Special Reports
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The Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) is a legislatively-mandated review of Department of Defense strategy and priorities. The QDR will set a long-term course for DoD as it assesses the threats and challenges that the nation faces and re-balances DoD's strategies, capabilities, and forces to address today's conflicts and tomorrow's threats. Special
The men and women of the U.S. military serve America in locations around the world, both in times of war and peace. Military photographers are there to provide a visual record of their missions, from the war on terror to humanitarian relief to honoring the fallen. This is a collections of some of the best photographs of 2009. Special
A devastating earthquake hit Haiti Jan. 12, 2010, killing tens of thousands of people, leveling buildings throughout Port-au-Prince and leaving survivors in immediate need of medical care and supplies. The U.S. military responded with troops, equipment, supplies, ships and aircraft to heal the injured and help a nation recover. Special
To honor the memory and message of Martin Luther King Jr., America's Commander in Chief, President Barack Obama, and other defense leaders participated in a day of service, and across the country troops gathered to discuss the meaning King's legacy in today's defense environment. Special
U.S. troops around the world serve as both warriors and diplomats, whether serving in a war zone or providing humanitarian aid. Everywhere they go, the children in these far off lands turn out to meet the Americans. Special
The Defense Department and the Health and Human Services Agency are working together to educate servicemembers and the general public about H1N1 flu and how to prevent the spread of the virus. Special
Some 900 U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy sailors and British forces and 150 Afghan soldiers have launched Operation Khareh Cobra (Cobra’s Anger), a large-scale anti-insurgent operation in Afghanistan’s northern Helmand province. Special
In an historic decision in the War on Terror, President Barack Obama called for another 30,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan to fight against al-Qaeda and Taliban forces, alongside soldiers from other NATO nations. Special
They come from all walks of life to defend the United States and serve the cause of freedom. The American Forces Press Service honors these men and women in the photographic special: Those Who Serve. Special
On Nov. 5, 2009, a lone gunman opened fire in the Soldier-Family Readiness Center on Fort Hood, Texas, in an attack that left 13 dead and 38 wounded. Top Defense and Army leaders responded with an outpouring of personal support and the guarantee of resources to help the families of victims and others affected by the shootings. Special
America's growing dependence on information technology has given rise to the need for greater protection of digital networks and infrastructures. The Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, private companies, non-profit groups and academia are working together to protect cyberspace. Special
The Medal of Honor is the United States' highest military decoration. Five servicemembers have received the Medal of Honor – all posthumously – since the global war on terror began following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States. 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
Nearly two-thirds of the military’s 2.4 million members are “digital natives” who grew up with fingers on mousepads, not pencils on paper. Defense leaders have taken notice and are reaching out to them via social media circles from Twitter to blogs. Special
Whether they're deployed overseas or serving stateside, active duty and Reserve component U.S. military forces continually hone their warfighting skills. 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
"I made a solemn commitment to the Congress, to the nation and to you to keep the welfare of men and women in uniform uppermost in my mind at all times," Secretary Robert M. Gates. Read the latest news about Warrior Care. Special
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