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A soldier uses a syringe to pull the COVID-19 vaccine from a vial. — Spotlight | Defense News
Coronavirus: DOD Response

The Defense Department is working closely with the Department of Health and Human Services and the State Department to provide support in dealing with the coronavirus outbreak.

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A soldier uses a syringe to pull the COVID-19 vaccine from a vial.

A young child holds an American flag. — Spotlight Observances
Month of the Military Child

During April, Month of the Military Child, DOD recognizes military children and youth – from their resilience to their strength. Everything they do is everything to us!
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Soldiers wearing olive-colored uniforms and carrying weapons, shown from behind, kneel or walk across a rice field. — Spotlight Observances
Commemorating the Vietnam War

Some 9 million Americans wore the nation's uniform during the Vietnam War period, including more than 58,000 who gave the ultimate sacrifice and more than 1,500 who remain missing in action and unaccounted for. The Defense Department is privileged to assist our nation in thanking and honoring these patriots and their families for their service and sacrifice, and continues to lead the search to locate the missing.
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Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military — Spotlight Defense News
Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military

At the direction of President Biden, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III ordered a 90-Day Independent Review Commission (IRC) on Sexual Assault in the Military to take bold action to address sexual assault and harassment in the force. The IRC will make recommendations related to: accountability; prevention; climate and culture; and victim care and support.
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A woman holds a fencing sword. — Feature | Know Your Military
Sports Heroes Who Served: Soldier Sets Sights on Competing in Tokyo Olympics

Army Sgt. Samantha Schultz hopes to compete in the pentathlon in this year's Olympic Games in Tokyo.
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Eerie green lights streak across a dark sky. — News | Defense News
DOD Closely Monitoring Russian Activities in Arctic

Russian military activities and infrastructure build-ups in the Arctic are not going unnoticed, the Pentagon press secretary said.
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A young sailor in a Navy uniform and flat-top cap poses for a photo. — Feature | Know Your Military
Medal of Honor Monday: Navy Corpsman Richard D. DeWert

There are people who try to help, and then there are extraordinary people who selflessly give everything for someone else. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Richard D. DeWert, a hospital corpsman, is the latter, and that's why he's our latest Medal of Honor Monday honoree.
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A man works on a helicopter. — News | Reform
To Better Equip Warfighters, Sustainment Must Be Built In

To better support the warfighter, sustainment must be considered early on in a program's development, the principal deputy assistant secretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment said.
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Sailors in a line pull a rope on the deck of a ship. — News | Defense News
Defense Secretary Highlights Commitment to Allies, Partners, Kirby Says

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said that the efforts of the U.S., Japan, Australia and India are important in countering the malign influence of China in the region, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said during a briefing today.
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DOD Hosts Fifth Annual Virtual Military Spouse Symposium

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Secretary of Defense Statement on Latest Defense Department Nominees

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Secretary of Defense Offers Condolence Statement Regarding Today's Tragic Incident on Capitol Hill

From The Services

A soldier kneels on the ground touching a dog; another dig sits beside. — Army
Army Veterinarians Support Iditarod Event

A Marine rappels down the side of a wall. — Marine Corps
Marines Participate in Rappel Tower Event

Marine Corps
Marines Participate in Rappel Tower Event

A ship travels through waters. — Navy
Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group Enters 5th Fleet

An airman poses for a photo in front of an aircraft. — Air Force
First-Class Aviator Reflects on Storied Career

Space Force

Space Ops Chief Attends Survivor Advocacy Event

A helicopter carries a container from a rope over grass. — National Guard
Florida Guard Helps Mitigate Reservoir Leak

Experience DOD

America's submarines have come a long way since the first hand-cranked wooden rigs. Today's state-of-the-art vessels are able to support hundreds of sailors working and living together under the sea for months at a time. — Living in the Deep

America's submarines have come a long way since the first hand-cranked wooden rigs. Today's state-of-the-art vessels are able to support hundreds of sailors working and living together under the sea for months at a time.

Common Threads: Marine Corps — Common Threads: Marine Corps Uniform Evolution

The U.S. Marine Corps is the nation's expeditionary force in readiness, participating in every U.S. war since the Corps' founding on Nov. 10, 1775. Marine Corps uniforms and equipment have evolved to fit the needs and mission of each Marine and every deployment, perpetually increasing warfighters' survivability, mobility and lethality.

Honors for Valor — Honors for Valor

For service members who carry out the bravest and most selfless acts in combat, the military bestows its most esteemed valor awards: the Medal of Honor, the Service Crosses and the Silver Star.

Living in the Deep

Honors for Valor