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All-volunteer force proves successful for U.S. military
June 1, 2023 — The January 1973 decision to fill the U.S. military's ranks exclusively with volunteers rather than with draftees has been proven sound, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks said... MORE

Three uniformed service members stand near one another. In the background are a U.S. flag and a helicopter.

DOD starts tiered COVID-19 testing process to ensure safety
April 23, 2020 — The Defense Department is moving to a tiered COVID-19 testing program to protect service members and ensure they can continue to do the nation's business, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said April 22... MORE

A sailor in protective gear takes a Marine’s temperature.