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Top News: U.S. Strikes Weaken Al-Qaida, ISIL, DoD Spokesman Says
A series of precision U.S. airstrikes against al-Qaida operatives this week in northwestern Syria’s Idlib province killed more than 20 militants, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook said.
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Photo of the Day: Iwakuni Landing
An F/A-18D Hornet approaches Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 5, 2017. The Hornet is training to improve operations in the Pacific region. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson
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'Sandphobic' Coating Technology
Scientists and engineers at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., are creating a coating technology designed to help prevent sand from causing damage to military equipment.
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Sexual Assault: Awareness and Prevention
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.
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Deployments Bolster U.S. Presence in Western Pacific, Europe
During a news briefing, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook announced operational deployments that will boost U.S. presence in the western Pacific and in Europe.
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Afghanistan Mission Remains on Track, Defense Spokesman Says
Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook said the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan continues to provide support to the Afghan government and its armed forces so that they can secure the country for themselves.
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Affordable Care Act Mandates Reporting Minimum Essential Health Coverage
Defense Department civilians, military members, nonappropriated funds employees and their families will need to validate their minimum essential health care coverage as reported to the Internal Revenue Service, the Pentagon’s top health official said.
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Defense Leaders Testify on Foreign Cyber Threats
Marcel J. Lettre, undersecretary of defense for intelligence, and Navy Adm. Michael S. Rogers, commander of U.S. Cyber Command and director of the National Security Agency, testified at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on foreign cyber threats. Click to watch the full event:
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Top Leaders Salute Obama at Armed Forces Farewell Ceremony
Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford hosted an armed forces full-honor review farewell ceremony for President Barack Obama at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va.
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U.S.-Led Coalition Airstrikes Eliminate Key ISIL Leaders in Syria, Iraq
An Inherent Resolve spokesman said U.S.-led coalition airstrikes in Iraq and Syria have recently killed several prominent Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant leaders.
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Full Event: Task Force Spokesman Briefs Reporters
Military Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq
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3-D Printed Drones Fly High for Army
Army researchers tested 3-D printed unmanned aircraft systems that were created on-demand for specific missions.
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Wet or Dry, Research Vessel Sally Ride's Labs Support 'Super' Science
Data gathered from R/V Sally Ride will help the Navy better understand whale migration patterns to avoid putting them at risk during naval exercises.
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