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No Sign of Operations Tempo Slowing, National Guard Bureau Chief Says

Some 120,000 members of the National Guard have responded this year to natural disasters, have participated in global military operations, responded to civil disturbances and responded to COVID-19, the chief of the National Guard Bureau said.

A soldier loads medical supplies into a vehicle.
Man answers question during a socially distant briefing.

DOD, Base Officials Closely Monitoring COVID-19 Situation

A man in a silver suit stands in front of a military-style research aircraft.

Risk Aversion Impedes Hypersonics Development

A ground-launched missile heads skyward.

Missile Defense Chief Looks to Handle Changing Threat

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Gold Star Families

  • Defense.gov
  • July 2, 2020 | 1:14

As the nation observes its independence, Defense Department officials remind us all to acknowledge and remember the sacrifices of the nation’s Gold Star families.

Video by Department of Defense, Military One Source

INTERACTIVE STORIES

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.

Service members, eligible family members and U.S. citizens overseas have the right to vote, and DOD has the tools and resources to help them do so — from anywhere in the world.

You Can Vote From Anywhere

The Federal Voting Assistance Program works to ensure service members, their eligible family members, and overseas citizens have the tools and resources to successfully vote from anywhere in the world.

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