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A row of wreaths is displayed in a row outside. — News
Americans Show Support for Survivors of 9/11 Attack on the Pentagon

A number of organizations and individuals laid wreaths at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial, including Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks. She also spoke with some of the survivors of the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon.

Satellite image of a spacecraft orbiting earth with a hurricane in full development. — Spotlight |
Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricane season is from June to November, but preparation, response and recovery are ongoing throughout the year. The Defense Department stands ready with troops, equipment and other capabilities to assist local and federal authorities prepare and provide humanitarian and disaster response support.
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Remembering September 11, 2001

Defense Secretary Austin smiles and shakes hands with a U.S. Military Academy cadet on a podium. — Spotlight |
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III

As the 28th secretary of defense, Lloyd J. Austin III is the principal assistant to the president in all matters relating to the Department of Defense and also serves on the National Security Council.
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Feature | Observances
Guard Pilot Who Flew Over D.C. Following 9/11 Likened Attacks to Modern-Day Pearl Harbor

Two decades ago, Air Force Lt. Gen. Marc H. Sasseville, now the vice chief of the National Guard Bureau, was a lieutenant colonel with the D.C. Air National Guard. When aircraft hit the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon, the nation went on alert — and so did he.

News | Defense News
9/11 Pentagon Survivors Talk With High School, College Students About Experience

Survivors of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the Pentagon shared their recollections during webinars with college students and Department of Defense Education Activity high school students.

News | Partnerships
Austin Says Gulf State Responses Highlight Benefits of Allies, Partners

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III recognized the vital contribution of Arabian Gulf allies, saying their aid enabled the evacuation of 124,000 people from Afghanistan.

Spotlight | Observances
Suicide Prevention

The Defense Department observes Suicide Prevention Month in September by bringing greater attention to suicide prevention efforts and connecting the military community to resources.

News | Defense News
Hicks Says DOD to Link Strategy, Capabilities to Meet China Challenge

DOD prioritizes China as its long-term pacing challenge because of its increased military confidence, willingness to take risks and China's adoption of a coercive and aggressive approach to the Indo-Pacific region, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks said.

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Department Guidance on Procurement and Operation of DOD Unmanned Aircraft Systems

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DOD Releases September 11th Video Messages

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Holds a Media Availability

From The Services

A soldier from Djibouti works on a piece of machinery with an American soldier. — Army
Guard Engineers Conduct Training in Djibouti

A video screen grab of an American flag placed on a memorial. — Marine Corps
Marines Commemorate 9/11 Anniversary

Marine Corps
Marines Commemorate 9/11 Anniversary

A ship sails across the ocean. — Navy
USS Tulsa Joins Carrier Strike Group in South China Sea

A newly constructed building is lit up at dusk. — Air Force
Infrastructure Construction Projects Support F-35 Plans

A military officer speaks from behind a podium. — Space Force
Conference Highlights NATO Air, Space Power

Two pilots overlook a dashboard while flying a Blackhawk helicopter. — National Guard
Wisconsin Guard Battles Wildfires in West

National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial

The Pentagon Memorial is the first national memorial dedicated to honoring the 184 people whose lives were lost when hijackers flew a jetliner into the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001.

Journey to the Top

Follow along as an elite mountaineering team set out to climb Alaska’s Denali to highlight that connecting with the outdoors improves resiliency in service members.

We Prepare. You Should, Too.

Service members train and prepare year-round so when disasters strike, troops are ready to help those in harm's way. Learn how you can prepare, too.

Pentagon Memorial

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We Prepare. You Should, Too.