https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience Multimedia driven stories and information about Defense Department programs. en-us Fri, 02 Aug 2024 18:17:00 GMT Wed, 18 Sep 2024 06:48:46 GMT https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Army-Marksmanship-Unit/ Imagine spending all day, every day, practicing trick shots with a shotgun, taking out 10 moving targets with a pistol in six seconds flat, or perfecting your shot toward a target the size of a period. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 18:17:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Army-Marksmanship-Unit/ Know Your Military https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/3802393/how-well-do-you-know-your-stars-and-stripes/ You probably know the 50 states and 13 colonies help make up the American flag, but do you know its history or etiquette? Put your knowledge to the test. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 21:47:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/3802393/how-well-do-you-know-your-stars-and-stripes/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Remembering-D-Day/ The Allied troops who landed in Nazi-occupied France on D-Day successfully executed the largest air, land and sea invasion in history — and they did so amid stakes that couldn't have been higher. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 11:57:36 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Remembering-D-Day/ https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Where-Military-Mountaineers-Are-Made/ Mountaineering has long been a necessary skill for U.S. service members in battle and at the Army Mountain Warfare School, they learn from some of the best. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 16:55:49 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Where-Military-Mountaineers-Are-Made/ https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/3782990/ Since its creation during the Civil War, Arlington National Cemetery has become the final resting place for some of America's greatest military and civilian heroes. Let's find out how much you know about one of the nation's most renowned cemeteries.  Tue, 21 May 2024 18:38:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/3782990/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/3750417/where-the-wild-things-are/ With nearly 27 million acres of land under its care, DOD provides crucial habitat for numerous threatened, endangered and at-risk species. See if you can suss out a few of them in this quiz, without getting tripped up by decoys! Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/3750417/where-the-wild-things-are/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Remembering-Bataan/ Each year, thousands of people make a 26.2-mile trek through White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, to honor the veterans who endured the Bataan Death March during World War II. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:34:33 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Remembering-Bataan/ https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/3688690/sensors-receivers-and-ordnance-oh-my-drones-carry-it-all/ Unmanned systems help U.S. service members gain realistic training experience, test equipment and so much more. But how much do you know about the military's drones? Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:51:32 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/3688690/sensors-receivers-and-ordnance-oh-my-drones-carry-it-all/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/The-History-of-the-Department-of-Defense/ The Department of Defense is America's oldest and largest government agency, tracing its roots back to pre-Revolutionary times. Learn about key moments in DOD's rich history. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:28:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/The-History-of-the-Department-of-Defense/ https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/3669814/ Service members' passion, professionalism and purpose aren't just apparent on the battlefield, but also in the venues where military demonstration teams showcase their skills in the sky and on land. See what you know about the teams. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 18:16:53 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/3669814/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/3279297/valor-before-freedom-test-your-knowledge-of-black-military-history/ Black men and women have a storied history in the U.S. military, despite facing discrimination on the homefront. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:30:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/3279297/valor-before-freedom-test-your-knowledge-of-black-military-history/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/3647222/the-purple-heart-symbol-of-sacrifice/ Since its origin during the Revolutionary War, the Purple Heart has served as a recognition of sacrifice and heroism by those in the U.S. military. Find out how much you know about the Purple Heart.  Wed, 17 Jan 2024 18:09:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/3647222/the-purple-heart-symbol-of-sacrifice/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1729677/bombs-over-baghdad-test-your-desert-storm-knowledge/ Find out how much you know about Operation Desert Storm, the Gulf War's combat phase, which began 30 years ago. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1729677/bombs-over-baghdad-test-your-desert-storm-knowledge/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1721635/power-of-the-pushup-think-you-could-pass-a-military-fitness-test/ Test your knowledge on what service members have to do to pass their fitness test. Use what they do as a goal for your New Year's resolution! Tue, 02 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1721635/power-of-the-pushup-think-you-could-pass-a-military-fitness-test/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/3608363/guardians-of-the-great-beyond/ How much do you know about the newest branch of the U.S. military? Test your knowledge of the Space Force. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:17:55 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/3608363/guardians-of-the-great-beyond/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1648928/gi-jargon-reporting-for-duty/ The military has a language all its own, and you might be fluent without even knowing it. Check how much GI Jargon you speak. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1648928/gi-jargon-reporting-for-duty/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1707374/land-vs-sea-test-your-army-navy-game-knowledge/ Test your knowledge of Army-Navy Game history and traditions. Thu, 07 Dec 2023 19:42:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1707374/land-vs-sea-test-your-army-navy-game-knowledge/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Celebrating-Holiday-Troop-Traditions/ Not even Santa can escape our radar. And tracking him is only one of the many ways troops celebrate the holidays. Wed, 06 Dec 2023 22:19:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Celebrating-Holiday-Troop-Traditions/ Know Your Military https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1702402/the-date-which-will-live-in-infamy-how-much-do-you-know/ Test your knowledge about the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, that took American lives and led the United States into World War II. Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1702402/the-date-which-will-live-in-infamy-how-much-do-you-know/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1742124/this-quiz-will-self-destruct-after-4-questions/ Explosive ordnance disposal technicians from across the Defense Department disarm bombs to keep us safe. Think you have what it takes? Sun, 03 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1742124/this-quiz-will-self-destruct-after-4-questions/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/DOD-In-Photos-2023/ Take a look at the Defense Department and its people through the eyes of military photographers during operations, training activities, humanitarian missions and other major events of 2023. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:37:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/DOD-In-Photos-2023/ https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/3584328/the-power-of-partnerships/ How worldly are you in the ways of the State Partnership Program, through which the National Guard builds partnerships with countries around the globe? Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/3584328/the-power-of-partnerships/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1696813/pssst-charlie-october-delta-echo-over-how-well-do-you-know-your-code-talker-tra/ Test your knowledge of the World War I and World War II code talkers code. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1696813/pssst-charlie-october-delta-echo-over-how-well-do-you-know-your-code-talker-tra/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/National-Veterans-Memorial-Museum/ The National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio, takes visitors on a narrative journey of the individual stories and shared experiences of veterans throughout history. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 22:30:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/National-Veterans-Memorial-Museum/ Know Your Military https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1988530/test-your-veterans-day-knowledge/ Test your knowledge of how Veterans Day came about and what it means. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 17:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1988530/test-your-veterans-day-knowledge/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1998561/muster-your-marine-mettle/ Help the Marine Corps celebrate its birthday! Test your knowledge of Marine Corps history and see if you have what it takes to become a Devil Dog. Tue, 07 Nov 2023 17:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1998561/muster-your-marine-mettle/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/3526366/roles-of-the-rainbow/ You may know your colors, but do you know what they represent on the flight decks of Navy ships? Test your knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the rainbow at sea. Wed, 18 Oct 2023 20:42:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/3526366/roles-of-the-rainbow/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/3524750/ From the basketball court to the gridiron to the Olympic Games, U.S. service members have played a huge role in American athletics. Now it's time to find out how much you know about sports and the military. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:35:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/3524750/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Exercise-Talisman-Sabre/ Thousands of troops from 13 countries joined forces across sea, land, air, cyber and space during Talisman Sabre, the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States. Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:42:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Exercise-Talisman-Sabre/ https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/3487257/school-is-in/ Test your smarts any time of year on the Defense Department's world-class, worldwide school system for military kids. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 14:50:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/3487257/school-is-in/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/2748367/its-a-military-living/ They work with bugs, soufflés and even superheroes. … See how much you know about the jobs military members do. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 17:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/2748367/its-a-military-living/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1889369/as-american-as/ To celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, test your knowledge of several symbols associated with America. Sat, 01 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1889369/as-american-as/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/3365019/coast-guard-101-how-much-do-you-know-about-this-always-ready-service/ The Coast Guard saves people in trouble on the water and protects the country from maritime threats. It also promotes national security, border security and economic prosperity. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 18:29:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/3365019/coast-guard-101-how-much-do-you-know-about-this-always-ready-service/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/multimedia/Experience/Dont-Call-It-a-Logo/ See that chevron on your uniform, badge on your cap, or the seal that adorns the building you walk into every day? Over the past 100 years, someone at The Institute of Heraldry was likely responsible for it. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:46:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/multimedia/Experience/Dont-Call-It-a-Logo/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3352634/drbe-digital-rf-battlespace-emulator/ Project Lead:  Mr. John Davies                                                                    Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/digital-rf-battlespace-emulatorProject Synopsis:  DRBE aims to create the world’s first, large-scale, virtual radio frequency (RF) environment for developing, training and testing advanced RF systems, such Wed, 05 Apr 2023 15:21:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3352634/drbe-digital-rf-battlespace-emulator/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3352596/combat-constructive-machine-learning-battles-with-adversary-tactics/ Project Lead:  Dr. Paul Zablocky                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/constructive-machine-learning-battles-with-adversary-tacticsProject Synopsis:  Army force-on-force war games employ Red Team (adversary) operators who rely upon long-established techniques, tactics, procedures, Wed, 05 Apr 2023 15:10:36 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3352596/combat-constructive-machine-learning-battles-with-adversary-tactics/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3352522/cdmast-cross-domain-maritime-surveillance-and-targeting/ Project Lead:  Mr. Aaron Kofford                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/cross-domain-maritime-surveillance-and-targetingProject Synopsis:  CDMaST seeks to identify and implement architectures consisting of novel combinations of manned and unmanned systems to deny ocean environments Wed, 05 Apr 2023 14:46:26 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3352522/cdmast-cross-domain-maritime-surveillance-and-targeting/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3352295/space-bacn-space-based-adaptive-communications-node/ Project Lead:  Dr. Greg Kuperman                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/space-based-adaptive-communications-nodeProject Synopsis:  The goal of Space-BACN is to create a reconfigurable, multi-protocol, intersatellite, optical communications terminal that is low size, weight, power and Wed, 05 Apr 2023 13:36:06 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3352295/space-bacn-space-based-adaptive-communications-node/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3352281/oversight/ Project Lead:  Dr. Lael Rudd                                                                        Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/oversightProject Synopsis:  To effectively leverage the satellite constellations DoD is developing, Oversight aims to support both peacetime and wartime monitoring of high-value targets in contested Wed, 05 Apr 2023 13:30:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3352281/oversight/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3352252/v-spells-verified-security-and-performance-enhancement-of-large-legacy-software/ Project Lead:  Dr. Sergey Bratus                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/verified-security-and-performance-enhancement-of-large-legacy-softwareProject Synopsis:  V-SPELLS aims to radically broaden adoption of software verification by enabling incremental introduction of superior Wed, 05 Apr 2023 13:13:07 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3352252/v-spells-verified-security-and-performance-enhancement-of-large-legacy-software/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3352240/remath-recovery-of-symbolic-mathematics-from-code/ Project Lead:  Dr. Sergey Bratus                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/recovery-of-symbolic-mathematics-from-codeProject Synopsis:  ReMath Artificial Intelligence Exploration aims to discover whether a combination of recent advances in AI techniques, such as neural machine Wed, 05 Apr 2023 13:02:15 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3352240/remath-recovery-of-symbolic-mathematics-from-code/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3349916/idas-intent-defined-adaptive-software/ Project Lead:  Mr. William Martin                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/intent-defined-adaptive-softwareProject Synopsis:  IDAS seeks to develop technologies that capture software engineers’ intentions in order to support continual adaptation of DoD software-enabled systems in Mon, 03 Apr 2023 17:38:54 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3349916/idas-intent-defined-adaptive-software/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3349851/edge-enhancing-design-for-graceful-extensibility/ Project Lead:  Dr. Bartlett Russell                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/enhancing-design-for-graceful-extensibilityProject Synopsis:  The objective of the EDGE program is to develop the tools necessary to create, measure, and test human-machine interfaces that provide enough Mon, 03 Apr 2023 17:16:21 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3349851/edge-enhancing-design-for-graceful-extensibility/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3349811/sdcps-symbiotic-design-for-cyber-physical-systems/ Project Lead:  Dr. Matthew Wilding                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/symbiotic-design-for-cyber-physical-systemsProject Synopsis:  SDCPS’s goal is to develop AI-based approaches that enable correct-by-construction design of military-relevant CPS. SDCPS seeks to reduce the time Mon, 03 Apr 2023 17:06:21 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3349811/sdcps-symbiotic-design-for-cyber-physical-systems/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3349576/kmass-knowledge-management-at-scale-and-speed/ Project Lead:  Mr. Ted Senator                                                                Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/knowledge-management-at-scale-and-speedProject Synopsis:  KMASS aims to research, develop, integrate, evaluate, and demonstrate technology to enable effective use of documented knowledge, acquisition of new Mon, 03 Apr 2023 15:46:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3349576/kmass-knowledge-management-at-scale-and-speed/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3349512/safedocs-safe-documents/ Project Lead:  Dr. Sergey Bratus                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/safe-documentsProject Synopsis:  SafeDocs will develop novel verified programming methodologies for building high-assurance parsers for extant electronic data formats, and novel methodologies for comprehending, Mon, 03 Apr 2023 15:21:21 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3349512/safedocs-safe-documents/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3349377/repo-reduction-of-entropy-for-probabilistic-organization/ Project Lead:  Mr. Ted Senator                                                                    Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/reduction-of-entropy-for-probabilistic-organizationProject Synopsis:  The REPO AI Exploration effort aims to develop techniques that enable analysts to process large, unstructured and unorganized Mon, 03 Apr 2023 14:25:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3349377/repo-reduction-of-entropy-for-probabilistic-organization/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3349322/dprive-data-protection-in-virtual-environments/ Project Lead:  Dr. Bryan Jacobs                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/data-protection-in-virtual-environmentsProject Synopsis:  DPRIVE seeks to enable fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) computation within a factor of ten of unencrypted computations, enabling data security for all Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:56:33 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3349322/dprive-data-protection-in-virtual-environments/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3349287/csl-cooperative-secure-learning/ Project Lead:  Dr. Joshua Baron                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/cooperative-secure-learningProject Synopsis:  CSL aims to develop methods to protect data, models and model outputs among a community of entities who want to securely share their information to better inform Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:46:12 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3349287/csl-cooperative-secure-learning/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3348725/ssith-system-security-integration-through-hardware-and-firmware/ Project Lead:  Dr. Lok Yan                                                                    Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/ssithProject Synopsis:  SSITH seeks to protect electronic systems from common means of exploitation by addressing underlying hardware vulnerabilities at the source, instead of relying on patches to ensure the Fri, 31 Mar 2023 22:34:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3348725/ssith-system-security-integration-through-hardware-and-firmware/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3348721/sieve-securing-information-for-encrypted-verification-and-evaluation/ Project Lead:  Dr. Joshua Baron                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/securing-information-for-encrypted-verification-and-evaluationProject Synopsis:  SIEVE seeks to advance the state of the art in zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs to enable the verification of capabilities relevant to DoD Fri, 31 Mar 2023 22:31:38 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3348721/sieve-securing-information-for-encrypted-verification-and-evaluation/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3348715/gaps-guaranteed-architecture-for-physical-security/ Project Lead:  Dr. Matthew Wilding                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/guaranteed-architecture-for-physical-securityProject Synopsis:  The goal of GAPS is to develop hardware security and software architectures with provable security interfaces that physically isolate high-risk Fri, 31 Mar 2023 22:28:51 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3348715/gaps-guaranteed-architecture-for-physical-security/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3348700/castle-cyber-agents-for-security-testing-and-learning-environments/ Project Lead:  Mr. Tejas Patel                                                                    Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/cyber-agents-for-security-testing-and-learning-environmentsProject Synopsis:  CASTLE aims to develop a toolkit that instantiates realistic network environments and trains artificial intelligence agents to Fri, 31 Mar 2023 22:11:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3348700/castle-cyber-agents-for-security-testing-and-learning-environments/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3348688/sdh-software-defined-hardware/ Project Lead:  Dr. Howard Shrobe                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/software-defined-hardwareProject Synopsis:  SDH’s goal is to build runtime-reconfigurable hardware and software that enable performance close to that of application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) – without Fri, 31 Mar 2023 21:51:07 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3348688/sdh-software-defined-hardware/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3348679/hive-hierarchical-identify-verify-exploit/ Project Lead:  Dr. Bryan Jacobs                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/hierarchical-identify-verify-exploitProject Synopsis:  HIVE is looking to build a graph analytics processor that can process streaming graphs 1000X faster and at much lower power than current processing Fri, 31 Mar 2023 21:48:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3348679/hive-hierarchical-identify-verify-exploit/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3348613/offset-offensive-swarm-enabled-tactics/ Project Lead:  Dr. Lael Rudd                                                                    Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/offensive-swarm-enabled-tacticsProject Synopsis:  OFFSET envisions future small-unit infantry forces using swarms comprising 250 or more small unmanned aircraft and/or ground systems to accomplish diverse Fri, 31 Mar 2023 20:59:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3348613/offset-offensive-swarm-enabled-tactics/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3348609/create-context-reasoning-for-autonomous-teaming/ Project Lead:  Mr. Aaron Kofford                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/context-reasoning-for-autonomous-teamingProject Synopsis:  CREATE will explore the utility of artificial intelligence (AI) in the autonomous formation of scalable machine-to-machine teams capable of reacting to Fri, 31 Mar 2023 20:56:13 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3348609/create-context-reasoning-for-autonomous-teaming/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3348310/sail-on-science-of-artificial-intelligence-and-learning-for-open-world-novelty/ Project Lead:  Mr. Ted Senator                                                                        Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/science-of-artificial-intelligence-and-learning-for-open-world-noveltyProject Synopsis:  For AI systems to effectively partner with humans across a spectrum of military applications, intelligent Fri, 31 Mar 2023 18:44:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3348310/sail-on-science-of-artificial-intelligence-and-learning-for-open-world-novelty/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3348305/rtml-real-time-machine-learning/ Project Lead:  Dr. Sung Kyu Lim                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/real-time-machine-learningProject Synopsis:  Critical next-generation defense systems, such as autonomous vehicles and arrays of sensors, will be deployed in distributed settings where resources for exporting Fri, 31 Mar 2023 18:41:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3348305/rtml-real-time-machine-learning/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3348277/lwll-learning-with-less-labeling/ Project Lead:  Dr. Bruce Draper                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/learning-with-less-labelingProject Synopsis:  LwLL aims to make the process of training machine learning models more efficient by reducing the amount of labeled data required to build a model by six or more orders Fri, 31 Mar 2023 18:25:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3348277/lwll-learning-with-less-labeling/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3348256/ecole-environment-driven-conceptual-learning/ Project Lead:  Dr. William Corvey                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/environment-driven-conceptual-learningProject Synopsis:  DOD and the Intelligence Community need computational systems that can robustly and automatically analyze large amounts of multimodal data. Furthermore, Fri, 31 Mar 2023 18:20:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3348256/ecole-environment-driven-conceptual-learning/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3348244/caml-competency-aware-machine-learning/ Project Lead:  Dr. Lael Rudd                                                                        Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/competency-aware-machine-learningProject Synopsis:  In order to transform machine learning (ML) systems from tools to partners, users must trust their machine counterpart. While state-of-the-art ML Fri, 31 Mar 2023 18:17:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3348244/caml-competency-aware-machine-learning/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3341911/foundational-research-gaps-and-future-directions-for-digital-twins/ Project Lead:  Karen E. Wilcox                                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM)Website:  https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/foundational-research-gaps-and-future-directions-for-digital-twinsProject Synopsis:  A NASEM-appointed ad hoc committee will Mon, 27 Mar 2023 16:56:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3341911/foundational-research-gaps-and-future-directions-for-digital-twins/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3341871/automating-scientific-knowledge-extraction-and-modeling-askem/ Project Lead:  Dr. Joshua Elliott                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/automating-scientific-knowledge-extraction-and-modelingProject Synopsis:  To support the demands of complex modern-day systems, computational models and simulators are now routinely used to encode, propagate, Mon, 27 Mar 2023 16:26:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3341871/automating-scientific-knowledge-extraction-and-modeling-askem/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3341861/constellation/ Sponsoring Organization:  U.S. Cyber Command & Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency                                                            Website:  https://www.darpa.mil/news-events/2022-11-28Project Synopsis:  This joint pilot program will focus on getting new cyber capabilities, resulting from high-risk, high-reward cyber science and technology (S&T) research, Mon, 27 Mar 2023 16:17:33 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3341861/constellation/ https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/DOD-in-Photos-2022/ Take a glimpse into the daily lives of the Defense Department and its people through the eyes of military photographers during operations, training activities, humanitarian missions and other major events of 2022. Thu, 01 Dec 2022 16:57:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/DOD-in-Photos-2022/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3107983/2022-dataworks/ Sponsored by DOT&E, the Institute for Defense Analyses, NASA and the American Statistical Association’s Section on Statistics in Defense and National Security, DATAWorks (Defense and Aeronautics Test and Analysis Workshop) explores the latest in statistical approaches to test design, execution and analysis for the defense and aerospace sectors.  Videos and briefing Wed, 27 Jul 2022 22:31:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3107983/2022-dataworks/ http://www.dtra.mil/Home/Special-Reports/Article/3088299/ex-soviet-bioweapons-labs-in-georgia-armenia-and-elsewhere-now-fighting-the-cor/ Ex-Soviet Bioweapons Labs in Georgia, Armenia, and Elsewhere Now Fighting the Coronavirus Targeted by a Russian Disinformation Campaign Over U.S. Support by Paul Stronski with foreignpolicy.com. Sat, 09 Jul 2022 18:33:00 GMT Press Operations http://www.dtra.mil/Home/Special-Reports/Article/3088299/ex-soviet-bioweapons-labs-in-georgia-armenia-and-elsewhere-now-fighting-the-cor/ In the News Country Program Europe https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Building-Partnerships-Around-the-Globe/ National Guard soldiers and airmen answer the call around the globe, partnering with nearly half the world's nations to advance peace and security through the Defense Department's State Partnership Program. Wed, 06 Jul 2022 13:39:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Building-Partnerships-Around-the-Globe/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3059789/moving-forward-with-unmanned-systems/ Sponsoring Organization:  Naval Post-Graduate School                                                      Website:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBpHbSbYfk0Project Synopsis:  From the spring 2022 Naval Post-Graduate School's Acquisition Research Symposium, a panel discussion, led by the director of the Navy's Unmanned Task Force, on research and progress in unmanned system Fri, 10 Jun 2022 22:18:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3059789/moving-forward-with-unmanned-systems/ http://www.dtra.mil/Home/Special-Reports/Article/3059224/fact-sheet-on-wmd-threat-reduction-efforts-with-ukraine-russia-and-other-former/ The U. S. Department of Defense has just released a new fact sheet on WMD Threat Reduction Efforts with Ukraine, Russia and Other Former Soviet Union Countries. Fri, 10 Jun 2022 17:47:00 GMT Press Operations http://www.dtra.mil/Home/Special-Reports/Article/3059224/fact-sheet-on-wmd-threat-reduction-efforts-with-ukraine-russia-and-other-former/ In the News Europe http://www.dtra.mil/Home/Special-Reports/Article/3043121/inside-the-ukrainian-facility-at-the-heart-of-russias-biological-war-lab-disinf/ CBS News visited a DTRA-assisted biolab in Kyiv to debunk the conspiracy theories that they are biological weapons facilities. Wed, 25 May 2022 14:47:00 GMT Press Operations http://www.dtra.mil/Home/Special-Reports/Article/3043121/inside-the-ukrainian-facility-at-the-heart-of-russias-biological-war-lab-disinf/ In the News Europe http://www.dtra.mil/Home/Special-Reports/Article/3034003/no-the-us-has-not-built-a-biological-weapons-lab-at-kemri/ Disarming disinformation isn't just happening in the country of Ukraine. Propaganda spreads to other countries where DTRA continues to do good work for our partners. Tue, 17 May 2022 15:32:00 GMT Press Operations http://www.dtra.mil/Home/Special-Reports/Article/3034003/no-the-us-has-not-built-a-biological-weapons-lab-at-kemri/ In the News Europe https://www.ccpo.mil/Test/News-Dashboard-Test/Special-Report/Article/3027968/special-report-test/ Special Report Test Wed, 11 May 2022 17:10:22 GMT Press Operations https://www.ccpo.mil/Test/News-Dashboard-Test/Special-Report/Article/3027968/special-report-test/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3025587/smoke-signature-managements-using-operational-knowledge-and-environments/ Project Lead:  Mr. Tejas Patel                                                                    Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/signature-management-using-operational-knowledge-and-environmentsProject Synopsis:  SMOKE aims to develop data-driven tools that produce the threat-emulated cyber infrastructure necessary for network Mon, 09 May 2022 22:11:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3025587/smoke-signature-managements-using-operational-knowledge-and-environments/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3025578/case-cyber-assured-systems-engineering/ Project Lead:  Mr. William Martin                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/cyber-assured-systems-engineeringProject Synopsis:  The goal of CASE is to develop the design, analysis and verification tools necessary to allow system engineers to bake in cyber resiliency and manage tradeoffs Mon, 09 May 2022 22:07:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3025578/case-cyber-assured-systems-engineering/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3025554/arcos-automated-rapid-certification-of-software/ Project Lead:  Mr. William Martin                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/automated-rapid-certification-of-softwareProject Synopsis:  ARCOS’s goal is to automate the evaluation of software assurance evidence to help certifiers rapidly determine whether system risk is acceptable. ARCOS Mon, 09 May 2022 21:58:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3025554/arcos-automated-rapid-certification-of-software/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3025528/harden-hardening-development-toolchains-against-emergent-execution-engines/ Project Lead:  Dr. Sergey Bratus                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/hardening-development-toolchains-against-emergent-execution-enginesProject Synopsis:  HARDEN will explore novel theories and approaches, and seek to develop practical tools, to anticipate, isolate, and mitigate Mon, 09 May 2022 21:48:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3025528/harden-hardening-development-toolchains-against-emergent-execution-engines/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3025484/chess-computers-and-humans-exploring-software-security/ Project Lead:  Mr. William Martin                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/computers-and-humans-exploring-software-securityProject Synopsis:  CHESS aims to develop capabilities to discover and address software vulnerabilities of all types in a scalable, timely, and consistent manner Mon, 09 May 2022 21:26:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3025484/chess-computers-and-humans-exploring-software-security/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3025403/d3m-data-driven-discovery-of-models/ Project Lead:  Dr. Joshua Elliott                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/data-driven-discovery-of-modelsProject Synopsis:  D3M aims to develop automated model discovery systems that enable users with subject matter expertise but no data science background to create empirical models Mon, 09 May 2022 20:53:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3025403/d3m-data-driven-discovery-of-models/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3025289/red-reverse-engineering-of-deceptions/ Project Lead:  Dr. Bruce Draper                                                                 Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/reverse-engineering-of-deceptionsProject Synopsis:  Machine learning techniques are susceptible to adversarial deception at training time and when deployed. Humans also are susceptible to being deceived by Mon, 09 May 2022 20:10:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3025289/red-reverse-engineering-of-deceptions/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3025251/repo-reduction-of-entropy-for-probabilistic-organization/ Project Lead:  Mr. Daniel Ridge                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/reduction-of-entropy-for-probabilistic-organizationProject Synopsis:  REPO aims to develop techniques that enable analysts to process large, unstructured, and unorganized documentation datasets that contain Mon, 09 May 2022 19:58:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3025251/repo-reduction-of-entropy-for-probabilistic-organization/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3025144/socialcyber-hybrid-ai-to-protect-integrity-of-open-source-code/ Project Lead:  Dr. Sergey Bratus                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/hybrid-ai-to-protect-integrity-of-open-source-codeProject Synopsis:  DoD depends on open-source software (OSS) throughout its supply chain, including operating systems, virtualization systems, hypervisors and Mon, 09 May 2022 19:26:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3025144/socialcyber-hybrid-ai-to-protect-integrity-of-open-source-code/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3025122/aske-automating-scientific-knowledge-extraction/ Project Lead:  Dr. Joshua Elliott                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/automating-scientific-knowledge-extractionProject Synopsis:  ASKE seeks to develop technology to automate some of the manual processes of scientific knowledge discovery, curation and application. The goal is to Mon, 09 May 2022 19:16:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3025122/aske-automating-scientific-knowledge-extraction/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3025086/kairos-knowledge-directed-artificial-intelligence-reasoning-over-schemas/ Project Lead:  Dr. William Corvey                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/knowledge-directed-artificial-intelligence-reasoning-over-schemasProject Synopsis:  KAIROS seeks to develop a schema-based AI system that can identify complex events and bring them to the attention of users. The Mon, 09 May 2022 19:05:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3025086/kairos-knowledge-directed-artificial-intelligence-reasoning-over-schemas/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3024990/communicating-with-computers-cwc-dr-bruce-draper/ Communicating with Computers (CwC), Dr. Bruce Draper Mon, 09 May 2022 18:35:45 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3024990/communicating-with-computers-cwc-dr-bruce-draper/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3024970/sd2-synergistic-discovery-and-design/ Project Lead:  Dr. Joshua Elliott                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/synergistic-discovery-and-designProject Synopsis:  SD2 will address the problem of design in domains that lack complete models. SD2 aims to develop data-driven methods to automatically discover models and refine Mon, 09 May 2022 18:32:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3024970/sd2-synergistic-discovery-and-design/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3024892/linc-learning-introspective-control/ Project Lead:  Mr. John-Francis Mergen                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/learning-introspective-controlProject Synopsis:  LINC aims to develop machine learning-based introspection technologies that enable physical systems – with specific interest in ground vehicles, ships, drone Mon, 09 May 2022 18:12:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3024892/linc-learning-introspective-control/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3024824/gard-guaranteeing-ai-robustness-against-deception/ Project Lead: Dr. Bruce Draper                                                              Sponsoring Organization: DARPAWebsite: https://www.darpa.mil/program/guaranteeing-ai-robustness-against-deceptionProject Synopsis: GARD seeks to establish theoretical machine learning (ML) system foundations to identify system vulnerabilities, characterize properties that will Mon, 09 May 2022 17:46:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3024824/gard-guaranteeing-ai-robustness-against-deception/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3024709/xai-explainable-artificial-intelligence/ Project Lead:  Dr. Matt Turek                                                              Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/explainable-artificial-intelligenceProject Synopsis:  Autonomous systems that perceive, learn, decide, and act on their own are on the horizon; however, their current inability to explain their decisions and Mon, 09 May 2022 17:12:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3024709/xai-explainable-artificial-intelligence/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3024620/assured-autonomy/ Project Lead:  Mr. William Martin                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  DARPAWebsite:  https://www.darpa.mil/program/assured-autonomyProject Synopsis:  The goal of the Assured Autonomy program is to create technology for continual assurance of learning-enabled, cyber physical systems (LE-CPSs). Continual assurance is defined Mon, 09 May 2022 16:45:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3024620/assured-autonomy/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3021822/testing-evaluating-and-assessing-ai-enabled-systems-under-operational-condition/ Project Lead:  May Casterline and Thomas A. Longstaff                                                            Sponsoring Organization:  NASEMWebsite:  https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/testing-evaluating-and-assessing-artificial-intelligence-enabled-systems-under-operational-conditions-for-the-department-of-the-air-forceProject Synopsis:  A study to examine the Thu, 05 May 2022 20:25:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Following/Article/3021822/testing-evaluating-and-assessing-ai-enabled-systems-under-operational-condition/ http://www.dtra.mil/Home/Special-Reports/Article/3021469/dr-pope-interviewed-for-cbc-news-the-national/ Dr. Robert Pope is interviewed by CBC News in an investigative report that exposes how a QAnon conspiracy theory about U.S.-funded 'Biolabs' in Ukraine morphed into mainstream disinformation. Sun, 10 Apr 2022 18:06:00 GMT Press Operations http://www.dtra.mil/Home/Special-Reports/Article/3021469/dr-pope-interviewed-for-cbc-news-the-national/ In the News Europe https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Vietnam-Veterans-Memorial/ Take a closer look at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which was dedicated in 1982, fulfilling a promise to never forget those who served and sacrificed during the Vietnam War. Tue, 29 Mar 2022 20:16:25 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Vietnam-Veterans-Memorial/ http://www.dtra.mil/Home/Special-Reports/Article/3022187/disarming-russias-bioweapons-disinformation/ "The Departments of State and Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Programs support and build partner nations’ capacity to secure pathogen collections and strengthen laboratory infrastructure." Tue, 22 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations http://www.dtra.mil/Home/Special-Reports/Article/3022187/disarming-russias-bioweapons-disinformation/ In the News Europe http://www.dtra.mil/Home/Special-Reports/Article/3022193/the-often-subtle-distinction-between-anti-us-and-pro-putin-rhetoric/ The Washington Post provides brief timeline of events that took a little noticed post about covert weapons research from an anti-vaccine activist to the country’s most watched cable news network. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations http://www.dtra.mil/Home/Special-Reports/Article/3022193/the-often-subtle-distinction-between-anti-us-and-pro-putin-rhetoric/ In the News Europe http://www.dtra.mil/Home/Special-Reports/Article/3022195/us-dismisses-russian-claims-of-biowarfare-labs-in-ukraine/ "The United State denied renewed Russian accusations that Washington was operating biowarfare labs in Ukraine, suggesting Moscow may be laying the groundwork to use a chemical or biological weapon. Wed, 09 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT Press Operations http://www.dtra.mil/Home/Special-Reports/Article/3022195/us-dismisses-russian-claims-of-biowarfare-labs-in-ukraine/ In the News Europe http://www.dtra.mil/Home/Special-Reports/Article/3022197/in-ukraine-us-military-linked-labs-could-provide-fodder-for-russian-disinformat/ "US officials are trying to prevent the Russian military from capturing pathogens stored in US-affiliated research labs in Ukraine, where they could potentially mischaracterize activities at the facilities." Wed, 09 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT Press Operations http://www.dtra.mil/Home/Special-Reports/Article/3022197/in-ukraine-us-military-linked-labs-could-provide-fodder-for-russian-disinformat/ In the News Europe http://www.dtra.mil/Home/Special-Reports/Article/3022199/the-46-us-labs-in-ukraine-and-the-200-pentagon-program-that-sparked-a-propagand/ "A Pentagon program meant to secure and dismantle weapons of mass destruction across 46 Ukrainian laboratories has helped fuel a propaganda war accusing the US of funding bioweapons research." Sat, 05 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT Press Operations http://www.dtra.mil/Home/Special-Reports/Article/3022199/the-46-us-labs-in-ukraine-and-the-200-pentagon-program-that-sparked-a-propagand/ In the News Europe http://www.dtra.mil/Home/Special-Reports/Article/3022202/russian-media-spreading-disinformation-about-us-bioweapons-as-troops-mass-near/ Some outlets the US State Department highlighted as Kremlin proxy media in a 2020 report on Russian media disinformation have amplified messaging around supposed US biological malfeasance in Ukraine." Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT Press Operations http://www.dtra.mil/Home/Special-Reports/Article/3022202/russian-media-spreading-disinformation-about-us-bioweapons-as-troops-mass-near/ In the News Europe https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Top-Gun-The-Edge-of-Aviation/ More than three decades ago, the movie Top Gun not only had everyone feeling "the need for speed," it also introduced the Navy's elite fighter weapons school to the world. Wed, 26 Jan 2022 17:24:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Top-Gun-The-Edge-of-Aviation/ http://www.dtra.mil/Home/Special-Reports/Article/3022181/the-us-government-responds-to-false-allegations-targeted-at-the-dod-ctr-program/ The Department of Defense's Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) aims to peacefully reduce biological threats around the globe. The US formally responds to false allegations targeting the CTR program. Tue, 11 Jan 2022 04:03:00 GMT Press Operations http://www.dtra.mil/Home/Special-Reports/Article/3022181/the-us-government-responds-to-false-allegations-targeted-at-the-dod-ctr-program/ In the News Europe https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/DOD-in-Photos-2021/ Take a glimpse into the daily lives of the Defense Department and its people through the eyes of military photographers during operations, training activities, humanitarian missions and other major events of 2021. Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:36:02 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/DOD-in-Photos-2021/ https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Tomb-of-the-Unknown-Soldier/ The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, America's final resting place for those whose remains have not been found or identified, inspires reflection on service, valor, sacrifice and mourning. Mon, 08 Nov 2021 21:02:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Tomb-of-the-Unknown-Soldier/ https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Four-Legged-Fighters/ They may not have actual boots on the ground, but you'll find U.S. military working dogs serving wherever American troops do. They are as lovable as they are loyal, but make no mistake – these are highly skilled warriors, trained by the best to serve alongside them. Mon, 25 Oct 2021 17:36:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Four-Legged-Fighters/ https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/POW-MIA/ Thousands of American service personnel are missing from previous conflicts and the Defense POW/MIA Agency remains relentless in its mission to provide the fullest possible accounting to their families and the nation, until they’re home. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 21:39:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/POW-MIA/ https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Subterranean-Challenge/ Robotics teams compete in the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's Subterranean Challenge which seeks novel approaches to help revolutionize how we operate underground. Tue, 14 Sep 2021 16:15:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Subterranean-Challenge/ https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Journey-to-the-Top/ Follow along as an elite mountaineering team set out to climb Alaska’s Denali to highlight that connecting with the outdoors improves resiliency in service members. Mon, 23 Aug 2021 16:59:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Journey-to-the-Top/ Know Your Military https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/2723949/happy-birthday-dod/ The Defense Department marks its birthday on Aug. 10. Celebrate along by testing your knowledge of the department, its history and the people who make it work. Mon, 09 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/2723949/happy-birthday-dod/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Common-Threads/Common-Threads-Navy/ The U.S. Navy has grown into one of the largest and most respected maritime forces in the world since its founding in 1775. Missions are carried out at sea, on land and in the air and the various uniforms reflect that versatility. Thu, 27 May 2021 15:51:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Common-Threads/Common-Threads-Navy/ Know Your Military Reform https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Korean-War-Memorial/ Take a closer look at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, which was dedicated in 1995 in Washington, D.C., to honor the nearly 2 million Americans who served in the three-year conflict. Thu, 20 May 2021 20:09:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Korean-War-Memorial/ Know Your Military https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/honors-for-valor/ For service members who carry out the bravest and most selfless acts in combat, the military bestows its most esteemed valor awards: the Medal of Honor, the Service Crosses and the Silver Star. Thu, 20 May 2021 15:50:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/honors-for-valor/ Know Your Military https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Common-Threads/Common-Threads-Marine-Corps/ Marine Corps uniforms and equipment have evolved to fit the needs and mission of each Marine and every deployment, perpetually increasing warfighters' survivability, mobility and lethality. Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:59:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Common-Threads/Common-Threads-Marine-Corps/ Know Your Military Reform https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/common-threads/Common-Threads-Army Army uniforms have changed considerably since 1775, but they share a common thread: keeping soldiers safe, on the move and on mission. Take an interactive look at how warfighters' clothes and gear have evolved to meet the times. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 20:35:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/common-threads/Common-Threads-Army Know Your Military https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Living-in-the-Deep/ America's submarines have come a long way since the first hand-cranked wooden rigs. Today's state-of-the-art vessels are able to support hundreds of sailors working and living together under the sea for months at a time. Tue, 12 Jan 2021 22:13:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Living-in-the-Deep/ Lethality https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/DOD-in-Photos-2020/ This collection showcases the work of military photographers in 2020, when U.S. service members continued to conduct around-the-clock training and operations worldwide to ensure the nation's security, even while responding to the coronavirus pandemic. Wed, 02 Dec 2020 23:01:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/DOD-in-Photos-2020/ Know Your Military http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/Policy-Regulations/Joint-Travel-Regulations/Frequently-Asked-Questions/Article/2884125/actual-expense-allowance/ May I be reimbursed for actual lodging expenses if I must spend more than the maximum lodging locality rate?If a traveler must spend more than the lodging rate in a locality, then the traveler may receive an actual expense allowance for lodging. The traveler’s authorizing official may authorize or approve actual expense allowance up to 300 percent of the locality per diem Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:00:00 GMT Press Operations http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/Policy-Regulations/Joint-Travel-Regulations/Frequently-Asked-Questions/Article/2884125/actual-expense-allowance/ https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Pentagon-Memorial/ The Pentagon Memorial is the first national memorial dedicated to honoring the 184 people whose lives were lost when hijackers flew a jetliner into the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001. Fri, 11 Sep 2020 23:29:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Pentagon-Memorial/ Observances https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/VJ-Day V-J Day, or Victory over Japan Day, marks the end of World War II, one of the deadliest and most destructive wars in history. Fri, 14 Aug 2020 17:44:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/VJ-Day Observances https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Navy-Baseball/ From its introduction into the Navy in the late 1800s, baseball became a phenomenon that U.S. sailors — many of whom were Major League pros — helped to spread around the world. Wed, 12 Aug 2020 20:18:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Navy-Baseball/ Know Your Military https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/2274722/victory-over-japan-day/ Why did the United States fight in World War II’s Pacific theater? Test your knowledge in our V-J Day quiz. Mon, 10 Aug 2020 17:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/2274722/victory-over-japan-day/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Americas-Nuclear-Triad/ The triad, along with assigned forces, provide 24/7 deterrence to prevent catastrophic actions from our adversaries and they stand ready, if necessary, to deliver a decisive response, anywhere, anytime. Tue, 07 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Americas-Nuclear-Triad/ Lethality https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/2193913/38th-parallel-perspective-a-korean-war-quiz/ Find out how much you know about the conflict sometimes called "The Forgotten War" in the United States. Thu, 25 Jun 2020 17:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/2193913/38th-parallel-perspective-a-korean-war-quiz/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/VE-Day/ On Victory in Europe Day, or V-E Day, Germany unconditionally surrendered its military forces to the Allies, including the United States. Wed, 06 May 2020 19:51:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/VE-Day/ Observances https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/2154880/victory-in-europe-how-much-do-you-know-about-v-e-day-and-world-war-ii/ On May 8, 1945, the Nazis officially surrendered, bringing an end to World War II in Europe. How much do you know about Victory in Europe Day — or V-E Day — and World War II? Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/2154880/victory-in-europe-how-much-do-you-know-about-v-e-day-and-world-war-ii/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/2116562/medal-of-honor-test-yourself-on-the-militarys-highest-award-for-valor/ The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest medal for valor in combat, first authorized in 1861 for sailors and Marines, and soldiers the following year. How much do you know about the award and its recipients? Mon, 23 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/2116562/medal-of-honor-test-yourself-on-the-militarys-highest-award-for-valor/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/2085848/beyond-the-photo-what-do-you-know-about-the-battle-of-iwo-jima/ Most people are familiar with the iconic photo of Marines raising the U.S. flag at Iwo Jima, but there's much more to the story of this epic battle in the Pacific that lasted five weeks, from Feb. 19 to March 26, 1945. Tue, 18 Feb 2020 18:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/2085848/beyond-the-photo-what-do-you-know-about-the-battle-of-iwo-jima/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/You-Can-Vote-From-Anywhere/ The Federal Voting Assistance Program works to ensure service members, their eligible family members, and overseas citizens have the tools and resources to successfully vote from anywhere in the world. Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:13:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/You-Can-Vote-From-Anywhere/ Know Your Military https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Art-of-the-Shot/ They're not dumb grunts, and hitting the target requires more than good aim. Set your sights on discovering what snipers do, and how they master their essential, exacting, lethal art. Thu, 09 Jan 2020 18:48:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Art-of-the-Shot/ Lethality https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/2041448/military-units-how-is-each-service-organized/ Test what you know about how each military branch is structured. Tue, 17 Dec 2019 18:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/2041448/military-units-how-is-each-service-organized/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/DOD-in-Photos-2019/ Get a glimpse into the lives and work of U.S. service members as we turn to military photographers for a chronicle of the year. Wed, 04 Dec 2019 20:33:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/DOD-in-Photos-2019/ Know Your Military https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Military-Units/ Each military service is different, and so is the way they are organized. Here’s a cheat sheet to help you learn the structure of the Defense Department services. Wed, 04 Dec 2019 20:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Military-Units/ Know Your Military https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Military-Units/Air-Force/ The Air Force structure is a bit of a mix of the Army and Marine Corps structures. The elements of command might change based on the type of unit, but the basic elements remain constant. Wed, 20 Nov 2019 15:49:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Military-Units/Air-Force/ Know Your Military https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Military-Units/Navy/ Operational and administrative — an interactive look at the Navy's organizational structure. Mon, 28 Oct 2019 14:06:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Military-Units/Navy/ Know Your Military https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1929448/unleash-your-inner-airman-test-your-air-force-history-knowledge/ From humanitarian missions like the Berlin Airlift to commanding the skies over Bosnia, Korea and Iraq, the Air Force has been a vital part of the U.S.'s ability to maintain global security. Aim high and fly, fight and win your way to a 100% score! Wed, 18 Sep 2019 17:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1929448/unleash-your-inner-airman-test-your-air-force-history-knowledge/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Military-Units/Marine-Corps/ From fire team to Marine Corps — an interactive look at the Marine Corps' organizational structure. Mon, 16 Sep 2019 18:48:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Military-Units/Marine-Corps/ Know Your Military https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Military-Units/Army/ From team to region — an interactive look at the Army's organizational structure. Fri, 13 Sep 2019 19:42:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Military-Units/Army/ Know Your Military https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/USS-New-York-A-City-on-the-Sea/ With a simple and powerful motto, the Navy's USS New York demonstrates military might and is a symbol that the world will "Never Forget" the 9/11 attacks. Thu, 12 Sep 2019 15:40:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/USS-New-York-A-City-on-the-Sea/ Know Your Military https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Prepare Service members train and prepare year-round so when disasters strike, troops are ready to help those in harm's way. Learn how you can prepare, too. Thu, 29 Aug 2019 16:02:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Prepare Know Your Military https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1946579/floods-tornadoes-hurricanes-are-you-prepared/ Do you know what to do when disaster strikes? Wed, 28 Aug 2019 17:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1946579/floods-tornadoes-hurricanes-are-you-prepared/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1932111/four-legged-troops-test-your-military-dog-knowledge/ Once known as ''war dogs,'' military working dogs serve in all branches of the military to scout, detect and protect. How much do you know about these four-legged service members? Mon, 19 Aug 2019 17:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1932111/four-legged-troops-test-your-military-dog-knowledge/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1859208/whats-your-d-day-iq/ See how much you know about the largest amphibious assault in history, a turning point for the U.S. and Allied forces in World War II. Wed, 05 Jun 2019 17:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1859208/whats-your-d-day-iq/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1821452/army-awareness-where-do-you-rank/ Founded by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775, the Army is the oldest branch of America's armed forces. See if your knowledge of Army ranks and insignia holds up under fire! Tue, 23 Apr 2019 17:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1821452/army-awareness-where-do-you-rank/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1816535/how-deep-is-your-navy-knowledge/ Formed Oct. 13, 1775, the Navy is America's second-oldest military service. How deep is your knowledge of Navy ratings and ranks? Wed, 17 Apr 2019 17:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1816535/how-deep-is-your-navy-knowledge/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1805589/want-to-go-to-college-for-free/ Since 1802, future leaders have been educated, trained and inspired at the U.S. Military Academy, known as West Point. What makes it stand out from other universities? Thu, 04 Apr 2019 17:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1805589/want-to-go-to-college-for-free/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1778674/higher-further-faster-test-your-superhero-knowledge/ How much do you know about the inspiration behind Captain Marvel? Test your Carol Danvers and Air Force knowledge. Fri, 08 Mar 2019 18:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1778674/higher-further-faster-test-your-superhero-knowledge/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1757834/test-your-knowledge-of-the-first-presidents-military-prowess/ Test your military knowledge about America's first president, Gen. George Washington. Thu, 14 Feb 2019 18:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1757834/test-your-knowledge-of-the-first-presidents-military-prowess/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/flights-of-honor Thousands of veterans travel to the nation's capital each year to visit the memorials that commemorate their service. Learn more about the Honor Flight Network and the veterans it serves. Thu, 24 Jan 2019 19:09:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/flights-of-honor Observances https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/2019-Missile-Defense-Review The 2019 Missile Defense Review describes a comprehensive approach to prevent and defeat missile attacks through a combination of deterrence, active and passive missile defense, and attack operations. Thu, 17 Jan 2019 16:02:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/2019-Missile-Defense-Review Lethality https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1719017/it-happened-on-christmas-test-your-military-knowledge/ The U.S. military has had several notable events that occurred on Christmas Day. How well do you know your Christmas Day military history? Thu, 20 Dec 2018 18:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1719017/it-happened-on-christmas-test-your-military-knowledge/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/DoD-in-Photos-2018/ The men and women of the U.S. military who train and conduct operations around the world are also family members, friends and neighbors with a range of interests. Get a glimpse into their lives and their work as we turn to military photographers for a chronicle of the year. Fri, 07 Dec 2018 21:05:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/DoD-in-Photos-2018/ Know Your Military https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Americas-Parade/ Each year, New York City’s Fifth Avenue is lined by hundreds of thousands of spectators to honor the service of veterans and to salute our currently serving military. Sun, 11 Nov 2018 16:19:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Americas-Parade/ Know Your Military https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1685760/quiz-veterans-day-what-is-the-significance/ Test your knowledge on how Veterans Day came about and what it means. Thu, 08 Nov 2018 21:35:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1685760/quiz-veterans-day-what-is-the-significance/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Our-Nations-Heroes-Through-the-Years/ Take a visual walk through history with a look at our troops from WWI to the present. Wed, 07 Nov 2018 19:52:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Our-Nations-Heroes-Through-the-Years/ Know Your Military https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1677339/just-a-plane-quiz/ The U.S. military flies all types and sizes of airframes. Test your aeronautical knowledge right now! Thu, 01 Nov 2018 17:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1677339/just-a-plane-quiz/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1652273/do-you-know-nato/ DOD has friends in high places. What do you know about them? Tue, 02 Oct 2018 17:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1652273/do-you-know-nato/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1651925/how-do-you-rank-on-ranks/ Every stripe and pin on a U.S. service member's uniform has a special meaning. Let's see how many of them you already know! Tue, 02 Oct 2018 17:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1651925/how-do-you-rank-on-ranks/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1649918/master-your-military-mascots/ Do you know which dog, horse, cat or other animal each military service branch or academy has adopted as its official mascot? "Paws" for a moment and test yourself. Mon, 01 Oct 2018 17:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1649918/master-your-military-mascots/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Helping-Hands/ Sat, 29 Sep 2018 22:13:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Helping-Hands/ Humanitarian Aid https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1648926/how-much-do-you-know-about-dods-role-in-hollywood/ The Defense Department works with Hollywood all the time on movies and TV projects. See how much you know about our involvement! Fri, 28 Sep 2018 17:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1648926/how-much-do-you-know-about-dods-role-in-hollywood/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1648559/dont-throw-away-your-shot/ Are you bringing a knife to a gunfight? Take aim at this military weaponry quiz. Will you hit the target? Fri, 28 Sep 2018 17:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1648559/dont-throw-away-your-shot/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1648660/how-shipshape-is-your-navy-knowledge/ The U.S. Navy sure has a lot of ships of all shapes and sizes. Test your knowledge right now! Tue, 18 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Quizzes/Quiz/Article/1648660/how-shipshape-is-your-navy-knowledge/ Quiz https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0618_dday On June 6, 1944, nearly 160,000 Allied troops landed along a heavily fortified, 50-mile stretch of French coastline in the historic operation known as D-Day. Allied casualties were heavy - an estimated 10,000 killed, wounded and missing in action - but by day's end, the Allies had gained a foothold to begin liberating Europe. Mon, 04 Jun 2018 20:08:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0618_dday Commemorations & Observances https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0618_warriorgames/ The 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games feature 11 sporting events with about 300 athletes representing teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, U.S. Special Operations Command, as well as the United Kingdom Armed Forces, Australian Defense Force and Canadian Armed Forces. Adaptive sports help wounded warriors build strength and endurance while drawing inspiration from teammates. The goal of the Warrior Games is to demonstrate the incredible potential of wounded warriors through competitive sports. Fri, 01 Jun 2018 14:52:35 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0618_warriorgames/ Policy & Programs https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0518_mattis2/ Defense Secretary James N. Mattis is traveling to Hawaii to speak at the change-of-command ceremony for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. From there he heads to Singapore to attend the Shangri-La Dialogue, where he plans to deliver a speech on the challenges of Indo-Pacific security. Thu, 31 May 2018 14:44:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0518_mattis2/ Commemorations & Observances Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0518_memorialday/ Each year on the last Monday in May, the nation pauses to honor the men and women of the U.S. military who sacrificed their lives in service to their country and the cause of freedom. This special report showcases the many ways in which Americans honor the fallen, from the placement of flags on the graves at Arlington National Cemetery to observances around the world. Fri, 25 May 2018 20:05:51 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0518_memorialday/ Commemorations & Observances https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0518_mattis1/ Defense Secretary James N. Mattis travels to Colorado Springs, Colo., to deliver remarks at the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Class of 2018 graduation ceremony. The secretary then travels to Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., to attend the change-of-command ceremony for the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command. Wed, 23 May 2018 21:32:58 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0518_mattis1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/news/special-reports/Niger/ The Defense Department released the U.S. Africa Command-led investigation into the October 4, 2017 ambush on U.S. and Nigerien Forces near Tongo Tongo, Niger. Thu, 10 May 2018 15:52:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/news/special-reports/Niger/ Policy & Programs https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/Syria/ President Donald J. Trump announced combined U.S., French and British forces launched precision strikes April 13, 2018, against chemical weapons capabilities in Syria to deter Syrian leader Bashar Assad from using banned chemical weapons. Sat, 14 Apr 2018 13:12:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/Syria/ Top Issues https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0418_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 Defense.gov's special coverage, which includes information about resources dedicated to preventing and appropriately responding to this crime. Mon, 02 Apr 2018 18:42:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0418_sexual-assault-awareness-and-prevention Commemorations & Observances https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0418_militarychild/ Military children make up a very special part of our nation's population. Although young, these brave sons and daughters stand in steadfast support of their military parents. As they face circumstances unique to their lives-such as navigating multiple moves and schools to shouldering repeated deployments of a parent, these children are examples of resilience in the military community. To honor their unique contributions and sacrifices on behalf of our country, each April is designated the Month of the Military Child. Mon, 02 Apr 2018 16:13:26 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0418_militarychild/ Commemorations & Observances https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0318_dunford1/ Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is visiting Afghanistan to get an assessment of the campaign plan from U.S. and Afghan leaders. The chairman’s senior enlisted advisor and several other Joint Staff officials have joined the chairman for a full picture of the ongoing effort and the challenges ahead. Mon, 19 Mar 2018 20:15:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0318_dunford1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/news/special-reports/Womens-History/ The Defense Department joins the nation in celebrating March 2018 as Women’s History Month. Both in uniform and through the civilian sector, American mothers, daughters, sisters and wives have selflessly served to defend and protect the land of the free and home of the brave. Thu, 01 Mar 2018 21:13:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/news/special-reports/Womens-History/ Commemorations & Observances https://www.defense.gov/news/special-reports/0318_biam During Brain Injury Awareness Month, the Defense Department demonstrates its commitment to increasing awareness of traumatic brain injury and to providing educational and healing resources to service members, veterans, family members and health care professionals. Thu, 01 Mar 2018 20:35:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/news/special-reports/0318_biam Commemorations & Observances https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0218_mattis2/ Defense Secretary James N. Mattis is traveling to Europe to reaffirm key partnerships and alliances. He plans to meet with defense leaders in Rome before traveling to Brussels for a NATO Defense Ministerial. Mattis wraps up his trip in Germany, where he will meet with the leaders and troops from U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command and attend the 54th Munich Security Conference. Tue, 13 Feb 2018 19:06:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0218_mattis2/ Travel Special Top Issues https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0218_Budget/ President Donald J. Trump signed a $1.3 trillion spending bill that includes $700 billion for defense spending, which defense leaders say is the largest military budget in history, reversing years of decline and unpredictable funding. Mon, 12 Feb 2018 21:53:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0218_Budget/ Top Issues Policy & Programs Policy https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0218_governmentshutdown/ Defense Department officials issued guidance for the federal shutdown when Congress failed to pass a continuing resolution or a full budget by 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 8, 2018. Fri, 09 Feb 2018 19:02:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0218_governmentshutdown/ Top Issues Policy & Programs Military Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0218_Atlantic-Resolve The United States is demonstrating to NATO allies and the world its continued commitment to peace, security and stability in Europe. Mon, 05 Feb 2018 18:56:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0218_Atlantic-Resolve Top Issues https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0218_npr/ In light of the realities of the contemporary threat environment, the 2018 NPR presents an assessment of US nuclear policy that is consistent with past US policy by placing priority on the need to deter potential adversaries, assure allies and partners, and hedge against future risks, while also seeking greater cooperation where possible in support of arms control and global non-proliferation efforts. Fri, 02 Feb 2018 18:54:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0218_npr/ Top Issues https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/African-American-History/ The Defense Department recognizes the bravery and exceptional service of military and civilian African Americans by commemorating National African American History Month. Thu, 01 Feb 2018 18:24:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/African-American-History/ Commemorations & Observances https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0118_the-indo-pacific/ Defense leaders remain focused on efforts to strengthen relationships and modernize U.S. alliances in the Indo-Pacific region as a priority for 21st century security interests and sustaining U.S. global leadership. Wed, 24 Jan 2018 18:16:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0118_the-indo-pacific/ Top Issues https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0118_mattis2/ Defense Secretary James N. Mattis traveled to Indonesia and Vietnam to meet with leaders to discuss security challenges and shared interests. He concluded his trip with a visit to Hawaii, where he met with the commander of U.S. Pacific Command. Tue, 23 Jan 2018 18:21:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0118_mattis2/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0118_governmentshutdown/ The Defense Department has prepared information to help the workforce during the government shutdown Sat, 20 Jan 2018 18:12:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0118_governmentshutdown/ Top Issues https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0118_mattis1/ Defense Secretary James N. Mattis traveled to Vancouver, British Columbia, where he met with foreign ministers and discussed the nuclear threat posed by North Korea. The secretary then traveled to Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho where he visited with service members and hosted a town hall meeting. Wed, 17 Jan 2018 18:05:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0118_mattis1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/2017-Year-in-Review/ This report highlights the top Defense Department priorities in 2017, from maintaining a safe nuclear deterrent and strengthening alliances to keeping faith with military families. Tue, 09 Jan 2018 17:56:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/2017-Year-in-Review/ Top Issues https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0118_National-Slavery-Human-Trafficking-Prevention-Month/ Human trafficking is a crime in which force, fraud or coercion is used to compel a person to perform labor, services or commercial sex. It affects all populations: adults, children, men, women, foreign nationals and U.S. citizens, and all economic classes. The Defense Department continues to raise awareness and do its part to end this crime. Tue, 02 Jan 2018 17:59:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0118_National-Slavery-Human-Trafficking-Prevention-Month/ Commemorations & Observances https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1217_yip/ The men and women of the U.S. military train and conduct operations around the world. But they also are regular people with a range of interests. In this review, we turn to military photographers to show compelling images of troops as they serve, sacrifice and engage in life. Fri, 29 Dec 2017 17:52:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1217_yip/ Top Issues https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1217_dunford1/ Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, traveled with the annual USO holiday tour, where he met with troops and thanked them for their service. Thu, 21 Dec 2017 17:42:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1217_dunford1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1217_mattis1/ Defense Secretary James N. Mattis concluded a five-day trip to reaffirm enduring U.S. commitments to partnerships in the Middle East, West Africa and South Asia. In Egypt, Mattis met with that country's leaders before heading to Jordan to attend a meeting on countering violent extremism. He then visited Pakistan and Kuwait for meetings with government and military leaders. Fri, 01 Dec 2017 17:38:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1217_mattis1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0514_Atlantic-Resolve/ The United States is demonstrating to NATO allies and the world its continued commitment to peace, security and stability in Europe. Wed, 29 Nov 2017 14:58:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0514_Atlantic-Resolve/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0415_Asia-Pacific/ 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. Wed, 29 Nov 2017 14:55:47 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0415_Asia-Pacific/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0517_memorialday/ On Memorial Day, we pause as a nation to honor those who died while defending America's freedom. The Defense Department joins Americans around the world in remembering and honoring their sacrifice. Click to learn more in the Defense.gov special report: Memorial Day 2017. Wed, 29 Nov 2017 13:19:17 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0517_memorialday/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0517_dday/ On June 6, 1944, nearly 160,000 Allied troops landed along a heavily fortified, 50-mile stretch of French coastline in the historic operation known as D-Day. More than 9,000 Allied soldiers were killed or wounded on the beaches of Normandy, but by day’s end, the Allies had gained a foothold to begin liberating Europe. Wed, 29 Nov 2017 13:17:03 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0517_dday/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0617_fff/ The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched the ninth annual Feds Feed Families campaign, which extends throughout the government. The Defense Department will play a vital role in the fight against hunger. Wed, 29 Nov 2017 13:02:23 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0617_fff/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0717_esgr/ The Defense Department honors 15 businesses and government organizations with the 2017 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the highest honor the department gives to employers who support employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. Wed, 29 Nov 2017 12:55:50 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0717_esgr/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0817_hurricane-harvey/ Hurricane Harvey made landfall early Aug. 26 as a Category 4 storm near Rockport, Texas, bringing fierce winds and heavy rain. Later downgraded, the storm again made landfall Aug. 30 near the Louisiana border. National Guard Bureau officials said the priority remains saving life, limb and property, while Guardsmen from several states are assisting federal and local agencies, with additional support from the Defense Department and the Coast Guard. Wed, 29 Nov 2017 12:34:41 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0817_hurricane-harvey/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0917_911/ Sixteen years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Defense Department honors the memories of those who died at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pa. Tue, 28 Nov 2017 21:35:19 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0917_911/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0917_hurricane-irma/ Hurricane Irma made landfall as a Category 4 storm in the Florida Keys Sept. 10, and made landfall a second time on Marco Island on the state’s Gulf Coast. The Defense Department had troops and equipment positioned to respond, while continuing to assist authorities in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. U.S. Northern Command is coordinating the response with support from several DoD components and agencies. Tue, 28 Nov 2017 21:21:16 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0917_hurricane-irma/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0917_hurricane-maria/ Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico, Sept. 20 as a Category 4 storm with deadly flooding expected as troops remain in position to continue disaster relief missions. The Defense Department had troops and equipment already assisting authorities in the region that has seen two other powerful hurricanes, Irma and Jose, in recent weeks. Tue, 28 Nov 2017 21:13:13 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0917_hurricane-maria/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/Hispanic-Heritage/ National Hispanic Heritage Month marks a time to showcase and honor the many contributions Hispanic Americans have made to the Defense Department and the nation. Tue, 28 Nov 2017 19:13:44 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/Hispanic-Heritage/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/dod-hurricane-relief/ U.S. Northern Command is leading the Defense Department's disaster response and relief efforts in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands in the wake of Hurricane Maria, which made landfall on the U.S. territory Sept. 20. DoD continues to synchronize efforts with the Puerto Rico National Guard and FEMA. Troops and equipment already were assisting authorities in the region, which has seen two other powerful hurricanes, Irma and Jose, in recent weeks. Tue, 28 Nov 2017 19:09:11 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/dod-hurricane-relief/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1017_cfc/ Defense Department employees worldwide have the opportunity to give to their favorite charities from Oct. 2, 2017 to Jan. 12, 2018, through the annual Combined Federal Campaign. Tue, 28 Nov 2017 19:05:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1017_cfc/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/Disability-Employment-Awareness/ During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we celebrate the many contributions of American workers with disabilities and reaffirm our admiration of the skills and talents they bring to today's workplace. Tue, 28 Nov 2017 18:59:39 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/Disability-Employment-Awareness/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0917_invictus-games/ More than 500 competitors from around the world, including 80-plus from Team U.S., gather in Toronto to participate in the 2017 Invictus Games, an international adaptive sporting event for injured active-duty and veteran service members. The games use the power of sports to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding of and respect for those who serve their country and their loved ones. Fri, 24 Nov 2017 18:28:07 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0917_invictus-games/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/21st-Century-Nuclear-Deterrence-and-Missile-Defense/ The 21st century strategic environment demands our national deterrence strategy accounts for uncertainty and the expanding capability of world actors. Rebuilding and modernizing defense capabilities and infrastructure is essential to the continued effectiveness and resiliency of the U.S. nuclear deterrent. Fri, 17 Nov 2017 20:22:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/21st-Century-Nuclear-Deterrence-and-Missile-Defense/ Top Issues https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1117_mattis2/ Defense Secretary Jim Mattis traveled to Colorado to meet with North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command leaders about protecting the homeland, ballistic missile defense and Northcom's role in assisting with natural disasters. He then headed to California to visit the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific, speak at the Navy Fleet Synch Conference and attend a Marine Corps basic training graduation. Tue, 07 Nov 2017 18:51:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1117_mattis2/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1117_shanahan1/ Deputy Defense Secretary Pat Shanahan traveled to Canada, his first international trip in his current role, to underscore the U.S. commitment to U.N. planning and coordination to enhance peacekeeping mission effectiveness. He also visited Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Washington state to meet with leaders and service members and to observe military unit readiness firsthand. Mon, 06 Nov 2017 18:54:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1117_shanahan1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1117_veteransday/ On Veterans Day, the Defense Department joins the nation in honoring the men and women who have given selflessly and sacrificed in service to the country. Sun, 05 Nov 2017 18:11:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1117_veteransday/ Commemorations & Observances Veterans https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1117_mattis1/ Defense Secretary Jim Mattis traveled to Europe to reaffirm the U.S. commitment to NATO and to the defeat of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. He participated in a multilateral forum of 12 countries, attended a NATO defense ministers conference and hosted a meeting with the coalition to defeat ISIS. Mattis wrapped up his trip with a visit to London to meet with his new British counterpart. Sat, 04 Nov 2017 17:56:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1117_mattis1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1117_warriorcare/ As the nation marks Warrior Care Month in November, 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. Fri, 03 Nov 2017 17:19:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1117_warriorcare/ Policy & Programs https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/American-Indian-Heritage/ From the Revolutionary War to present-day missions around the world, American Indians and Alaska Natives have contributed and continue to contribute greatly to national defense. Thu, 02 Nov 2017 17:53:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/American-Indian-Heritage/ Commemorations & Observances DoD Diversity https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1117_familysupport/ 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. Thu, 02 Nov 2017 17:07:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1117_familysupport/ Policy & Programs https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1017_mattis2/ In his fourth trip to Asia in his current post, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis took part in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations defense ministers meeting in the Philippines and then attended the Royal Cremation Rites of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej in Thailand. He concluded his trip with a visit to South Korea to co-chair the 49th annual Security Consultative Meeting. Thu, 05 Oct 2017 18:01:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1017_mattis2/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1017_mattis1/ Defense Secretary Jim Mattis traveled to Florida to discuss global operations at the headquarters of U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command at MacDill Air Force Base and to meet with U.S. Southern Command leaders in Miami. Tue, 03 Oct 2017 18:02:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1017_mattis1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0917_mattis2/ Defense Secretary Jim Mattis traveled to India, where he participated in a wreath-laying ceremony and met with leaders to emphasize the enduring U.S. commitment to India as a strategic partner. Mattis then visited Afghanistan, where he met with troops and U.S., NATO and Afghan leaders. The secretary wrapped up his trip meeting with leaders in Qatar. Fri, 08 Sep 2017 18:05:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0917_mattis2/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0917_mattis1/ Defense Secretary Jim Mattis traveled to North Dakota and Nebraska to focus on the nuclear enterprise. He toured a missile alert facility and an ICBM warheads storage area at Minot Air Force Base, before meeting with leaders at U.S. Strategic Command in Omaha. The secretary then traveled to Mexico City to strengthen the bilateral defense relationship and participate in the Mexican Independence Day activities. Mon, 04 Sep 2017 18:07:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0917_mattis1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0917_suicideprevention/ 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. Fri, 01 Sep 2017 21:31:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0917_suicideprevention/ Policy & Programs https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/National-Preparedness-Month-2017/ DoD plays a vital role in supporting the U.S. government's preparations for and responses to a wide range of threats posing the greatest risks to national security -- threats that include acts of terrorism, cyber threats, pandemics and catastrophic natural disasters. By collaborating, we can be prepared to meet these threats and to mitigate future crises. Partnering together where we work, live, learn and visit makes us all safer, stronger and more secure. Fri, 04 Aug 2017 11:49:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/National-Preparedness-Month-2017/ Policy & Programs https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0817_mattis2/ Defense Secretary Jim Mattis traveled to Jordan, Iraq, Turkey and Ukraine to reaffirm the U.S. commitment to strategic partnerships, discuss the campaign to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, and bolster America's commitment to NATO partnerships. Thu, 03 Aug 2017 18:09:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0817_mattis2/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0817_mattis1/ Defense Secretary Jim Mattis traveled to Washington and California to meet with military leaders and service members. During the trip, Mattis spoke with submariners aboard the ballistic-missile submarine USS Kentucky at Naval Base Kitsap in Bangor, Wash., and toured the Defense Innovation Unit Experimental in Silicon Valley to check out new technologies to help the warfighter. Wed, 02 Aug 2017 18:09:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0817_mattis1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/OIR U.S. Central Command's Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve continues to work by, with and through regional partners to militarily defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, in order to enable whole-of-coalition governmental actions to increase regional stability. Wed, 07 Jun 2017 17:30:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/OIR Top Issues https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0617_warriorgames/ The 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games feature eight sporting events with approximately 265 athletes representing teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, U.S. Special Operations Command, as well as the United Kingdom Armed Forces transgand the Australian Defense Force. The competition promotes the resiliency and warrior spirit of wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, caregivers, and families. Tue, 06 Jun 2017 11:59:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0617_warriorgames/ Top Issues Policy & Programs https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0617_mattis2/ Defense Secretary Jim Mattis traveled to Germany and Belgium to discuss security issues with key U.S. partners. While in Germany, Mattis spoke at the George C. Marshall Center for Security Studies, highlighting the 70th anniversary of the Marshall Plan. The secretary then traveled to Belgium for a NATO meeting with defense ministers in Brussels. Sat, 03 Jun 2017 18:11:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0617_mattis2/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0617_pride/ During June, the Defense Department recognizes lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender service members and civilians for their dedicated service to DoD and the nation. Please click here to view the special report: LGBT Pride Month. Sat, 03 Jun 2017 12:12:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0617_pride/ DoD Diversity https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0617_mattis1/ Defense Secretary Jim Mattis traveled across the Pacific, stopping first in Hawaii to visit the headquarters of U.S. Pacific Command and then moving on to Singapore, where he spoke at the Shangri-La Dialogue. He wrapped up his trip in Sydney where he attended a meeting of defense and diplomatic leaders. Thu, 01 Jun 2017 18:12:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0617_mattis1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0518_budget/ President Donald J. Trump signed a $1.3 trillion spending bill that includes $700 billion for defense spending, which defense leaders say is the largest military budget in history, reversing years of decline and unpredictable funding. Wed, 03 May 2017 12:23:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0518_budget/ Policy & Programs https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0517_mattis1/ Defense Secretary Jim Mattis traveled to Denmark, Lithuania and the United Kingdom to meet with U.S. partners and reaffirm key military alliances. While in Denmark, Mattis and the Danish defense minister co-hosted a meeting of senior leaders from 15 countries that are key contributors to the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. Tue, 02 May 2017 18:13:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0517_mattis1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0517_aapi/ As the nation marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Defense Department recognizes the contributions of AAPIs, with gratitude for their service in the nation's defense. Mon, 01 May 2017 12:32:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0517_aapi/ Commemorations & Observances https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0417_mattis1/ Defense Secretary Jim Mattis traveled to the Middle East and Africa to reaffirm key U.S. military alliances, engage strategic partners and discuss cooperative efforts to counter destabilizing activities and defeat extremist terror organizations. Mon, 03 Apr 2017 18:15:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0417_mattis1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0417_militarychild/ Military children make up a very special part of our nation's population. Although young, these brave sons and daughters stand in steadfast support of their military parents. To honor their unique contributions and sacrifices on behalf of our country, each April is designated the Month of the Military Child. Sun, 02 Apr 2017 12:36:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0417_militarychild/ Commemorations & Observances https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0417_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 Defense.gov's special coverage, which includes information about resources dedicated to preventing and appropriately responding to this crime. Sat, 01 Apr 2017 12:40:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0417_sexual-assault-awareness-and-prevention/ Policy & Programs https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0317_mattis1/ Defense Secretary Jim Mattis traveled to New York -- to consult on defense issues with the U.S. Mission to the United Nations and at the Council on Foreign Relations -- and then to London, where he emphasized the strength of the trans-Atlantic relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom. Fri, 03 Mar 2017 19:16:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0317_mattis1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0317_biam/ Every March, the purpose of Brain Injury Awareness Month is to demonstrate the Defense Department's commitment to increasing awareness of traumatic brain injury, or TBI, and to provide educational and healing resources to service members, veterans, family members and health care professionals. Thu, 02 Mar 2017 13:53:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0317_biam/ Commemorations & Observances https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0217_aahm/ The Defense Department recognizes the bravery and exceptional service of military and civilian American Americans by commemorating National African American History Month. Wed, 01 Mar 2017 14:02:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0217_aahm/ Commemorations & Observances https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0317_womens-history/ The Defense Department joins the nation in celebrating March 2017 as Women’s History month. Throughout our history, women have served the country with valor, from the battlefields of the Revolutionary War to the deserts of Iraq and the mountains of Afghanistan. Wed, 01 Mar 2017 13:55:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0317_womens-history/ Commemorations & Observances https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0217_mattis2/ Defense Secretary Jim Mattis traveled to Belgium, Germany, United Arab Emirates and Iraq to meet with counterparts, leaders and service members in a trip that underscored U.S. commitment to NATO and defeating the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. Fri, 03 Feb 2017 19:17:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0217_mattis2/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/Travels-with-the-Secretary/0217_mattis1/ Defense Secretary Jim Mattis took a four-day trip to meet with defense leaders in Japan and South Korea. The trip underscored the U.S. commitment to its enduring alliances with the two nations and further strengthened cooperation among all three. Thu, 02 Feb 2017 19:19:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/Travels-with-the-Secretary/0217_mattis1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0117_dunford1/ Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, traveled to Paris for a conference with his French counterpart and then to Brussels for NATO meetings on global security challenges. Sun, 01 Jan 2017 19:20:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0117_dunford1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1216_yir/ Sun, 04 Dec 2016 19:26:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1216_yir/ Top Issues https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1216_yip/ Sat, 03 Dec 2016 19:27:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1216_yip/ Top Issues https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1216_dunford1/ Fri, 02 Dec 2016 19:29:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1216_dunford1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1216_carter1/ Thu, 01 Dec 2016 19:30:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1216_carter1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1216_pearlharbor75/ As the nation observes the 75th anniversary of the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, the Defense Department honors the men and women who lost their lives, and those who fought on to preserve the nation's freedom. Mon, 07 Nov 2016 14:16:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1216_pearlharbor75/ Commemorations & Observances https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1116_carter2/ Sun, 06 Nov 2016 19:32:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1116_carter2/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1116_veteransday/ Sat, 05 Nov 2016 18:33:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1116_veteransday/ Commemorations & Observances https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1116_dunford1/ Fri, 04 Nov 2016 18:34:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1116_dunford1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1116_carter1/ Thu, 03 Nov 2016 18:35:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1116_carter1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1116_familysupport/ Wed, 02 Nov 2016 18:37:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1116_familysupport/ Policy & Programs https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1116_native-american/ Tue, 01 Nov 2016 18:37:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1116_native-american/ DoD Diversity https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1016_carter2/ Mon, 03 Oct 2016 18:39:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1016_carter2/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1016_carter1/ Sun, 02 Oct 2016 18:42:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1016_carter1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1016_NDEAM/ Sat, 01 Oct 2016 18:43:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1016_NDEAM/ Commemorations & Observances https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0916_carter4/ Sun, 11 Sep 2016 18:44:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0916_carter4/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0916_carter3/ Sat, 10 Sep 2016 18:45:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0916_carter3/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0916_dunford2/ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 18:46:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0916_dunford2/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0916_hispanic-heritage/ Thu, 08 Sep 2016 18:47:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0916_hispanic-heritage/ DoD Diversity https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0916_carter2/ Wed, 07 Sep 2016 18:48:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0916_carter2/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0916_911/ Tue, 06 Sep 2016 18:49:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0916_911/ Commemorations & Observances https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0916_carter1 Mon, 05 Sep 2016 18:50:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0916_carter1 Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0916_dunford1/ Sun, 04 Sep 2016 18:51:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0916_dunford1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/National-Preparedness-Month-2017/ Sat, 03 Sep 2016 18:52:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/National-Preparedness-Month-2017/ Commemorations & Observances https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0916_cfc/ Fri, 02 Sep 2016 18:53:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0916_cfc/ Policy & Programs https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0916_suicideprevention/ Thu, 01 Sep 2016 18:53:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0916_suicideprevention/ Policy & Programs https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0716_dunford2/ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 18:57:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0716_dunford2/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0716_carter2/ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 18:59:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0716_carter2/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0716_esgr/ Sun, 03 Jul 2016 19:02:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0716_esgr/ Policy & Programs https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0716_dunford1/ Sat, 02 Jul 2016 19:03:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0716_dunford1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0716_carter1/ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 19:04:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0716_carter1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0616_transgender-policy/ A Defense Department policy allows service members to transition gender while serving. The policy sets standards for medical care and outlines responsibilities for military services and commanders to develop and implement guidance, training and specific policies in the near and long-term. Mon, 06 Jun 2016 13:21:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0616_transgender-policy/ Policy & Programs https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0616_fff Sun, 05 Jun 2016 12:36:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0616_fff Policy & Programs https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0616_carter2/ Sat, 04 Jun 2016 12:47:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0616_carter2/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0616_pride/ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 12:48:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0616_pride/ Commemorations & Observances https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0516_dday/ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 12:49:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0516_dday/ Commemorations & Observances https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0616_carter1/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 12:51:00 GMT Press Operations 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Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0416_sexual-assault-awareness-and-prevention/ Policy & Programs https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0316_carter2 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 15:25:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0316_carter2 Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0316_dunford2/ Sat, 05 Mar 2016 15:27:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0316_dunford2/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0316_dunford1/ Fri, 04 Mar 2016 15:29:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0316_dunford1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0316_carter1/ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:32:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0316_carter1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0316_womens-history/ Wed, 02 Mar 2016 15:33:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0316_womens-history/ DoD Diversity https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0316_tbi/ Tue, 01 Mar 2016 15:35:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0316_tbi/ Policy & Programs https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2015/0215_carter1/ Fri, 05 Feb 2016 15:54:00 GMT Press Operations https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2015/0215_carter1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0216_iwojima/ Thu, 04 Feb 2016 15:36:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0216_iwojima/ Commemorations & Observances https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0216_carter1/ Wed, 03 Feb 2016 15:37:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0216_carter1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0217_budget/ Tue, 02 Feb 2016 15:38:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0217_budget/ Policy & Programs 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https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0116_dunford1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1215_yir/ Sat, 05 Dec 2015 17:30:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1215_yir/ Top Issues https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1215_yip/ Fri, 04 Dec 2015 17:31:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1215_yip/ Top Issues https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1215_carter1/ Thu, 03 Dec 2015 17:34:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1215_carter1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1215_dunford1/ Wed, 02 Dec 2015 17:39:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1215_dunford1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1215_pearlharbor/ Tue, 01 Dec 2015 17:45:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1215_pearlharbor/ Commemorations & Observances 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Tue, 01 Sep 2015 12:13:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0915_cfc/ Policy & Programs https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/National-Preparedness/ Wed, 05 Aug 2015 12:26:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/National-Preparedness/ Commemorations & Observances https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0815_katrina10/ Tue, 04 Aug 2015 12:33:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0815_katrina10/ Top Issues https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0815_carter1/ Mon, 03 Aug 2015 12:35:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0815_carter1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0815_dempsey1/ Sun, 02 Aug 2015 12:36:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0815_dempsey1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0815_esgr/ Sat, 01 Aug 2015 12:37:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0815_esgr/ Policy & Programs https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2015/0715_carter2/ Fri, 03 Jul 2015 12:40:00 GMT Press Operations https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2015/0715_carter2/ Travel Special https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2015/0715_dempsey1/ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 13:10:00 GMT Press Operations https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2015/0715_dempsey1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0715_science-tech/ 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. Wed, 01 Jul 2015 14:05:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0715_science-tech/ Policy & Programs https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2015/0715_carter1/ Wed, 01 Jul 2015 13:12:00 GMT Press Operations https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2015/0715_carter1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0615_fff/ Sat, 06 Jun 2015 13:14:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0615_fff/ Policy & Programs https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2015/0615_dempsey1/ Thu, 04 Jun 2015 13:21:00 GMT Press Operations https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2015/0615_dempsey1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/DoD-Laboratory-Review/ Wed, 03 Jun 2015 13:22:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/DoD-Laboratory-Review/ Top Issues https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0615_warriorgames/ Tue, 02 Jun 2015 13:23:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0615_warriorgames/ Policy & Programs https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2015/0615_pride/ Mon, 01 Jun 2015 13:25:00 GMT Press Operations https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2015/0615_pride/ DoD Diversity https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2015/0515_graduation/ Thu, 07 May 2015 13:26:00 GMT Press Operations https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2015/0515_graduation/ Top Issues https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2015/0515_memorialday/ Wed, 06 May 2015 13:28:00 GMT Press Operations https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2015/0515_memorialday/ Commemorations & Observances https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2015/0515_dempsey1/ Tue, 05 May 2015 13:29:00 GMT Press Operations https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2015/0515_dempsey1/ Travel Special https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2015/0415_nepal-earthquake/ Mon, 04 May 2015 13:33:00 GMT Press Operations https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2015/0415_nepal-earthquake/ Military Operations https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2015/0515_veday/ Sun, 03 May 2015 13:34:00 GMT Press Operations https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2015/0515_veday/ Commemorations & Observances https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2015/0515_battaglia1/ Sat, 02 May 2015 13:35:00 GMT Press Operations https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2015/0515_battaglia1/ Travel Special https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/MOH-Special/ The Medal of Honor is the United States' highest military decoration. Eleven service members have received the Medal of Honor since the global war on terror began following the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the United States. 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https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0915_suicide-prevention/ Policy & Programs https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0914_cfc/ Wed, 03 Sep 2014 17:08:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0914_cfc/ Policy & Programs https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2014/0914_hagel1/ Tue, 02 Sep 2014 17:10:00 GMT Press Operations https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2014/0914_hagel1/ Travel Special https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2014/0914_national-preparedness/ Mon, 01 Sep 2014 17:10:00 GMT Press Operations https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2014/0914_national-preparedness/ Commemorations & Observances https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/Proliferation-Security-Initiative/ The Proliferation Security Initiative is a global effort to stop trafficking of weapons of mass destruction, their delivery systems and related materials to and from actors of proliferation concern. U.S. involvement stems from a national strategy which recognizes the need for more robust tools to stop proliferation and identifies interdiction as an area of greater focus. Mon, 01 Sep 2014 14:17:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/Proliferation-Security-Initiative/ Top Issues https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2014/0814_work1/ Tue, 05 Aug 2014 17:13:00 GMT Press Operations https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2014/0814_work1/ Travel Special https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2014/0814_dempsey1/ Mon, 04 Aug 2014 17:15:00 GMT Press Operations https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2014/0814_dempsey1/ Travel Special https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2014/0814_hagel1/ Fri, 01 Aug 2014 17:20:00 GMT Press Operations https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2014/0814_hagel1/ Travel Special https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2014/0714_aspen/ Fri, 04 Jul 2014 17:32:00 GMT Press Operations https://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2014/0714_aspen/ Top Issues https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/QDR/ The Quadrennial Defense Review, or QDR, is a legislatively-mandated review of Defense Department strategy and priorities. The QDR will set a long-term course for DoD as it assesses the threats and challenges that the nation faces and re-balances DoD's strategies, capabilities, and forces to address today's conflicts and tomorrow's threats. Tue, 01 Apr 2014 14:19:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/QDR/ Top Issues https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1012_biosurveillance/ Biological, chemical and nuclear terrorist attacks; extreme weather events; and emerging infectious diseases all pose security threats unbounded by state, country and regional borders. The Department of Defense uses global biosurveillance networks to identify and track such threats and to help defend the nation. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:13:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/1012_biosurveillance/ Top Issues