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DOD Innovation Speed Must Increase to Modernize

The Defense Department must be more innovative and act faster in its pursuit of putting new technology in warfighters' hands, the director of Defense Innovation Unit said.

Blackhawk flies over Fort McCoy, Wisc.
People participate in a military ceremony.

Leaders Praise Outgoing Air Force Chief of Staff, Welcome Successor

Military personnel use loading equipment to move supplies.

After Explosion, U.S. Military Planes Deliver Aid to Beirut

A service member uses a communication device.

CIO Says Top-Level Leadership Helped DOD Navigate COVID Crisis

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Cybercom, NSA Participate in Election Security panel discussion

  • Defense.gov
  • Aug. 7, 2020 | 59:15

Army Brig. Gen. Joe Hartman, commander of Cyber National Mission Force at U.S. Cyber Command and Cybercom election security lead, and Dave Imbordino, National Security Agency election security lead, participate in a virtual defense readiness condition panel on election security at Ft. Meade, Md., Aug. 7, 2020.

INTERACTIVE STORIES

The triad, along with assigned forces, provide 24/7 deterrence to prevent catastrophic actions from our adversaries and they stand ready, if necessary, to deliver a decisive response, anywhere, anytime.

America’s Nuclear Triad

The triad, along with assigned forces, provide 24/7 deterrence to prevent catastrophic actions from our adversaries and they stand ready, if necessary, to deliver a decisive response, anywhere, anytime.

The United States joins other nations in celebrating V-E Day, the official surrender of Nazi Germany on May 8, 1945, marking the end of the war in Europe during World War II.

Victory in Europe Day: Time of Celebration, Reflection

On Victory in Europe Day, or V-E Day, Germany unconditionally surrendered its military forces to the Allies, including the United States.

Making a Mark - Army Marksmanship Unit

Making a Mark - Army Marksmanship Unit

Imagine spending all day, every day, practicing trick shots with a shotgun, taking out 10 moving targets with a pistol in six seconds flat, or perfecting your shot toward a target the size of a period.

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