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Afghanistan evacuees walk towards Air Force planes departing Kosovo. — News
U.S. Government Still Working to Evacuate Afghans

The U.S. government is still working to continue the flow of American citizens and special immigrant visa holders out of Afghanistan, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said.

Satellite imagery of parts of North and South American and Central America. — Spotlight |
Tackling the Climate Crisis

The planet's changing climate has a significant effect on Defense Department missions, plans and installations. DOD is elevating climate change as a national security priority, integrating climate considerations into policies, strategies and partner engagements.
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The Blue Angels, the Navy's flight demonstration squadron, perform. — Spotlight |
Arts & Entertainment

From aerobatic pilots to xylophone musicians, artists and entertainers of all types thrive in DOD, both as hobbyists and military professionals. And through traditions like USO shows, service members also have unique opportunities to enjoy the arts as spectators and fans.
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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 | Partnerships
NATO Leaders Stress Unity at Conclusion of Defense Ministerial

Both Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stressed alliance unity at the end of the defense ministerial meeting in Brussels.

Feature | Know Your Military
Medal of Honor Monday: Navy Rear Adm. Richard O'Kane

Navy Rear Adm. Richard H. O'Kane is considered the most successful submarine commander of World War II, sinking and damaging several Japanese warships in the Pacific, and his leadership earned him the Medal of Honor.

Spotlight | Know Your Military
Face of Defense

Get to know the nation's service members; find out who they are, what they do, why they serve and how they spend their time out of uniform.

Feature | Know Your Military
Radio Personality Robin Quivers Is Also Air Force Veteran

Robin Quivers is best known for being Howard Stern's radio sidekick. But besides being a radio personality, Quivers is an author, actor, race car driver, philanthropist, nurse — and an Air Force veteran.

News | Armed With Science
Tests of 3D Scanner Show Potential Benefits

Defense Logistics Agency scientists are exploring 3D imaging as an early investment toward 3D printing with potential benefits across the agency.

Press Products

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DOD Announces 2021 Secretary of Defense Maintenance Awards Winners

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Military Commissions Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Khalid Shaikh Mohammad et al. Pre-Trial Hearing

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DOD’s Military Spouse Employment Partnership Reaches Milestone Anniversary

From The Services

Military vehicles parked on a transportation vechilce. — Army
Vehicles, Equipment Moved South of Alps

Marines walk next to a building while holding weapons. — Marine Corps
Marines Provide Flexible, Lethal Force in Indo-Pacific

Marine Corps
Marines Provide Flexible, Lethal Force in Indo-Pacific

Two ships sail in formation. — Navy
U.S., Japanese Navies Conduct Ops in South China Sea

A field of solar panels. — Air Force
Nellis Air Force Base Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emission

Fire from a rocket forms an arc in the night sky. — Space Force
Materiel Command Declares Full Space Force Support

A soldier kneels behind an obstacle while firing at a target. — National Guard
Michigan Guardsmen Complete New Weapons Course

Interactive Experiences

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.

These Heroes Are Not Forgotten

Thousands of American service personnel are missing from previous conflicts and the Defense POW/MIA Agency remains relentless in its mission to provide the fullest possible accounting to their families and the nation, until they’re home.

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.

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These Heroes Are Not Forgotten

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