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Woman fills test tube. — Spotlight | Defense News
Operation Warp Speed

Using the resources of the federal government and the U.S. private sector, Operation Warp Speed will accelerate the testing, supply, development, and distribution of safe and effective vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics to counter COVID-19 by January 2021.

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A large group of aircraft fly in formation. — Spotlight | Lethality
National Defense Strategy

The National Defense Strategy provides a clear road map for the Department of Defense to meet the challenges posed by a re-emergence of long-term strategic competition with China and Russia. The National Defense Strategy acknowledges an increasingly complex global security environment, characterized by overt challenges to the free and open international order.
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Guardsmen wearing face masks and gloves deliver groceries to a food bank. — 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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A graphic shows honeycomb lines and the words "AI" and "Data." — Spotlight | Reform
Artificial Intelligence

The Defense Department's Artificial Intelligence Strategy directs DOD to accelerate the adoption of AI and the creation of a force fit for the times.
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A service member descends through the air with a parachute and a flag, — Spotlight | Observances
National POW/MIA Recognition Day

The Defense Department remembers and honors those Americans who were prisoners of war and those who served and never returned home.
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Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper speaks from behind a dias. — News | Defense News
Esper Visits Aircraft Carrier, Discusses National Security With Sailors

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper assured sailors aboard the USS Carl Vinson in the Pacific Ocean that aircraft carriers will continue to play a pivotal role in the nation's defense strategy.
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An airman kneels during a training exercise. — Feature | Defense News
Connecticut Air National Guard Squadrons Work Together, Train Safely

Members of three Connecticut National Guard squadrons combined with the 103rd Medical Group to conduct key readiness training while protecting the health of participants.
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Airmen work on computers. — News | Defense News
DOD Works to Increase Cybersecurity for U.S., Allies

U.S. Cyber Command has taken a comprehensive and proactive approach that includes working with allies and partners to respond to cyber and other threats before they reach the homeland.
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An aircraft fires flares in a bright blue sky. — Quiz | Know Your Military
Quiz: Unleash Your Inner Airman! Test Your Air Force Knowledge

From humanitarian missions like the Berlin Airlift to commanding the skies over Bosnia, Korea and Iraq, the Air Force has been a vital part of the U.S.'s ability to maintain global security. Aim high and fly, fight and win your way to a 100 percent score!
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DOD Seeks Industry Input Into Dynamic Spectrum Sharing

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Qatari and U.S. Defense Delegations Conduct Discussion of Defense Cooperation

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Readout of Acting Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Dr. James H. Anderson's Meetings With Indonesian Officials

From the Services

A soldier sits on a stack of maps. — Army
Geospatial Engineer Fills Key Role in Kosovo

A Marine gives three Marines a large check. — Marine Corps
Marines Place First in Innovation Challenge

Two ships sail in formaiton. — Navy
U.S., British Navies Conduct Interoperability Ops

An aircraft receives fuel from another aircraft in midair. — Air Force
Air Force Celebrates 73rd Birthday

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Air Force Celebrates 73rd Birthday

A man in a military uniform stands on stage and speaks to an audience. — Space Force
Investment in People is Space Force Focus

Four men sit at a table. — National Guard
National Guardsman Spent 309 Days as a POW

Experience DOD

An airman carries a dog and walks in front of family following him. — We Prepare. You Should, Too.

Service members train and prepare year-round so when disasters strike, troops are ready to help those in harm's way. Learn how you can prepare, too.

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.

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.

We Prepare. You Should, Too.

You Can Vote From Anywhere

For Love of the Game: Baseball's Impact on the Navy