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U.S. service members continue to support efforts carrying out President Donald J. Trump's executive orders on protecting the territorial integrity of the United States.
Navy Secretary John Phelan, Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James W. Kilby and Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith briefed the House Appropriations Committee's defense subcommittee on current challenges and their plans to address them in Washington.
Senior Defense Department officials met with the Senate Armed Services Committee strategic forces subcommittee in Washington to discuss Golden Dome, a next-generation missile defense shield aimed at protecting the U.S. from evolving aerial threats.
Navy Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, discussed ways the Army contributes to the joint force's overall mission throughout the region during the 2025 Land Forces Pacific Symposium and Exposition in Honolulu.
The Defense Department conducted a second successful flight of a fully recoverable uncrewed hypersonic test vehicle, marking another forward step in the nation's return to reusable hypersonic flight testing since the X-15 hypersonic research program ended in 1968.
The Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa, alongside Djiboutian, French, Japanese and European Union naval forces, participated in Exercise Bull Shark in Djibouti, to strengthen communication and collaboration among international partners and allies.
U.S. and Djiboutian service members participated in Sea Sisters events during Exercise Bull Shark in Djibouti. The event focused on building partnerships through joint force training.
This week the Defense Department focused on reducing bureaucracy, the changing situation in the Red Sea and maintaining high physical standards throughout the military services.
Pope Leo XIV's father, Louis Marius Prevost, served in the Navy during World War II and participated in the D-Day landings in Normandy, France, June 6, 1944, as part of Operation Overlord.
The Defense Department recognized members of its civilian workforce for their vital contributions to national security during Public Service Recognition Week, an annual celebration that honors federal, state, county, local and tribal government employees who serve the nation.
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