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Austin brings holiday cheer to deployed service members
November 27, 2024 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III expressed gratitude, shared stories and offered encouragement to troops and their families who have sacrificed the comforts of home while serving their country... MORE

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Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks honors service members in Thanksgiving message
November 27, 2024 — Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks delivered a message of gratitude, paying tribute to the sacrifices of U.S. service members, civilian personnel and their families... MORE

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Recruitment rises 12.5% despite ongoing challenges
November 1, 2024 — The Defense Department's armed services branches recruited 12.5% more people in fiscal year 2024 than in the year prior despite a challenging and disinterested recruiting market... MORE

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Defense Department tests AI software, advances to improve physical security posture
October 28, 2024 — DOD is looking at AI's ability to enhance existing surveillance capabilities and threat detection, aligning with the department's broader strategy to integrate data, analytics and AI across its operations. ... MORE

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DOD remains engaged in hurricane response, recovery efforts
October 23, 2024 — The Defense Department continues to be engaged with interagency partners in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the White House, state and local governments, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said... MORE

Medical leaders provide update on DOD's health care focus
October 16, 2024 — All service members and their families deserve quality care, better access to treatment centers, health care providers and mental and physical well-being, the director of the Defense Health Agency said... MORE

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DOD, FEMA working in unison on hurricane relief efforts
October 11, 2024 — The efforts include thousands of DOD personnel, vehicles and equipment providing relief on the ground in the affected states of Florida and North Carolina, as well as executive-level coordination in the nation's capital... MORE

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Air Force officer honors family legacy through medical service, leadership
October 4, 2024 — As an Air Force allergist and immunologist, U.S. Air Force Maj. Lauren Gabreski carries the values instilled by her grandfather. After completing the Allergy and Immunology Fellowship at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center on June 30, 2024, she transitioned to the 48th Healthcare Operations Squadron at Royal Air Force Lakenheath in the United Kingdom. Reflecting on her journey before the move, Gabreski shared how her family's military service shaped her path. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Baxter, allergist and immunologist with the 56th Healthcare Operations Squadron, Maj. Lauren Gabreski, allergist and immunologist with the 48th HCOS, and Lt. Col. Tasha Hellu, allergist and immunologist with the 10th HCOS, pose for a graduation photo by a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt at the Lackland Parade Field, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, in June 2024. Gabreski’s grandfather, retired Air Force Col. Francis “Gabby” Gabreski, flew the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt during World War II and the Korean War, becoming one of only seven U.S. combat pilots to achieve ace status in two wars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Steigelman)

DOD announces latest efforts to improve quality of life for service members
September 13, 2024 — The Defense Department announced a new series of initiatives aimed at improving the welfare and well-being of service members and their families. ... MORE

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DOD mission a natural fit for impactful technology professionals, officials say
August 8, 2024 — The Defense Department's critical mission and focus on the warfighter continues to serve as a key draw for technology professionals, a senior Pentagon official said Aug. 7... MORE

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DOD making progress in eliminating bottlenecks to spouse employment through state-level advocacy
August 1, 2024 — Military service attracts bright, capable and ambitious people, and the Defense Department must take their needs and those of their spouses seriously, a DOD official said... MORE

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DOD releases Exceptional Family Member Program survey results
July 30, 2024 — The Defense Department's first Exceptional Family Member Program survey is part of ongoing efforts to ensure it provides comprehensive support to military families with special medical or educational needs. ... MORE

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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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