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Deputy Defense Secretary, U.K. Counterpart Discuss Defense, Security Priorities

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks met with U.K. National Security Advisor Sir Stephen Lovegrove to reaffirm the U.S.-U.K. bilateral relationship, a Defense Department spokesman said.

Satellite image of a hurricane cloud formation. — Spotlight |
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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A multicolored poster with the words : Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope. — Spotlight |
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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Defense Secretary Austin smiles and shakes hands with a U.S. Military Academy cadet on a podium. — Spotlight |
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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Investigation of Aug. 29 Airstrike in Kabul to Get Its Own Review

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III asked the secretary of the Air Force to task a military officer — three stars or higher — to review the U.S. Central Command investigation into the Aug. 29 airstrike in Kabul, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said.

Feature | Know Your Military
Sports Heroes Who Served: Soldier Also Was a Top NFL Pass Rusher

Kevin Greene, an NFL Hall of Fame defensive player, helped coach the Green Bay Packers to a Super Bowl victory in 2011. During his military career, he earned the rank of captain and completed training to become a paratrooper.

Spotlight | Observances
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.

News | Reform
DoD Marks 10-Year Anniversary of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Repeal

The repeal of ''don't ask, don't tell'' ended the 17-year military personnel policy enforced by the Defense Department and the military services.

Feature | Know Your Military
Medal of Honor Monday: Army 1st Lt. Axel H. Reed

Army 1st Lt. Axel H. Reed joined the Union Army soon after the Civil War broke out. He fought valiantly through the entire conflict, even after he lost an arm during one of the two battles that earned him the Medal of Honor.

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COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Installation Status Update, September 22, 2021

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Readout of Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks' Meeting With U.K. National Security Advisor Sir Stephen Lovegrove

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Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby Holds a Press Briefing

From The Services

An helicopter takes flight next to a parked helicopter. — Army
Soldiers Perform Live-Fire Aerial Gunnery Training

A sailor in dive gear holds onto a rubber boat as another person helps pull him in. — Marine Corps
Marines Participate in Exercise Neptune Forager

A missile launches in the ocean. — Navy
USS Wyoming Tests Trident II Missiles

Image of two Airmen standing at attention next to flags. — Air Force
Longest-Serving Airman Promotes Son to Brigadier General

The Space Force tapes and service branch patch. — Space Force
Guardians Begin Migration to Space Force CACs

Two soldiers stand at the back of a truck. — National Guard
Oklahoma Guard Completes Ida Relief Mission

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

journey to the Top

The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security.