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An airman in medical gear and gloves works in a lab. — Spotlight | Defense News
Coronavirus: DOD Response

The Defense Department is working closely with the Department of Health and Human Services and the State Department to provide support in dealing with the coronavirus outbreak.

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An airman in medical gear and gloves works in a lab.

An airman holds up a soda and a banana while children point to them. — Spotlight Observances
Month of the Military Child

During April, Month of the Military Child, DOD recognizes military children and youth – from their resilience to their strength. Everything they do is everything to us!
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Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military — Spotlight Defense News
Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military

At the direction of President Biden, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III ordered a 90-Day Independent Review Commission (IRC) on Sexual Assault in the Military to take bold action to address sexual assault and harassment in the force. The IRC will make recommendations related to: accountability; prevention; climate and culture; and victim care and support.
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Military personnel sit at computer terminals in a room with a large screen. One service member is standing. — Spotlight Reform
Engineering in the DOD

Military and civilian engineers share a unique mission within the Defense Department – to advance cutting-edge engineering technology, systems and practices in specializations that range from cyber and space to hypersonics and quantum science and more, all in support of the warfighter.
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A man briefs the media inside the Pentagon. — News | Defense News
Any Terrorist Attack on U.S. Military Drawdown in Afghanistan Will Be Met Forcefully, Kirby Says

The United States is well aware of Taliban threats to the U.S. military drawdown, which are scheduled to begin May 1 and be completed by Sept. 11, 2021, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said.
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A man in a military uniform plays an instrument, while nearby, other men in military uniforms prepare to raise a large American flag. — News | Defense News
Flag Raised for First Time at National World War I Memorial

The National World War I Memorial is a testament to the strength of the American people, and honors the bravery and sacrifice made by service members during the war, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
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Airmen, shown from behind, sit in the darkened cockpit of an aircraft in flight. — News | Partnerships
Partnerships Are Vital to U.S. Military, Security Challenges in Europe

U.S. partnerships and alliances are critical to combatting unwelcome actions by adversaries, such as those stemming from Russian aggression, two key defense officials told the House Armed Services Committee.
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Hospital ship arrives in port. — News | Defense News
Southcom Can Use More Security Cooperation, Commander Says

Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and security cooperation are top budget priorities, the U.S. Southern Command's commander told the House Appropriations Committee.
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A submarine is surfaced near a large sheet of ice. Snow is piled up on top of the submarine. — News | Defense News
U.S. Must Get 'On the Field' in Arctic to Defend National Interests There

The U.S. has to develop more persistence in the Arctic region if it wants to be a player there, according to the commander of U.S. Northern Command.
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Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby Holds a Press Briefing

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Secretary of Defense Statement on Nomination of Dr. Mara Karlin to ASD(SPC)

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Force Health Protection Guidance (Supplement 20) – Department of Defense Guidance for Personnel Traveling During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic

From The Services

A drone kicks up dust as it hovers above a dessert landscape. — Army
Pentagon Completes Counter Drone Tech Demonstration

Marines demonstrate technology in a field. — Marine Corps
Project CLOAK: Modernizing Data Transmission

A carrier strike group sails across the ocean. — Navy
U.S., French Carrier Strike Groups Conduct Dual Ops

A combat rescue helicopter prepares for take off. — Air Force
Jolly Green II Completes Developmental Testing

Space Force

Space Force Unveils Structure for New Command

An F-35 jet flies in a blue sky. — National Guard
Northern Thaw Exercise Concludes at Volk Field

Experience DOD

America's submarines have come a long way since the first hand-cranked wooden rigs. Today's state-of-the-art vessels are able to support hundreds of sailors working and living together under the sea for months at a time. — Living in the Deep

America's submarines have come a long way since the first hand-cranked wooden rigs. Today's state-of-the-art vessels are able to support hundreds of sailors working and living together under the sea for months at a time.

Common Threads: Marine Corps — Common Threads: Marine Corps Uniform Evolution

The U.S. Marine Corps is the nation's expeditionary force in readiness, participating in every U.S. war since the Corps' founding on Nov. 10, 1775. Marine Corps uniforms and equipment have evolved to fit the needs and mission of each Marine and every deployment, perpetually increasing warfighters' survivability, mobility and lethality.

A batter, catcher and umpire play baseball at a stadium. — For Love of the Game: Baseball's Impact on the Navy

From its introduction into the Navy in the late 1800s, baseball became a phenomenon that U.S. sailors — many of whom were Major League pros — helped to spread around the world.

Living in the Deep

For Love of the Game