. recently signed a policy to implement the Brandon Act to improve the process for service members to seek mental health support. The parents of Brandon Caserta discuss the importance of learning more about available resources & supporting service members.
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Loading Medical Supplies
U.S. & Polish military personnel load medical supplies onto a Humvee during DEFENDER 23, at Mihail Kogฤlniceanu Air Base in Romania. The exercise includes more than 7,800 U.S. & 15,000 multi-national service members from 26 Allied & partner nations.
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This week the reaffirmed our commitment to strengthening bilateral defense cooperation between the United States and the Republic of South Africa in the 19th U.S.-South Africa Defense Committee. More: defense.gov/News/Releases/
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More than 200 wounded, ill and injured service members and veteran athletes are competing in the 2023 Challenge, The competition features adaptive sports used by wounded warriors as part of their recovery process.
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Through my Joining Forces initiative, Iโve met with military-connected spouses across the country and around the world to hear how we can better support their careers.
We brought their stories back to the White House โ and Joe listened.
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Today, President Biden will sign an Executive Order to increase the economic security of military and veteran spouses, caregivers, and survivors โ building on the Administrationโs commitment to uphold our nationโs sacred obligation to our service members and veterans.
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Today, President Biden will sign an Executive Order to increase the economic security of military and veteran spouses, caregivers, and survivors โ building on the Administrationโs commitment to uphold our nationโs sacred obligation to our service members and veterans.
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NEWS: Better Economic Opportunities for Military Spouses Focus of New Executive Order
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As summer approaches, so do our pesky warm-weather friends: bugs.
But fear not - #BugWeek is almost here! Follow & next week to learn about the health benefits of bugs, how to protect your family from bug-borne illnesses & more: spr.ly/6015OIecV
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Honorable Carry
Members of the conduct an honorable carry of remains from a #WWII aircraft discovered in Hungary, at , Hawaii.
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ICYMI - Last week met with to strengthen the US-Japan Alliance, bolster combined regional deterrence, and underscore the commitment to the shared vision of advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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Refueling Triad
Two Pave Hawk helicopters demonstrate a helicopter air-to-air refueling with an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during the 2023 National Salute to America's Heroes Air and Sea Show off the coast of Miami Beach, Fla.
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NEWS: Indo-Pacific Nations Bolstering Defense Ties, Capabilities
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NEWS: Defense Leaders See Increase in Risky Chinese Intercepts
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All systems go.
Marines conduct a crew-served gunnery range using Light Armored Vehicle 25s at Camp Schwab, Okinawa.
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DASD Daniel Erikson addressed senior defense and security leaders at the Caribbean Nations Security Conference #CANSEC23 hosted by and to strengthen regional partnerships on cyber, climate change and combating transnational crime.
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DoDโs sustained engagement with Caribbean partners demonstrates our commitment to remain the regionโs most trusted defense & security partner. See the DoD Caribbean Engagement Fact Sheet for more: media.defense.gov/2023/Jun/05/20 #CANSEC23 #PACC2030 โฆย Show more
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Happy Pride, . Iโm proud to stand with our LGBTQI+ service members, civilians, and allies. You are DoD, and DoD stands with you. #PrideMonth #PrideMonth2023
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Iโm speaking now at about how the is supporting our Indo-Pacific allies and partners as we all draw closer together to drive solutions to our biggest shared challenges.
Tune in.
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Chief Ops Officer Lt. Gen. DeAnn Burt: Gathering a unique perspective in harnessing creativity is how we will succeed in facing our future challenges as a service, LGBTQ+ individuals have been defending our nation since the American Revolution & they have beenโฆย Show more
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Under Secretary of Defense HON Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr.: We will continue to recognize the unique strength & resilience of the LGBTQ+ community. Your contributions to the Department's missions are invaluable.
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Yesterday, the Pentagon hosted its 12th Annual LGBTQ+ Pride Ceremony. We celebrate the honor and service, commitment, and sacrifice of our LGBTQ+ service members. The DoD is committed to inclusion and using diversity as a strength for our Services.
View some of todayโs speakers:
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Up, up and over.
midshipmen take on an obstacle during an endurance course as part of Professional Training of Midshipmen on .
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Letโs get in formation.
Ships steam in formation through the Baltic Sea during exercise #BALTOPS23 with allies. The exercise, led by , strengthens the combined response capability critical to preserving the freedom of navigation & security in the Baltic Sea.
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Astral Knight
๐บ๐ธ airmen embark a ๐ญ๐ท Croatian navy vessel during Exercise Astral Knight 2023 in the Adriatic Sea.
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NEWS: Officials Say DoD Must Be Employer of Choice to Meet Manpower Goals
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The , & other industry partners recently tested the most current iteration of an astronaut crew seat and flight suit that will be used in the Orion spacecraft for the #ArtemisII mission: spr.ly/6013OxBnW
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Greyhounds and Growlers and Super Hornets, oh my!
aircrafts conduct routine operations on the flight deck of the USS Nimitz from the in the Pacific Ocean.
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The perform at the Augusta Air Show in Augusta, Ga.
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It is always great to personally express my gratitude to our Service men and women for the job they do to keep our nation safe.
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Meeting WWII veterans at Normandy on the anniversary of D-Day is an extraordinary privilege. Their valor and sacrifice shaped history, liberating nations and defending freedom.
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Walking amongst the sacred grounds of Normandy American Cemetery, where brave souls rest, we pay tribute to their sacrifice, courage, and unwavering commitment to freedom.
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NEWS: Pentagon Official Says Next Generation of Leaders Key to Solving Security Challenges
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