Defense Secretary Ash Carter discussed the U.S. strategy with respect to Russia following the U.S. intelligence community's assessment of alleged Russian activities in the November presidential election.
The first significant snowfall of the season blankets headstones and wreaths in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Jan. 7, 2017. Army photo by Rachel Larue
Scientists and engineers at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., are creating a coating technology designed to help prevent sand from causing damage to military equipment.
Year in Review highlights the Defense Department's top 10 issues in 2016, from fighting terrorism and standing with allies around the globe to forging tech ties and building the Force of the Future.
Live Today: Dunford to Host Armed Forces Farewell for Carter 3 p.m. EST

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Uniformed and civilian cyber and military intelligence specialists monitor Army networks in the Cyber Mission Unit’s Cyber Operations Center at Fort Gordon, Ga. Courtesy photo by Michael L. Lewis
Pentagon Officials Describe Ongoing Importance of Cyber Capabilities Story | Special Report

Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work and Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Frank Kendall stand with the Project Manager Maneuver Ammunition Systems winner of the David Packard Excellence in Acquisitions Award, at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Jan. 6, 2017. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith
Work, Kendall Honor Best in Acquisition Story | Flickr Album

An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron performs preflight checks at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, Dec. 29, 2016. The 134th EFS is flying combat missions for Operation Inherent Resolve to support and enable Iraqi Security Forces’ efforts with the unique capabilities provided by the fighter squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)(Released)
U.S. Airstrikes Weaken Al-Qaida, ISIL Terrorists, DoD Spokesman Says Story | Statement | Transcript | Special Report

USS Carl Vinson operates in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 19, 2016.
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Blogs

Pearl Harbor Seaman’s Heroism Earns Him WWII’s 1st Medal of Honor
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This week's Medal of Honor Monday blog highlights Navy Seaman 1st Class James Ward, the first World War II service member to receive the medal.
Carter Highlights DoD Accomplishments
Defense Secretary Ash Carter meets with sailors on the guided-missile cruiser USS John C. McCain at Naval Base Yokosuka, Japan, Dec. 6, 2016. DOD photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley
Defense Secretary Ash Carter outlines some of the many accomplishments of the Department of Defense over the past eight years.

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