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12/05/2014

GOLD MEDAL DINNER

Navy Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr., vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, congratulates Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Allen during the USO’s 53rd Armed Forces Gala and Gold Medal Dinner in New York, Dec. 4, 2014. Allen, an avionics electrical technician, was one of five service members to receive a USO Military leadership award. DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Nathan Gallahan

12/05/2014

TANK COVER

U.S. soldiers move from behind an old tank during an exercise at Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Dec. 3, 2014. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. William Tanner

12/05/2014

CARTER NOMINATION

Ashton B. Carter offers remarks after President Barack Obama nominated Carter to serve as the next defense secretary during an event at the White House, Dec. 5, 2014. Obama's announcement followed the resignation of Chuck Hagel, who will remain in office until the U.S. Senate confirms a successor. Carter served as deputy defense secretary from October 2011 to December 2013, and served as undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics before that. Video screen shot

12/04/2014

SMOKE RINGS

An HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter with the 101st Rescue Squadron, 106th Rescue Wing, tests a defensive system during a simulated rescue of a downed airman near Westhampton Beach, N.Y., Nov. 25 2014. New York Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Christopher S. Muncy

12/04/2014

HOVER HOOK

Soldiers hone their slingload skills on Fort Stewart, Ga., Dec. 1, 2014, by attaching cargo to a hovering Black Hawk helicopter. The helicopter is from the 3rd Aviation Regiment and the soldiers below are from the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Wrigley

12/05/2014

PENTAGON CEREMONY

Navy Adm. Jonathan Greenert, chief of Naval Operations, delivers remarks during the Vice Admiral James Stockdale Leadership Award ceremony in the Pentagon Hall of Heroes in Washington, D.C., Dec. 4, 2014. The Stockdale Leadership Award is presented annually to two commissioned officers on active duty below the rank of captain who are in command of a single ship, submarine, aviation squadron or operational warfare unit at the time of nomination. The award is unique candidates are nominated. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Julianne F. Metzger

12/04/2014

HAGEL BRIEFING

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announces the release of a report noting progress in eliminating sexual assault within the military during the past three fiscal years while briefing reporters at the Pentagon, Dec. 4, 2014. Hagel was joined by Army Maj. Gen. Jeffrey J. Snow, director, DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office, right, and Jessica Wright, undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness. DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean Hurt

12/04/2014

Sexual Assault: Awareness and Prevention

The Defense Department is taking a stand against sexual assault in the military in an effort to maintain the well-being of U.S. service members and their families. Check out this Defense.gov special report, which includes information about resources dedicated to preventing and appropriately responding to this crime. DoD graphic

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