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News Stories

Stories from around the Defense Department.

List of News Stories

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Hegseth Addresses Strengthening Military by Cutting Excess, Refocusing DOD Budget

Hegseth Addresses Strengthening Military by Cutting Excess, Refocusing DOD Budget
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DOD Support to the Southern Border in Photos, Feb. 20, 2025

DOD Support to the Southern Border in Photos, Feb. 20, 2025
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Federal Firefighters Who Combated California Wildfires Given Pentagon Tour

Federal Firefighters Who Combated California Wildfires Given Pentagon Tour
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U.S. Army Tank Crew Wins International Competition for First Time

U.S. Army Tank Crew Wins International Competition for First Time
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Military Spouses Exempted From Return-to-Work Mandate

Military Spouses Exempted From Return-to-Work Mandate
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Brown: Build the Force by Being Seen

Brown: Build the Force by Being Seen
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Hegseth Lauds U.S.-Poland Alliance, Reemphasizes Call for NATO Countries to Increase Defense Spending

Hegseth Lauds U.S.-Poland Alliance, Reemphasizes Call for NATO Countries to Increase Defense Spending
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DOD Prepares Invitation to Bring Back Troops Separated for Refusing COVID Vaccine

DOD Prepares Invitation to Bring Back Troops Separated for Refusing COVID Vaccine
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DOD Support to the Southern Border in Photos, Feb. 13, 2025

DOD Support to the Southern Border in Photos, Feb. 13, 2025
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Top Northcom, NORAD Officer Highlights Trio of Homeland Security Concerns During Senate Testimony

Top Northcom, NORAD Officer Highlights Trio of Homeland Security Concerns During Senate Testimony