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Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper speaks at a podium while also being shown on a large screen to his right. — Esper Outlines Global Challenges, Opportunities

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper discussed issues ranging from the budget and National Defense Strategy to global Defense Department activities at the Reagan National Defense Forum.

Soldiers wade into waist-deep water toward the shore of a beach from a ship with a ramp in the back. — Commemorating World War II

A sailor uses tools to clean a patient's teeth. — Combined Services' Medical Approaches Strengthen DOD, Officials Say

Three young soldiers look at cyber equipment. — Vice Adm. Myers Says Partnerships Are Key to Success in Cyberspace

Features

Three men and a woman sit in chairs as they look at an accordion found during World War II. One of the men holds a photo of a soldier above an album that is in his lap. — U.S. General Returns WWII Accordion to German Owner's Family

A female conductor waves her baton to musicians. — Conducting Cultural Diplomacy: It's a Music Thing

Photo of a Marine Corps colonel wearing his khaki dress uniform, cap and Medal of Honor. — Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Col. William E. Barber

A large group of fruit and vegetables displayed on a table. — Feeding the Force

A black Civil War soldier wears his cap and uniform with three medals pinned to his dress shirt. — Medal of Honor Monday: Army Sgt. Maj. Christian Fleetwood

DODLive

A computer graphic uses lines and codes to portray a human head. — The Untapped Potential of Artificial Intelligence Technologies

Native Americans dance around a military helicopter. — Here's Why Army Helicopters Have Native American Names

A large blimp tethered to the ground. — Defense Logistics Agency's Got a lot Going on Below the Surface

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Pearl Harbor: 78th Remembrance Ceremony

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Dec. 7, 2019 | 01:23:44

World War II veterans, U.S. and allied service members, friends and family, commemorate the 78th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, at a ceremony sponsored by the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, National Parks Service, Dec. 7 2019.
This year’s ceremony -- “Glimmers of Victory” -- honors the sacrifices of those who died in the attack while paying tribute to the allies’ ultimate victory in WWII.

Interactive Stories

A picture of a photographer with a set of images overlaying the background. — DOD in Photos: 2019

The men and women of the U.S. military who train and conduct operations around the world are also family members, friends and neighbors with a range of interests. Get a glimpse into their lives and their work as we turn to military photographers for a chronicle of the year.

From section to major command — an interactive look at the Air Force's organization structure. — Military Units: Air Force

The Air Force structure is a bit of a mix of the Army and Marine Corps structures. The elements of command might change based on the type of unit, but the basic elements remain constant.

Operational and administrative — an interactive look at the Navy’s organizational structure. — Military Units: Navy

Operational and administrative — an interactive look at the Navy’s organizational structure.

Quizzes

Marines in green and khaki uniforms and helmets salute in front of a helicopter and stand behind a Marine color guard with rifles, an American flag and a Marine Corps flag lowered. — Quiz: Muster Your Marine Mettle

Soldiers in uniform and members of the public carry a huge American flag at shoulder-height in a parade on the streets of New York City. Vietnam veterans are in the background. — Quiz: Test Your Veterans Day Knowledge

Sailors stand on top of a submarine as it travels through waters. — Quiz: How Deep Is Your Navy Knowledge?

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Release Readout of Meeting Between Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper and Singapore Minister for Defence Ng Eng Hen

Contract Contracts For Dec. 6, 2019

Release Statement by Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper

Contract Contracts For Dec. 5, 2019

Release General Officer Assignments

Transcript Secretary Esper In-Flight Interview With Phil Stewart From Reuters