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U.S. Department of Defense Press Releases

4,592 Press Releases

Published on June 21, 2018 - 17:57 GMT

Defense Health Agency Director: Progress in Preventing Opioid Abuse, More Needs to Be Done

WASHINGTON -- The Military Health System is making progress in preventing and managing opioid abuse among its beneficiaries, but further actions in education and prevention are needed, the director of the Defense Health Agency said yesterday. Navy Vice …

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Published on June 21, 2018 - 17:57 GMT

New App Teaches Citizens to ‘Stop the Bleed,’ Save a Life

BETHESDA, Md. -- Knowing what to do to save a life in the aftermath of a mass trauma event -- natural disaster, vehicle accident, or violent attack -- is now right at the touch of a button. The Uniformed Services University’s National Center for Disaster …

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Published on June 21, 2018 - 16:34 GMT

Secretary General: History, Interests Argue for Solidarity Among North Atlantic Alliance

WASHINGTON -- There have been disagreements throughout the history of the North Atlantic Alliance, but the member states have always been able to work together for collective defense, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in London today. The …

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Published on June 21, 2018 - 15:13 GMT

Mattis, German Counterpart Reaffirm Defense Relationship in Pentagon Meeting

WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary James N. Mattis met with German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen at the Pentagon yesterday to reaffirm the long-standing defense relationship between the United States and Germany, chief Pentagon spokesperson Dana W. …

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Published on June 21, 2018 - 14:55 GMT

DoD Announces Enterprise Management of Community Services Task Force Director

IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Department of Defense announced retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Keith L. Thurgood, as task force director of the Enterprise Management of Community Services reform initiative under the Office of the Chief Management Officer. The …

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Published on June 21, 2018 - 13:56 GMT

Face of Defense: When Life Gets Tough, This Soldier Gets Tougher

ARLINGTON, Va. -- A back injury and several autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, may be forcing Army Master Sgt. Aaron De Los Santos to retire sooner than planned, but it hasn’t dampened his drive to compete. “These diseases have …

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Published on June 21, 2018 - 00:33 GMT

Readout of Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis’ Meeting with German Minister of Defense Ursula von der Leyen.

IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2018 News Release Release No: NR-196-18 Pentagon Chief Spokesperson Dana W. White provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis met with German Minister of Defense Ursula von der Leyen today at the …

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Published on June 20, 2018 - 21:06 GMT

Afghanistan May Be on ‘Edge of Opportunity’ for Peace

WASHINGTON -- The Eid al-Fitr ceasefire and the burgeoning peace movement in Afghanistan lead NATO officials in the country to believe the country is on the “edge of opportunity.” British army Lt. Gen. Richard J. Cripwell, the deputy commander for the …

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Published on June 20, 2018 - 15:28 GMT

Indiana National Guard Soldiers Will Lead Pacific Pathways Exercise

INDIANAPOLIS -- Approximately 1,400 soldiers with the Indiana Army National Guard's 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, headquartered near here in Lawrence, will train overseas this summer in a series of exercises known as Pacific Pathways. This marks …

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Published on June 20, 2018 - 14:06 GMT

Next-Generation Binoculars Contribute to Battlefield Survivability

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. -- Marines will have better situational awareness on missions in dark areas thanks to new night-vision goggles. The Binocular Night Vision Goggle II, or BNVG II, is a helmet-mounted binocular that gives operators improved …

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Published on June 20, 2018 - 12:52 GMT

Face of Defense: Air Guard Twins Serve Together for Nearly 20 Years

SPRINGFIELD-BECKLEY AIR GUARD BASE, Ohio -- Serving in the Air National Guard can oftentimes be a family tradition. Many people follow in the footsteps of their grandparents, parents or siblings, and sometimes serve alongside them. However, it is not very …

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Published on June 19, 2018 - 20:00 GMT

Coalition, Partners Continue Progress Against ISIS in Iraq, Syria

WASHINGTON -- The coalition and its partners in Syria and Iraq are continuing to make progress in defeating the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, the spokesman for Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve said today. The fight continues both in …

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Published on June 19, 2018 - 18:44 GMT

Resolute Support Nominee: Effort Still Needed to Prevent Homeland Attacks

WASHINGTON -- The nominee to be the next commander of the Resolute Support Mission and U.S. forces in Afghanistan emphasized to the Senate Armed Services Committee today that the mission in Afghanistan is necessary to protect Americans from terror attacks …

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Published on June 19, 2018 - 17:22 GMT

Vice Chairman Discusses Building DoD Partnership With Humanitarian Agencies

WASHINGTON -- The Defense Department is a resource unlike any other in the world for aiding civilian agencies as they confront natural or man-made disasters, and DoD continues to look for better ways to work alongside civilian agencies, the vice chairman …

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Published on June 19, 2018 - 17:22 GMT

Coalition Kills ISIS Criminal Leader, Followers

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Four Islamic State of Iraq and Syria members affiliated with the group’s oil and gas network were killed May 26 during coalition operations in Syria’s Middle Euphrates River Valley, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve …

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Published on June 19, 2018 - 17:22 GMT

DoD Partners With LinkedIn, Offers Military Spouses Free Membership

WASHINGTON -- The Defense Department’s Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program is launching a new partnership with LinkedIn -- the virtual professional networking platform. Military spouses will soon have access to a free LinkedIn Premium …

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Published on June 19, 2018 - 14:39 GMT

Coast Guard Receives International Recognition for Hurricane Response

INCHEON, South Korea -- As the 2018 hurricane season opens, the international maritime community recognized the Coast Guard for its efforts last year to restore safe marine navigation in waterways hit by hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. The members of …

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Published on June 19, 2018 - 13:23 GMT

Face of Defense: Reserve Soldier Returns to Help Hometown Recruiters

EL PASO, Texas -- One of the unique ways an Army Reservist can make a difference after returning from their initial entry training is to serve as a hometown recruiter. Army Spc. Alexis Chacon, a human resources specialist with the 77th Quartermaster Group …

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Published on June 18, 2018 - 23:08 GMT

DoD Halts Planning for Ulchi Freedom Guardian Exercise, Spokesperson Says

WASHINGTON -- Consistent with President Donald J. Trump's commitment to North Korea and in concert with South Korea, the United States military has suspended all planning for Ulchi Freedom Guardian, this August's defensive war game, Dana W. White, …

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Published on June 18, 2018 - 20:33 GMT

USS Truman Sailors Feel the Heat During Damage Control Drills

MEDITERRANEAN SEA -- The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman’s alarm system announces general quarters. It’s another damage control drill, and the Truman’s crew head to their stations. Then, for one sailor, everything goes black. “I couldn’t breathe and …

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