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An Air Force airman wearing personal protective equipment adjusts medication levels in a syringe. — Spotlight | Defense News
Operation Warp Speed

Using the resources of the federal government and the U.S. private sector, Operation Warp Speed will accelerate the testing, supply, development, and distribution of safe and effective vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics to counter COVID-19 by January 2021.

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An Air Force airman wearing personal protective equipment adjusts medication levels in a syringe.

Soldiers fire an illumination round from a mortar system, lighting up a dark sky. — Spotlight | Lethality
National Defense Strategy

The National Defense Strategy provides a clear road map for the Department of Defense to meet the challenges posed by a re-emergence of long-term strategic competition with China and Russia. The National Defense Strategy acknowledges an increasingly complex global security environment, characterized by overt challenges to the free and open international order.
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One service member dressed in personal protective equipment, puts a nasal swab into a test tube held by a service member wearing a face mask and gloves. — 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 graphic shows honeycomb lines and the words "AI" and "Data." — Spotlight | Reform
Artificial Intelligence

The Defense Department's Artificial Intelligence Strategy directs DOD to accelerate the adoption of AI and the creation of a force fit for the times.
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A woman wearing hospital scrubs shows a robot using ultraviolet light disinfection to another woman wearing scrubs and two people wearing military uniforms; all are wearing face masks. — News | Armed With Science
Naval Hospital Harnesses Power of Sun to Increase COVID-19 Protection

Naval Hospital Bremerton, Washington, has acquired an ultraviolet light-emitting robot, specifically designed to eradicate infectious diseases such as COVID-19.
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A white rocket launches at night. — News | Reform
DOD Awards Applied Hypersonics Contract to Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University's Engineering Experiment Station has been awarded a $20 million per year contract to establish and manage a University Consortium for Applied Hypersonics.
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Two men walk on a red carpet while others stand at attention. — News | Partnerships
India, U.S. Begin Meetings in New Delhi

The relationship between the world's two largest democracies is among the most consequential of the 21st century, administration officials said before top-level meetings between U.S. and Indian officials in New Delhi.
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A man in uniform poses for a photo. — Feature | Know Your Military
Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David D. Porter

Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David Dixon Porter faced incredible odds as he led his men against a well-entrenched enemy during the Philippine Insurrection, demonstrating the leadership and bravery that earned him the Medal of Honor.
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Soldiers and airmen wearing protective equipment load boxes into a vehicle. — News | Defense News
Military to Play Logistics-Only Role in COVID-19 Vaccine Effort

Although military personnel won't be administering any COVID-19 vaccines to the American people, U.S. military expertise in logistics will be relied upon to help ensure vaccines are available across the nation.
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DOD, HHS Award $33 Million Contract to Tecan to Establish Domestic Production Capacity of Disposable Pipette Tips

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Readout of the Bilateral Engagement With Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh

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Defense Department Awards University Consortium for Applied Hypersonics Contract

From the Services

An unmanned aircraft prepares to land. — Army
Project Strengthens Vertical Lift Capabilities

Marines stand in formation; some hold flags. — Marine Corps
Second F-35B Squadron Established in Indo-Pacific

A side-by-side photo of a sailor in his youth and as an adult. — Navy
From Seaman to Admiral

A person pilots an electric vertical takeoff and landing. — Air Force
Interest Soars in Flying Car Program

Space Force

Space Force Activates First Field Command

A group of people stand and sit in front of a large screen. — National Guard
Colorado Guard Joins Fight Against Wildfire

Experience DOD

An airman carries a dog and walks in front of family following him. — We Prepare. You Should, Too.

Service members train and prepare year-round so when disasters strike, troops are ready to help those in harm's way. Learn how you can prepare, too.

Service members, eligible family members and U.S. citizens overseas have the right to vote, and DOD has the tools and resources to help them do so — from anywhere in the world. — You Can Vote From Anywhere

The Federal Voting Assistance Program works to ensure service members, their eligible family members, and overseas citizens have the tools and resources to successfully vote from anywhere in the world.

A batter, catcher and umpire play baseball at a stadium. — For Love of the Game: Baseball's Impact on the Navy

From its introduction into the Navy in the late 1800s, baseball became a phenomenon that U.S. sailors — many of whom were Major League pros — helped to spread around the world.

We Prepare. You Should, Too.

You Can Vote From Anywhere

For Love of the Game: Baseball's Impact on the Navy