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Fort Lee Chosen as First Stop in U.S. for Relocating Afghans Under Operation Allies Refuge

About 2,500 Afghan nationals are expected to stay at Fort Lee, Va., for a few days before being resettled elsewhere in the United States, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said.

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DOD Holds First Public Outreach Event to Engage With PFAS Stakeholders

The Defense Department hosted an online forum that allowed for an open and transparent dialogue between the department and stakeholders affected by the presence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS.
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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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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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Veterans Can Request a Correction to Military Records Through a Review Board

Veterans can apply to correct inaccuracies or injustices in their military records, including an upgrade in discharge, officials for the DOD's legal policy office said.

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Medal of Honor Monday: Navy Vice Adm. Joel T. Boone

Navy Vice Adm. Joel T. Boone treated injured service members through the horrors of both world wars and everything in between. Before earning many of his high-ranking accomplishments, though, he received one of the most memorable — the Medal of Honor.

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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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Milley Marks Full Operational Capability of NATO Command in Norfolk

NATO's Joint Force Command — Norfolk is integral to the alliance's strategy for maintaining peace, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said at a ceremony marking the command's full operational capability.

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San Antonio Military Medical Community Becomes 7th Medical 'Market'

The San Antonio Military Health System became the San Antonio Market in a ceremony at Brooke Army Medical Center — the seventh such medical market in U.S. military medicine.

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Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby Holds a Press Briefing

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Statement From Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby on Upcoming Secretary of Defense Travel

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Guantanamo Bay Detainee Transfer Announced

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Army Olympians Await Opening of Tokyo Games

A lizard sits on the sand next to fingers of an outstretched hand. — Marine Corps
Marines Work to Protect Wildlife During Training

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Marines Work to Protect Wildlife During Training

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Navy Christens Future USNS John Lewis

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Lab Invites Innovative Ideas Through Tech Connect

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Guardians to Adopt New Fitness Assessment Alternatives

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Alaska Guard Rescues 2 After Crash Landing

Common Threads: Navy Uniform Evolution

The U.S. Navy has grown into one of the largest and most respected maritime forces in the world since its founding in 1775. Missions are carried out at sea, on land and in the air and the various uniforms reflect that versatility.

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.

Art of the Shot

They're not dumb grunts, and hitting the target requires more than good aim. Set your sights on discovering what snipers do, and how they master their essential, exacting, lethal art.

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We Prepare. You Should, Too.

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