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A service member interacts with his children who are seated on playground equipment. — News
DOD Looks at Ways to Improve Child Care Access

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks has challenged the Defense Department to uncover new and innovative ways to expand access to quality affordable child care for military families, Patricia Barron said.

A soldier walks on a mat in front of a marble tomb. — Experience |
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, America's final resting place for those whose remains have not been found or identified, inspires reflection on service, valor, sacrifice and mourning.
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A smiling airman wearing a medal shakes hands with his smiling daughter while hugging his son in a hangar. — Spotlight |
National Veterans and Military Families Month

November is National Veterans and Military Families Month. The Defense Department recognizes the service and sacrifice of our military families, and dedicates resources, services, policies and programs to support the more than 2 million uniformed service members and 2.6 million family members across the globe.
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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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News | Reform
Prototype Aims to Reduce Fuel Use, Improve Tactical Vehicle Performance

A prototype for a commercial, hybrid-conversion kit for military tactical vehicles has been designed to reduce fuel consumption, improve performance and decrease logistics demand.

News | Observances
Bidens Share 'Friendsgiving' Dinner With Fort Bragg Troops, Families

President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden enjoyed a 'Friendsgiving' dinner with troops and their families at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Spotlight | Observances
National Native American Heritage Month

The Defense Department honors the storied legacy of American Indians and Alaska Natives who, from the Revolutionary War to present-day missions around the world, contribute greatly to national defense.

Feature | Know Your Military
Sports Heroes Who Served: Minor League Baseball Players Answered the Call

Minor League Baseball players Billy Southworth Jr., Gus Bebas, Bernard Dolan, Matthew S. Lanighan and Clarence Milton "Milt" Drumm all answered the call to serve in the military.

Spotlight | Humanitarian Aid
Helping Hands

More than just a fighting force, the Defense Department delivers health care, disaster relief and other support to people around the world in humanitarian missions every day.

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Secretary Austin Travels to South Korea, California

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Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks Addresses the Bucharest-Nine Defense Ministerial

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Defense Secretary Makes Thanksgiving Calls to Deployed Service Members

From The Services

A soldier talks with a Native American civilian. — Army
Comanche Soldier, Lakota Vet Celebrate Heritage

A military jet takes off. — Marine Corps
Marines, Sailors Rehearse Maritime Strikes in Pacific

A sailor hugs a child. — Navy
USS The Sullivans Completes Historic Deployment

A bomber sits in a hangar. — Air Force
Air Force Prepares to Introduce B-21 Bomber

Space Force general stands and speaks at lectern. — Space Force
Space Operations Chief Talks Security, Leadership

Two men in medical gear look at a test tube. — National Guard
Guard Assists COVID-19 Testing Efforts in Schools

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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, America's final resting place for those whose remains have not been found or identified, inspires reflection on service, valor, sacrifice and mourning.

Four-Legged Fighters

They may not have actual boots on the ground, but you'll find U.S. military working dogs serving wherever American troops do. They are as lovable as they are loyal, but make no mistake – these are highly skilled warriors, trained by the best to serve alongside them.

Common Threads: Marine Corps Uniform Evolution

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.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Four-Legged Fighters

Common Threads - Marine Corps