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A service member administers the COVID-19 vaccine to a civilian. — 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 service member administers the COVID-19 vaccine to a civilian.

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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Two female soldiers and a civilian applaud for a female veteran in a hot pink shirt walking outside at a memorial. — Spotlight Observances
Women's History Month

The Defense Department honors the contributions of women serving in the military and DOD civilian forces, celebrating the richness and diversity of their achievements in March and throughout the year.
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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 man poses for a photo. — Feature | Know Your Military
Sports Heroes Who Served: 'Bonanza' Actor Served in Army During Korean War

Bobby Dan Davis Blocker is best known for his role as the TV character Hoss Cartwright in the Western series "Bonanza," but he also served in the Army and was wounded in action during the Korean War.
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A female soldier works at a hospital computer. — News | Defense News
Former Marine Corps Officer Turned Army Critical Care Nurse Serves on COVID-19 Front Lines

From a Marine Corps logistics officer to a critical care nurse serving on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic for the Army Reserve — Capt. Tineisha Nagle has led a life dedicated to serving her country.
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Multiple military ships move through a narrow passage of water. — News | Defense News
Military Using Alternatives to Suez Canal In Middle East

While a commercial vessel blocks passage through the Suez Canal, U.S. war ships have alternatives to carry out operations and mission.
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A young Air Force colonel shows the results of a wet down after her final flight aboard the blue and white aircraft behind her. — News | Defense News
DOD Officials Give Report on Women Peace and Security Compliance

The Women Peace and Security program fits into the Defense Department's breadbasket because "it is a tool for smart power," the Joint Staff's deputy director for counter threats and international cooperation said.
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A helicopter flies close to ground troops in a field. — Feature | Observances
Nation Observes Vietnam War Veterans Day

Americans are joining together to commemorate the service and sacrifices made by the nearly 3 million service members who served in Vietnam.
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From The Services

A soldier holds up a magazine while posing for a photo. — Army
Female Officer Shares Experience With Magazine

A group of service members pose for a photo. — Marine Corps
Allied, Partner Nation Officers Visit Camp Lejeune

Four ships sail in formation. — Navy
U.S., Indian Forces Conduct Maritime Exercise

A robot and a military working dog pose. — Air Force
Robot Dogs Arrive at Tyndall Air Force Base

An officer speaks from a large monitor. — Space Force
Space Operations Chief Speaks to Florida ROTC

A soldier stand next to a woman as they pose for a photo. — National Guard
Michigan Guardsman Saves Nurse at Vaccine Clinic

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.

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Honors for Valor