of-government approach is designed to bring the federal government’s vast reach to help strengthen millions of service members and their families. This ongoing AFPS special report provides regular updates on the efforts to help improve the lives of military families. 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
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 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
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