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News Stories

Stories from around the Defense Department.

List of News Stories

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Army to Roll Out Enlisted Space Ops Specialty

Army to Roll Out Enlisted Space Ops Specialty
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14 Winning Weeks at DOD: Border Security, Hitting Back at Houthis, Booming Recruiting

14 Winning Weeks at DOD: Border Security, Hitting Back at Houthis, Booming Recruiting
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Navy Proves Sea-Based Hypersonic Launch Approach

Navy Proves Sea-Based Hypersonic Launch Approach
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Sexual Assault Prevention, Response Key Contributors to Military Readiness

Sexual Assault Prevention, Response Key Contributors to Military Readiness
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Hegseth Tasks Army to Transform to Leaner, More Lethal Force

Hegseth Tasks Army to Transform to Leaner, More Lethal Force
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Senior Defense Officials Field Questions on Next-Gen Missile Defense Shield

Senior Defense Officials Field Questions on Next-Gen Missile Defense Shield
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DOD Support to the Southern Border in Photos, May 1, 2025

DOD Support to the Southern Border in Photos, May 1, 2025
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NASCAR Winner Honors the Fallen at Arlington National Cemetery

NASCAR Winner Honors the Fallen at Arlington National Cemetery
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DOD Better Now at Defending Domestically Against Unmanned Systems

DOD Better Now at Defending Domestically Against Unmanned Systems
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DOD Leaders Grade Department's Financial Management

DOD Leaders Grade Department's Financial Management