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The Defense Department is sending 1,500 active-duty service members and additional air and intelligence assets to the southern border to augment troops already conducting enforcement operations in that region, Acting Secretary of Defense Robert Salesses announced this afternoon via a statement to the media.
Army Tech. 4th Grade Laverne Parrish saved many lives as a medic during World War II. He was unable to save himself, but his remarkable efforts during the campaign to return the Philippines to Allied control led him to posthumously receive the Medal of Honor.
President Donald Trump named Robert Salesses as acting secretary of defense pending the confirmation of Pete Hegseth for the position. Salesses assumed the functions and duties of the office at 12:01 p.m. yesterday.
The following individuals were sworn-in yesterday, Jan. 20, 2025, at the Pentagon:
If a group of Marines is around, you'll likely hear an "Oorah!" at some point. It's a distinctive battle cry that's been used by the Marine Corps for decades, but its origin story isn't as well known. Those outside of the service might be surprised to learn its beginnings stemmed from submarine dives.
At a recent panel discussion on government talent acquisition, Brynt Parmeter, the Defense Department's chief talent management officer, underscored the urgent need to attract members of Generation Z to civilian defense careers.
When soldiers deploy, they leave behind their families and loved ones. The separation can weigh heavily on service members, and when the soldier finally returns home, the reunion is full of powerful emotions.
On the ground and in the air, DOD personnel from multiple units helped battle devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area this week, working closely with federal, state and local partners.
Senior Defense officials will hold an off-camera backgrounder today, January 15, 2025, at 10 a.m. EST via Zoom.
The officials will discuss the 14th Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation (QRMC), which is a long-standing and periodic in-depth review of military pay and compensation directed by the President with results provided both to the President and Congress. Today
Every four years, the Defense Department conducts a complete review of the principles and concepts of the military compensation system — the Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation. In addition to DOD, the review includes the Coast Guard, the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Public Health Service.
Army Sgt. William David Port took his oath to protect his fellow soldiers seriously. In Vietnam, when a grenade landed among his platoon mates, he didn't hesitate to give his life to save them.
The Defense Department now has 500 active-duty troops and a variety of equipment on standby to assist with the wildfires in California, said the deputy pentagon press secretary.
Former President Jimmy Carter returned to Washington this week in a final procession worthy of his legacy.
Navy Cmdr. George Fleming Davis worked his way up the ranks to become one of the youngest destroyer commanders in U.S. history. During World War II, his leadership and fearlessness during a Japanese kamikaze raid kept his ship from being destroyed, even though it cost him his life.
Secretary Wormuth, General George: Thanks for your outstanding leadership of the United States Army. You know, I proudly served in the Army for more than half of my life. So your branch of our military holds a special place in my heart.
At a White House ceremony today, President Joe Biden presented Medals of Honor to seven soldiers who served in either the Korean War or the Vietnam War.
The Army kicked off its 250th birthday celebration at the 136th Tournament of Roses Parade, where its "This We'll Defend: 250 Years of Service" float highlighting various eras of Army history rolled through Pasadena, California.
When Charles was 12, the Revolutionary United Front rebel forces came through his home, the Kono District of Sierra Leone. They were marching for Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, and building an army by forcing citizens to join them.
Army Col. Robert Lewis Howard was a legend for his service in the Special Forces during the Vietnam War.
Retired Army Lt. Gen. Herbert R. Temple Jr., former chief of the National Guard Bureau, died Dec. 29. He was 96.-
The Department of Defense mourns the loss of President Jimmy Carter at age 100—a principled leader, America's longest-lived president, a great son of Georgia, and a steadfast champion of human rights and democratic ideals.