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NEWS: U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) Launches Multi-Nation Special Warfare Exercise defense.gov/News/News-Storโฆ
PTDO Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Melissa Dalton recently met with Italyโs Arma dei Carabinieri Lt. Gen. Riccardo Galletta to discuss a variety of global security topics to further deepen the DoD-Carabinieri relationship ๐บ๐ธ๐ฎ๐น More Here: defense.gov/News/Releases/โฆ
Members of Djibouti U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army & Spanish Special Ops join forces for Exercise Bull Shark, enhancing crisis response & personnel recovery skills in the Horn of Africa.
Getting a lesson on rappelling. During the Educators Workshop at MCRD San Diego, high school & college educators, community leaders, & communication professionals experience first-hand the capabilities of the U.S. Marines while learning about the commitment & benefits of service.
.@USAirForce & Japanese Air Self-Defense Force personnel & family members lend a hand to keep Yokota, Japan, beautiful as part of an annual beautification event in Fussa City ๐ฏ๐ต. Teaming up w/ the community in shared efforts like this strengthens our bonds w/ #AlliesAndPartners .
LIVE: Maj. Gen. Patrick Ryder Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder holds a news briefing at the Pentagon. x.com/i/broadcasts/1โฆ
Watch Office of the Secretary of the Air Force get firsthand experience of the cutting-edge capabilities of the X-62A VISTA.
#DDay was chaos, but @usarmy 1LT Jimmie Monteith Jr. stayed clear-headed, leading his men through minefields & barrages of fire to clear German defenses & reach vital positions. He sacrificed his life that day, but his valor earned him the #MedalofHonor . defense.gov/News/Feature-Sโฆ
Meet U.S. Army Reserve Capt. Ivy Young, a Hawaii native & commander of the 970th Transportation Detachment. She leads the movement control team responsible for transporting personnel & equipment throughout Tunisia during Exercise African Lion 2024.
#AAPIHeritageMonth #WeAreNATO
Nothing but joy in the sunshine state!
#FleetWeekMiami allowed members of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marines, and U.S. Coast Guard assigned to visiting ships & commands, to demonstrate Americaโs Warfighting Navy & exhibit the quality of #sailors & #Marines to the citizens of South Florida.
As Secretary Austin wraps up a great trip to South Carolina State University, two proud SC State University graduates who currently work at the Pentagon reflect on how their education at SCState shaped their careers in public service.
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The Air Force Research Lab - AFRLโs Rocket Propulsion Division has tested a first-ever, single-block rocket engine thrust chamber that the lab designed, printed and built using an additive manufacturing process called laser powder directed energy deposition.
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We honor the service and sacrifice of our military and families. This #MentalHealth Awareness Month, we spotlight resources to support our community. From mental health to family programs, discover valuable insights and tools for navigating military life. defense.gov/Spotlights/Takโฆ