Top News: Iraqis Liberate 70-80 Percent of East Mosul
The commander of Task Force Strike said Iraqi fighters, supported by the coalition formed to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, have retaken 70 to 80 percent of eastern Mosul from the terrorists.
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Photo of the Day: Sunset Supplies
A sailor directs an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter to lower supplies to the flight deck of the USS Carl Vinson in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 7, 2017. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano
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Military Working Dogs
Military working dogs have been a vital part of the armed forces since the Revolutionary War. They begin training as soon as they are born and only 50 percent of puppies are selected to serve.
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2016 Year in Review
Year in Review highlights the Defense Department's top 10 issues in 2016, from fighting terrorism and standing with allies around the globe to forging tech ties and building the Force of the Future.
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Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, brief reporters at the Pentagon, Jan. 10, 2017. DoD Photo by Army Sgt. James K. McCann
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Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, attend Carter's farewell ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Jan. 9, 2016. DoD photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley
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A tug pushing 35 barges makes its way past oil removal operations near mile marker 436 on the Mississippi River, Jan. 31, 2013. More than 60 vessels and 900 barges have been cleared through the safety zone between mile marker 425 and mile marker 441. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Lally.
Army Engineers, Coast Guard Partner to Chart U.S. Water Navigation’s Future Story
Defense Secretary Ash Carter has launched a national discussion on building the Force of the Future and what the Defense Department must do to change and adapt to maintain its superiority well into the 21st century.
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Operation Inherent Resolve - Targeted Operations Against ISIL Terrorists
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DARPA Program Aims to Improve Undersea Fiber Communications
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency wrapped up the first phase of a program that develops temporary underwater fiber-optics communications networks.
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World War II Veteran Survives Not 1, But 2 Era-Defining Events
Jim Leavelle, center, bows his head and holds his cowboy hat during a ceremony remembering the men who fought and died at Wheeler Army Airfield on Dec. 7, 1941. DoD photo by Katie Lange
Jim Leavelle never expected to be famous, but because of his proximity to two life-changing events in America, his name is in the history books.
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Defense Secretary Ash Carter kicked off a national discussion on building "the force of the future" and what the Defense Department must do to change and adapt to maintain its superiority well into the 21st century. The president has authorized U.S. Central Command to work with partner nations to conduct targeted airstrikes in Iraq and Syria as part of the comprehensive strategy to degrade and defeat the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). Defense leaders remain focused on efforts to strengthen relationships and modernize U.S. alliances in the Asia-Pacific region as a priority for 21st century security interests and sustaining U.S. global leadership
The Defense Department's cyber strategy guides the development of DoD's cyber forces and seeks to strengthen cyber defense and cyber deterrence posture. It focuses on building cyber capabilities and organizations for DoD's three primary cyber missions. Given today's globalized access to knowledge and the rapid pace of technology development, innovation, speed, and agility have taken on a greater importance. The Defense Department serves as an innovative leader in developing technology to protect Americans and troops - on and off the battlefield. In proclaiming November as Military Family Month, President Barack Obama noted that "our extraordinary military families -- our heroes on the home front -- stand alongside our patriots in uniform, and in their example we see the very best of our country's spirit." The Defense Department joins the nation in honoring the commitment, sacrifices and contributions families of service members make every day in support of the military and the nation.
The Defense Department honors the courage of wounded, ill or injured service members, and highlights the programs that support their return to duty or transition to the civilian community. We can all play a role in preventing suicide, but many people don't know what they can do to support the service member or veteran who is going through a difficult time. The Defense Department's theme for Suicide Prevention Month is: BeThere - your action could save a life. 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 Defense.gov's special coverage, which includes information about resources dedicated to preventing and appropriately responding to this crime.