NATO's Joint Force Command — Norfolk is integral to the alliance's strategy for maintaining peace, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said at a ceremony marking the command's full operational capability.
For 20 years in Afghanistan, Afghan nationals lent assistance to the military operations led by American service personnel. With operations in that country closing out by the end of August, the U.S. government has made plans to move those civilians and their families to other locations.
Hurricane season is from June to November, but preparation, response and recovery are ongoing throughout the year. The Defense Department stands ready with troops, equipment and other capabilities to assist local and federal authorities prepare and provide humanitarian and disaster response support.
A DOD official says the department must invest today in creating a robust test and evaluation infrastructure with live and synthetic environments that's equipped with cutting-edge tools and staffed by people with deep expertise.
The 2022 budget request supports the department's efforts to address mission requirements and ensure service members have a safe and resilient place to live and work, a Defense Department official told the House Armed Services Committee.
When Airman 1st Class Genesaret Balladares received word that the Army Natural Resources Program, Oahu, needed help, she relied on her security forces family to aid the wildlife on the mountain sacred to her.
NATO is a transatlantic alliance of 30 like-minded North American and European countries securing peace since 1949.
Through air shows and flyovers, the Thunderbirds, the Air Force's flight demonstration team, has performed all around the world since 1953, wowing fans while displaying the principles the Air Force represents.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence's 2021 Global Emerging Technology Summit.
The U.S. Navy has grown into one of the largest and most respected maritime forces in the world since its founding in 1775. Missions are carried out at sea, on land and in the air and the various uniforms reflect that versatility.
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.
They're not dumb grunts, and hitting the target requires more than good aim. Set your sights on discovering what snipers do, and how they master their essential, exacting, lethal art.
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