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JCS chairman puts strategic picture in focus during Aspen talk
July 22, 2024 — Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. gave some insight into the thought processes of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the Aspen Security Forum... MORE

Immersive program arms DOD, builds acquisition professionals' innovation skills
July 17, 2024 — The Department of Defense is looking for the next cohort of acquisition professionals seeking to expand their careers with the tools and insights needed to harness commercial technology innovation. ... MORE

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DOD working to raise awareness of avenues for public service
June 25, 2024 — The Department of Defense is actively working to raise the public's awareness of opportunities to serve their country both in military and civilian capacities... MORE

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Service chiefs discuss role of partnerships in meeting defense demands
May 15, 2024 — Partnerships with allies and across the services are key to maintaining the United States' edge amid an increasingly challenging national security backdrop, the military's top officers said... MORE

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DOD, State Department expand employment opportunities for military spouses stationed overseas
April 22, 2024 — The Defense Department is taking steps to ensure military spouses can continue to thrive in their own careers while accompanying service members on overseas assignments.  ... MORE

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Joint effort to clear Baltimore bridge debris launches over weekend
April 3, 2024 — Multiple DOD assets teamed with state, federal and private sector agencies in Baltimore Harbor to begin removing wreckage from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse March 30... MORE

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Air Force Chief of Staff focuses on threats, empowering Airmen who defend against them
April 1, 2024 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin said the top priority is ensuring programs, training and people are ready to deal with threats from high-end adversaries or others. ... MORE

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Promising experiment signals future integration of advanced tech into Army units
March 25, 2024 — The Army is moving toward a future where soldier formations will be more efficient and lethal thanks to the integration of advanced technology both on the ground and in the air, according to the service's chief of staff... MORE

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Official says DOD aims to promote service in its recruiting message 
February 1, 2024 — A national call to service that inspires young people to think about how they can contribute to something bigger than themselves would help support the DOD's recruiting efforts, a senior Defense Department official said... MORE

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Taking care of service members key to recruiting next generation
January 31, 2024 — The Defense Department's focus on taking care of those in uniform is a critical component for motivating the next generation to serve, a senior Pentagon official said... MORE

DOD official discusses challenges, solutions to recruiting all-volunteer force 
January 30, 2024 — With the recruiting rate for the all-volunteer force declining, defense leaders are asking how the military can connect with and motivate the new generation to serve... MORE

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Air Force mourns 5th CMSAF passing
January 18, 2024 — Robert D. Gaylor, the fifth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, passed away on Jan. 17, at the age of 93... MORE

Robert D. Gaylor, the fifth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, passed away Jan. 17, at the age of 93. Among his numerous achievements as CMSAF, he played a significant role in the creation of the Air Force’s new maternity uniform and pushed for a policy change allowing junior enlisted Airmen undergoing a permanent change of station to transport their families at the government’s expense. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Why I stay: Chief Master Sgt. Carlos F. Damian
January 12, 2024 — Chief Master Sgt. Carlos Francisco Damian currently serves as the command chief for the 37th Training Wing. His journey is a testament to the values of discipline and resilience... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Carlos F. Damian, 37th Training Wing Command Chief

After tough Year, military recruiting is looking up
December 26, 2023 — It's no secret that 2023 was a tough year for military recruiting, but there's reason to be optimistic going into 2024, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said... MORE

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Space Force leader highlights service achievements, future
December 18, 2023 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John F. Bentivegna highlighted the accomplishments of Guardians during his keynote address at the Space Force Association's inaugural Spacepower Conference on Dec. 13... MORE

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Chiefs discuss military recruiting challenges at committee hearing
December 11, 2023 — The military's recruiting chiefs said they are making progress in meeting goals even in the face of one of the toughest recruiting landscapes in recent years... MORE

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Hicks calls on civilian, military leaders to preserve success of all-volunteer force
November 8, 2023 — Maintaining healthy civil-military relations and taking care of service members is critical to maintaining the success of the Defense Department's all-volunteer force, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said... MORE

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Retiring SEAC calls on Americans to support service members
November 6, 2023 — While U.S. service members come from society, no one should "mistake the warrior few with the society they serve," outgoing Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Ramón "CZ" Colón-López said... MORE

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'Guardian Spirit' key to Space Force success
October 19, 2023 — Amplifying opportunities for Space Force guardians to shape the future of their service is among the top lines of effort for the chief of space operations... MORE

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Deputy Defense Secretary: DOD forever resilient after 9/11
September 11, 2023 — More than two decades after the Sept. 11, 2001, attack, the defense community's resilience and commitment to serve in the face of tragedy continues to shine through, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said Sept. 8... MORE

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