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Photo of the Day: Extending the Fight
An Air Force E-3 Sentry refuels over Iraq from a KC-135 Stratotanker, Jan. 18, 2017, extending the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan
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The MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper continue to shape the battle space in the campaign to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
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Defense Secretary Ash Carter meets with master chief petty officers from 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
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Service members march down Pennsylvania Avenue in a dress rehearsal for the 58th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C., Jan. 15, 2017. Army photo by David Vergun
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Defense Secretary Ash Carter briefs reporters at the Pentagon, Jan. 19, 2017. DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jette Carr
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Social Media Offers Tools to Improve Mental Health, Reduce Suicide
Army Secretary Eric Fanning speaks at the Symposium on Suicide Prevention. DoD photo by John Martinez
White House Fellow Robert Accordino discusses suicide prevention and Army Secretary Eric Fanning's symposium on suicide prevention and social media.
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New DARPA Technology Could Simplify Secure Data Sharing
The goal of the Defense Advanced Research Project's Agency's new Secure Handhelds on Assured Resilient networks at the tactical Edge (SHARE) program is to create a system where information at multiple levels of security classification could be processed on a single handheld device using a resilient secure network that links devices without needing to route traffic through secure data centers. Graphic courtesy DARPA
SHARE aims to create a system where secure information could be processed on a handheld device without needing to route traffic through secure data centers.
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Defense Secretary Ash Carter kicked off a national discussion on building "the force of the future" and what the Defense Department must do to change and adapt to maintain its superiority well into the 21st century. The president has authorized U.S. Central Command to work with partner nations to conduct targeted airstrikes in Iraq and Syria as part of the comprehensive strategy to degrade and defeat the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). Defense leaders remain focused on efforts to strengthen relationships and modernize U.S. alliances in the Asia-Pacific region as a priority for 21st century security interests and sustaining U.S. global leadership
The Defense Department's cyber strategy guides the development of DoD's cyber forces and seeks to strengthen cyber defense and cyber deterrence posture. It focuses on building cyber capabilities and organizations for DoD's three primary cyber missions. Given today's globalized access to knowledge and the rapid pace of technology development, innovation, speed, and agility have taken on a greater importance. The Defense Department serves as an innovative leader in developing technology to protect Americans and troops - on and off the battlefield. In proclaiming November as Military Family Month, President Barack Obama noted that "our extraordinary military families -- our heroes on the home front -- stand alongside our patriots in uniform, and in their example we see the very best of our country's spirit." The Defense Department joins the nation in honoring the commitment, sacrifices and contributions families of service members make every day in support of the military and the nation.
The Defense Department honors the courage of wounded, ill or injured service members, and highlights the programs that support their return to duty or transition to the civilian community. We can all play a role in preventing suicide, but many people don't know what they can do to support the service member or veteran who is going through a difficult time. The Defense Department's theme for Suicide Prevention Month is: BeThere - your action could save a life. The Defense Department is taking a stand against sexual assault in the military in an effort to maintain the well-being of U.S. service members and their families. Check out Defense.gov's special coverage, which includes information about resources dedicated to preventing and appropriately responding to this crime.