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As a seven-time American League batting champion and 18-time All-Star for the Minnesota Twins (1967-1978) and the California Angels (1979-1985), Rod Carew is considered a baseball legend.
America's newest military service, the U.S. Space Force, stood up five years ago this Friday. In advance of an out-of-this world birthday celebration, the service's commander, Gen B. Chance Saltzman, reflected on half a decade of accomplishments.
The Department of Defense today released its newest demographics report, the "2023 Demographics Profile of the Military Community," which provides a wide range of information about the active duty, National Guard and Reserve enlisted and officer service members and families who make up the United States military.
Dentistry isn't the first thing that pops into one's mind when it comes to sailor and submariner readiness. But having to be taken via medevac off a vessel in the far-flung Pacific Ocean because of an abscessed tooth wouldn't be the best way for a sailor to get on their commander's good side.
Army Col. Charles Patrick Murray Jr. spent three decades serving his country, but his most notable contribution came toward the beginning of his career. During the waning days of World War II in Europe, Murray took out dozens of enemy soldiers while trying to establish a position for his platoon along a French valley.
Many editorials talk about the need for Americans to give back to their country, belong to something larger than themselves and contribute to the well-being of all Americans.
The Department of Defense has released the 2025 Basic Allowance for Housing rates. Basic Allowance for Housing rates will increase an average of 5.4 percent when the new rates take effect on January 1, 2025. An estimated $29.2 billion will be paid to approximately one million Service members.
The prevalence of sexual assault at the military service academies saw its first decline in 10 years, according to the preliminary findings from the Service Academy Gender Relations Survey for academic program year 2023-24, released today. The data suggests the Defense Department's efforts to address these issues may be gaining traction.
Army Maj. Gen. Brett G. Sylvia for appointment to the grade of lieutenant general, with assignment as director for Strategy, Plans, and Policy, J-5, Joint Staff; and senior member, U.S. Delegation to the United Nations Military Staff, Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III visited Camp Asaka, Japan, today, speaking with leaders and troops from the U.S., Japan and Australia, who are participating in Exercise Yama Sakura.
Army Lt. Gen. Curtis A. Buzzard for reappointment to the grade of lieutenant general, with assignment as commander, Security Assistance Group-Ukraine; and commander, NATO Security Assistance, and Training for Ukraine, Operation Atlantic Resolve, Germany.
On Christmas Day every year, many Americans relax and enjoy time with their families. For many of our troops, though, it can be a day of sacrifice and hardship.
Over the history of the U.S., several big military actions have taken place on Dec. 25. Here are four noteworthy ones.
Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jackson Charles Pharris saved a lot of lives when the Japanese bombed his battleship during the Pearl Harbor attacks that thrust the U.S. into World War II. With his quick thinking, he managed to drag several of his shipmates from flooding compartments while directing fire on the enemy. Pharris received the Medal of Honor for his leadership and valor.
Navy leaders are focused on positioning the nation's sea service as a world class employer in building upon this year's recruiting and retention success, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa M. Franchetti said yesterday.
Air Force Maj. Gen. Luke C.G. Cropsey for appointment to the grade of lieutenant general, with assignment as commander, Air Force Information Dominance Systems Center. Cropsey is currently serving as the Department of the Air Force Integrating Program executive officer for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management,
Army Lt. Gen. Joseph P. McGee for reappointment to the grade of lieutenant general, with assignment as director, Joint Staff, Pentagon, Washington, D.C. McGee is currently serving as director for Strategy, Plans, and Policy, J-5, Joint Staff; and senior member, U.S. Delegation to the United Nations Military Staff, Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark B. Pye for appointment to the grade of lieutenant general, with assignment as commander, Air Force Nuclear Systems Center. Pye is currently serving as the director, Programs, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Plans and Programs, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
People join the Air Force for many reasons, from the potential to travel abroad to the educational benefits it affords. For some, the opportunity presents itself in a way that can only be described as the right place at the right time, and the story that blossoms from there can be filled with more opportunities than planned.
The last time anyone saw Marine Corps Sgt. James Edmund Johnson, he was fighting with all his might in frozen North Korea to make sure his fellow Marines could get away from an enemy that would have ravaged them.
Alaska National Guardsmen delivered nearly 14,000 pounds of frozen beef, chicken and pork this month to Toksook Bay, Alaska, helping residents still recovering from losses sustained when Typhoon Merbok flooded thousands of communities in September 2022.
This week, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reached across the globe to connect with service members stationed stateside and deployed abroad. Through video conference and phone calls, he expressed gratitude, shared stories and offered encouragement to troops and their families who have sacrificed the comforts of home while serving their country.
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.
Actor Humphrey Bogart is best known for his leading roles in the films "The Maltese Falcon" (1941), "Casablanca" (1942), "The African Queen" (1951), "The Caine Mutiny" (1954) and more.
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.
The American military is the strongest fighting force on Earth. For more than 50 years, our all-volunteer force has been sustained by qualified patriots who stand up to serve and keep our republic secure.