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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III — News
Austin Gives Senate Hard Truths of Lessons From Afghanistan

''We helped build a state, but we could not forge a nation,'' Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III told the Senate Armed Services Committee, encapsulating America's 20-year involvement in Afghanistan.

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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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National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, marks a time to showcase and honor the many contributions Hispanic Americans have made to the Defense Department and the nation.
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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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Austin, Milley: No Debate About Courage, Commitment of Americans Who Served in Afghanistan

How the Afghanistan conflict ended must not obscure the pride Americans should have for the men and women who fought there, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.

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DOD Official Says Concept of Integrated Deterrence Is Call to Action

The new vision of integrated deterrence is multi-domain, spans numerous geographic areas of responsibility, is united with allies and partners, and is fortified by all instruments of national power, a Defense Department official said.

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Austin Checks on Facilities for Afghans at New Jersey Base

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III traveled to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, to visit the facilities provided for Afghan evacuees at Liberty Village on the base.

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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.

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Sports Heroes Who Served: 4 Football Notables Made the Ultimate Sacrifice

Four football players served in the military and were killed in action. For paying the ultimate sacrifice, they can be listed as some of America's greatest heroes.

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks Before the Senate Armed Services Committee (As Prepared)

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General Officer Announcement

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DOD Publishes Federal Register Notice for Input on Supply Chain Vulnerabilities and Opportunities

From The Services

A soldier greets a smiling woman and child. — Army
Housing Pay to Adjust for Some Due to Pandemic

A Marine practices applying a splint on the arm of another Marine. — Marine Corps
Marines Learn Tactical Combat Casualty Care

U.S. and Bahrain military leaders stand around a piece of equipment. — Navy
U.S. Navy, Bahrain To Advance New Unmanned Systems

An illustration showing two people sitting at a table talking. — Air Force
Service Members, Civilians Partner to Save Lives

A man presents information at the front of a classroom. — Space Force
Guardians Train on Process Mapping, Automation

A service member holds an M17 pistol. — National Guard
Vermont Guardsman Solves M17 Pistol Issue

Interactive Experiences

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.

Subterranean Challenge

Robotics teams compete in the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's Subterranean Challenge which seeks novel approaches to help revolutionize how we operate underground.

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.

These Heroes Are Not Forgotten

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