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When Army Pfc. Noah Odell Knight saw three enemy soldiers carrying explosives that could have annihilated several members of his company, he didn't think twice about trying to stop them. Knight lost his life in that endeavor, but his heroics led to a posthumous Medal of Honor.
Like its sister services, the Space Force has officer, enlisted and civilian members — all called "guardians." But the Space Force is looking for new ways to recruit civilian employees, which right now make up about 50 percent of the service.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nominations: Navy Rear Adm. (lower half) Christopher D. Alexander for appointment to the grade of rear admiral. Alexander is currently serving as commander, Carrier Strike Group Nine, San Diego, California.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nominations:
Marine Corps Col. Timothy S. Brady Jr. for appointment to the grade of brigadier general. Brady is currently serving as assistant chief of staff, G-3, Marine Forces Pacific, Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii.
The Defense Health Agency announced 15 military hospitals got an "A" rating in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade Fall 2024 assessment. This grade reflects the DHA's ongoing dedication to transparency and to providing high-quality, safe care to service members and their families.
When a huge wave of Viet Cong troops threatened to overwhelm Army Sgt. 1st Class Sammy Lee Davis' battalion at a small fire base in Vietnam, he jumped into action to fight back. Despite suffering several injuries, Davis traversed a river to save three of his comrades and did what he could to stop the onslaught.
During the Revolutionary War, Tyonajanegan, an Oneida, fought on the side of the United States with her husband during the Battle of Oriskany, Aug. 6, 1777, in New York. She died in 1824 at the age of 84.
Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert C. Fulford for appointment to the grade of lieutenant general, with assignment as deputy commander, U.S. European Command. Fulford is currently serving as commanding general, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, California.
Dr. Timothy Hoyt, Deputy Director of the Office of Force Resiliency for the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)), and Dr. Liz Clark, Director of the Defense Suicide Prevention Office, will hold an off-camera, on-the-record media roundtable today, November 14, 2024, at 10:15 a.m. EST.
Since day one as Secretary of Defense, the health, safety, and well-being of our military community has been one of my top priorities. Taking care of our people — the brave patriots who serve in uniform and their families — is a sacred responsibility. And it is crucial to maintaining the readiness of the Total Force.
The Department of Defense (DoD) released the DoD Annual Report on Suicide (ARSM) in the Military: Calendar Year (CY) 2023 today. The report provides annual data on suicide counts and rates among Service members and their dependents and outlines current and ongoing suicide prevention efforts across the Department.
Army Lt. Gen. Christopher T. Donahue for appointment to the grade of general, with assignment as commanding general, U.S. Army Europe-Africa; and commander, Allied Land Command, NATO, Germany. Donahue is currently serving as commanding general, XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Liberty, Fort Liberty, North Carolina.
Navy Capt. Erin E. O. Acosta for appointment to the grade of rear admiral (lower half). Acosta is currently serving as chief of staff, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, Stennis Space Center, Mississippi.
The movement of blood, food and various essential supplies is critical to ensuring the safety of lives throughout the region. Army parachute riggers assigned to the 421st Quartermaster Company, Detachment 1, initiate the generation of these components in the humanitarian aid process.
The Defense Department remains committed to long-term, sustained efforts to prevent suicide throughout the total force, Pentagon officials said today as the department released its Annual Report on Suicide in the Military.
President Joe Biden thanked veterans for their service to the nation and their fellow Americans and emphasized that the nation must keep the faith with those who stepped up to defend the United States.
November is Native American Heritage Month, providing Defense Department leaders with an opportunity to recognize the remarkable achievements of Indigenous peoples throughout our nation's history.
On Veterans Day, we honor the extraordinary selflessness and strength of the American patriots who have served in the U.S. military. Today and every day, we give thanks to the generations of men and women who have answered the call to protect our country.
The soldiers and airmen who fill the National Guard's ranks are at the core of the United States' decisive advantage over its global competitors, the newly appointed Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau John T. Raines III said today.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke Thursday about the progress achieved by the Defense Department during his four-year tenure as the Pentagon's top official while also praising DOD leadership.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III issued a recent message to the force that emphasized the Defense Department's commitment to a professional, orderly and calm transition to the next commander in chief, the Pentagon announced today.
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau Tony L. Whitehead didn't think twice in August 2020 before accepting his appointment as the Guard's senior-most noncommissioned officer and principal military advisor on enlisted matters.
Actor Silas "Si" Robertson, who played Uncle Si on TV Arts and Entertainment Network's series "Duck Dynasty" (2012-2017), also made a career in the Army.
A little boy peers through the sea of people, vibrant shades of red and yellow flooding his view as he carefully makes his way toward the heart of the powwow.
The Department of Defense is pleased to announce Maj. Gen. Suzanne Puanani Vares-Lum as the new director of the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS), effective early 2025.
As Marine Corps Sgt. James Irsley Poynter's platoon was being surrounded by enemy troops in Korea, he refused to let his men become overwhelmed. Poynter managed to break his trapped comrades out of the chaos through heroics that took his life. For that valor, he posthumously received the Medal of Honor.
The Maryland National Guard hosted more than 30 public officials, academics and security analysts from NATO member states and aspirant countries via the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program at Martin State Air National Guard Base, Middle River, Maryland on Oct. 25, 2024.
"Growing up, I knew I wanted more," Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Angel Segarra recalled. "Where I come from, people don't usually make it out. The Navy was my way out and my way forward and joining was a decision that truly saved my life."
The Reserve Forces Policy Board's (RFPB) FY23 recommendation that the Secretary of Defense (SecDef) issue a contemporary and comprehensive Total Force Policy (TFP) to optimize the integration...
The Defense Department's armed services branches recruited 12.5% more people in fiscal year 2024 than in the year prior despite a challenging and disinterested recruiting market.
When the topic of military code talkers comes up, many think of the Navajo code talkers of World War II who operated as Marines in the Pacific Theater. This association was bolstered following the 2002 release of the film "Windtalkers," starring Nicholas Cage.
PENTAGON PRESS SECRETARY MAJOR GENERAL PAT RYDER: Ok. All right. Well, good afternoon, everyone. I'm Major General Pat Ryder, Pentagon press secretary. Thanks very much for joining us for today's briefing and update on the Department of Defense recruiting efforts.
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