Department of Defense
Caring for Four-Legged Warriors
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- Caring for Four-Legged Warriors
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Just like human warriors, military working dogs need care on and off the battlefield. The Military Working Dog Hospital at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is the Defense Department’s premier facility for veterinary care.
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- Nuclear Enterprise Command, Control
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Command and control enables decision authority over the nuclear enterprise. It links national command authority with forces in the field to minimize decision time and maintain effectiveness.
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- The Nuclear Triad: Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Intercontinental ballistic missiles, based at three strategic missile bases in the U.S., are the most reliable leg of the nuclear triad. The other two legs are bombers and submarines. The triad provides the nation with significant deterrent and decisive response capabilities.
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- Ballistic Missile Defense System
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The U.S. ballistic missile defense system provides the nation with active defense capabilities by incorporating a variety of sensors with ground and sea-based interceptor missiles to track, engage, and destroy ballistic missiles.
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- Stratcom Commander Outlines Strategic Deterrence in 21st Century
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, says his command must focus on many domains, including space and cyber, to deter America’s adversaries.
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- Mattis: the Origins of his Call Sign
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Learn about the history behind Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’ call sign.
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- Title
- Building Your Sandwich of Savings
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Thrift Savings Plan is part of your Blended Retirement System. Learn how you can customize how your money is invested at www.TSP.gov. For more information on the Blended Retirement System visit http://militarypay.defense.gov/BlendedRetirment.
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- Title
- Mattis Speaks at AUSA Annual Meeting
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Defense Secretary Jim Mattis delivers the keynote address at the Association of the United States Army's Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, Oct. 9, 2017.
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/556930/mattis-speaks-ausa-annual-meeting
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- DoD Provides Hurricane Relief in Puerto Rico
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Defense Department continues to provide ongoing relief operations in Puerto Rico. More than 11,000 DoD personnel are assisting in restoring the island’s resources and moving and supplying food and water to the affected population, Oct. 5, 2017.
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- Title
- Love Actually: Continuation Pay
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Learn the basics of continuation pay in this #loveactually parody. Visit the Blended Retirement System Resource page here: http://militarypay.defense.gov/BlendedRetirment
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- National Guard and Reserve: Opt-in and Continuation Pay
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- #AskRoby explains National Guard and Reserve opt-in criteria and qualifying for continuation pay under the Blended Retirement System. Visit the BRS Resource page here: http://militarypay.defense.gov/BlendedRetirment
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- President Visits Puerto Rico, DoD Increases Recovery Support Efforts
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- President Donald J. Trump visited Puerto Rico to speak with local leaders while the Defense Department continued to send medical aid, resources and manpower to join the recovery efforts, Oct. 4, 2017.
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- Oct. 4 Update - DoD Support to Puerto Rico Disaster and Relief Operations
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Federal officials provide the daily update on relief operations in Puerto Rico, Oct. 4, 2017
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/555769/oct-4-update-dod-support-puerto-rico-disaster-and-relief-operations
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- Mattis, Dunford Testify Before Senate Armed Services Committee, Part 2
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testify on the political and security situation in Afghanistan before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Oct. 3,
2017.
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/555485/mattis-dunford-testify-before-senate-armed-services-committee-part-2
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- Mattis, Dunford Testify Before Senate Armed Services Committee
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testify on the political and security situation in Afghanistan before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Oct. 3,
2017.
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/555471/mattis-dunford-testify-before-senate-armed-services-committee-part-1
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- Oct. 3 Update - DoD Support to Puerto Rico Disaster and Relief Operations
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Federal officials provide the daily update on relief operations
in Puerto Rico, Oct. 3, 2017.
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/555369/oct-3-update-dod-support-puerto-rico-disaster-and-relief-operations
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- Oct. 2 Update - DoD Support to Puerto Rico Disaster and Relief Operations
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Federal officials provide the daily update on relief operations
in Puerto Rico, Oct. 2, 2017.
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/555187/oct-2-update-dod-support-puerto-rico-disaster-and-relief-operations
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- Oct. 1 Update - DoD Support to Puerto Rico Disaster and Relief Operations
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Federal officials provide the daily update on relief operations
in Puerto Rico, Oct. 1, 2017.
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/555085/oct-1-update-dod-support-puerto-rico-disaster-and-relief-operations
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- Blended Military Retirement System Begins Jan. 1
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- A new, blended military retirement system goes into effect Jan. 1, 2018. See if you are one of the more than 1.6 million service members that will have a choice of retirement systems.
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- DoD News In Focus - A Family's Smile
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Air Force Lt. Col. (Dr.) Kerry Latham restored quality of life to Killian McKinney, a baby with a cleft lip and palate, during a plastic surgery procedure at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda Md., Aug. 28, 2017. By treating McKinney, Latham supported the McKinney military family and enabled them to focus on the mission.
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/553054/dod-news-focus-familys-smile
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- Mattis Meets With Polish Defense Minister
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Defense Secretary Jim Mattis welcomed Polish Defense Minister Antoni Macierewicz with a full honor cordon at the Pentagon before the two leaders held discussions on regional security, Sept. 21, 2017.
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/553101/mattis-meets-with-polish-defense-minister
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- A Come from Behind Finish
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Reed is the point man on the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C. He leads the drill team’s four- and nine-person ceremonial formations, but it wasn’t always easy for him. Reed began his time at the ceremonial guard as the underdog. Discouraged but determined, he fought his way to the top and is now, he’s unstoppable.
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- Mattis Speaks at AFA Conference
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Defense Secretary Jim Mattis delivers the keynote address at the Air Force Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 20, 2017.
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/552782/mattis-speaks-afa-conference
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- Mattis Meets With Romanian Defense Minister
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Defense Secretary Jim Mattis hosted a full honor cordon for Romanian Defense Minister Mihai-Viorel Fifor before bilateral discussions at the Pentagon, Sept. 19, 2017.
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- Title
- Legacy, Blended Retirement Systems Both Feature TSP Portability
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- In this video, #AskRobyn explains that under both the legacy and blended military retirement systems, your Thrift Savings Plan account is portable, which means you can take it with you when you retire or separate.
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- Title
- Where Do I Go For Financial Help?
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Don’t get financial help from the wrong folks. Get free, personal help on your retirement from your installation’s personal financial manager or counselor or from Military OneSource.
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- POW/MIA Recognition Day 2017
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- POW/MIA Recognition Day is commemorated on the third Friday of every September. POW/MIA Recognition Day is a day to ensure that America remembers to stand behind those who serve and to make sure we do everything we can to account for those who have never returned.
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- JCOC Impressions
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- For more on the Department of Defense, visit: http://www.defense.gov
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- Mattis Meets Portuguese Minister of Defense
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Defense Secretary Jim Mattis met with Portuguese Defense Minister Jose Alberto Azeredo Lopes at the Pentagon, Sept. 12, 2017, and was welcomed by a full honor cordon upon his arrival.
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- Stratcom Commander Testifies on Capitol Hill
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, testifies on Stratcom programs at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, April 4, 2017.
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/517420/stratcom-commander-testifies-capitol-hill
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- Power of Compounding
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Gains just don’t happen overnight. They take regular attention over a long period of time. Learn how the power of curling equates to your financial muscle at retirement.
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- Title
- Southcom Cracks Down on Drug Trafficking
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- U.S. Southern Command seized more than $42 billion worth of narcotics in 2016 after the combatant command teamed up with other federal and law enforcement agencies to combat drug trafficking within its area of responsibility
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- Trump, Defense Leaders Mark 9/11 Anniversary
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- President Donald J. Trump, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford participated in a Sept. 11, 2017, observances ceremony at the Pentagon to remember those who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks 16 years ago.
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- Trump, Mattis, Dunford Honor 9/11 Victims at Pentagon Memorial
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- President Donald J. Trump, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford host a remembrance ceremony at the Pentagon Memorial, Sept. 11, 2017.
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/549999/trump-mattis-dunford-honor-9-11-victims-pentagon-memorial
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- President, First Lady Conduct Moment of Silence
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump lead a
moment of silence at the White House, Sept. 11, 2017, in honor of those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks on 9/11.
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/549985/president-first-lady-conduct-moment-silence
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- Contributing to the TSP
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Contributions to the TSP come automatically out of your paycheck. Starting in 2018, if you’re under the Blended Retirement System, you can boost your savings with automatic and matching contributions.
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- Ask Robyn DB Calculation
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- In this video #AskRobyn explains how to calculate a regular retirement defined benefit for both retirement systems
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- Blended Retirement System Opt-in
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Interested in opting into the Blended Retirement System, but don’t know how or where to go? Visit one of these designated resources to opt in during the open period Jan. 1-Dec. 31. 2018.
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- Mattis Briefs Press on North Korea
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Defense Secretary Jim Mattis briefs reporters at the White House after a national security meeting held today with President Donald J. Trump following what North Korea says was a hydrogen bomb test.
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/547974/mattis-briefs-press-north-korea
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- U.S., South Korean Defense Leader Discuss Security Threat
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and South Korean Defense Minster Song Young-moo discussed tempering North Korean aggression in a meeting at the Pentagon, Aug. 30, 2017.
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- Harvey Recovery - A Joint Effort
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Recovery is a joint effort! First responders helping victims of the epic flooding from Hurricane Harvey are joined by military units and other federal agencies from around the country. Here's a look at the impact they're making.
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- Title
- Service Members’ Retirement Systems
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Under the legacy High-3 and the new Blended Retirement Systems, service members can still receive a pension check. Use your time now to review your options under both systems.
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The new Blended Retirement System (BRS) goes into effect on January 1, 2018. It combines the legacy 20-year military defined benefit retirement, with a defined contribution plan, similar to the civilian equivalent of a 401(k)-style retirement system, utilizing the Thrift Savings Plan.
If you're a member of the Uniformed Services who will have served fewer than 12 years (or National Guard and Reserve with fewer than 4,320 retirement points) on December 31, 2017, you will have an important decision to make between January 1 and December 31, 2018: You must choose whether to stay with your current retirement system or move to the new BRS.
Learn about BRS here:
Website: http://militarypay.defense.gov/BlendedRetirement
BRS Opt-in Course: http://jko.jten.mil/cours...
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- The ‘All American’ Division’s First 100 Years
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The 82nd Airborne Division was officially manned Aug. 25, 1917. As they celebrate their division’s 100-year birthday, the 82nd’s paratroopers remain ready to win the fight.
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- More Members Eligible for Government Benefits
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Under the Blended Retirement System, nearly 85 percent of service members will leave the service with government-provided retirement savings, as opposed to 19 percent today in the active-duty force and just 14 percent in the National Guard and Reserve.
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- U.S. Marines, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force detonate explosives during Northern Viper 17
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- U.S. Marines integrate with soldiers from the Japan Ground-Self Defense Force to detonate claymore mines and Bangalore torpedoes on the demolition range, in Hokudaien, Japan, in support of Northern Viper 17. Northern Viper is a large scale exercise that has many bilateral training opportunities that help strengthen the capabilities of the United States and the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force. The Marines are combat engineers with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Charles Plouffe)
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/544986/us-marines-japan-ground-self-defense-force-detonate-explosives-during-northern-viper-17
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- Title
- DoD Guru Explains New Blended Retirement System
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Meet Robyn, the DoD's Blended Retirement System guru! In this video Robyn discusses the facts and the fiction of BRS.
Visit the BRS Resource page here: http://militarypay.defense.gov/BlendedRetirement
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The new Blended Retirement System (BRS) goes into effect on January 1, 2018. It combines the legacy 20-year military defined benefit retirement, with a defined contribution plan, similar to the civilian equivalent of a 401(k)-style retirement system, utilizing the Thrift Savings Plan.
If you're a member of the Uniformed Services who will have served fewer than 12 years (or National Guard and Reserve with fewer than 4,320 retirement points) on December 31, 2017, you will have an important decision to make between January 1 and December 31, 2018: You must choose whether to stay with your current retirement system or move to the new BRS.
Learn about BRS here:
Website: http://militarypay.defense.gov/BlendedRetirement
BRS Op...
- Title
- How to watch the solar eclipse safely
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The much-anticipated August 21, 2017 total eclipse of the sun – with the sun being completely blocked out by passage of the moon – will be initially visible in Oregon and continue across North America to South Carolina. This will be a spectacular sight, but caution should be taken to not damage your sight. There is only one safe way to look directly at the sun, whether during an eclipse or not and that is with special-purpose solar filters. These solar filters are used in “eclipse glasses” or in hand-held solar viewers. They must meet a very specific worldwide standard known as ISO 12312-2.
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- Marine Returns Flag to Family of Fallen Japanese WW II Soldier
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- World War II veteran Marvin Strombo flew to Japan to personally return a flag he had taken during the Battle of Saipan in June 1944 to the family of the fallen Japanese soldier, Sadao YasueFor more on the Department of Defense, visit: http://www.defense.gov
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- Mattis Welcomes Dutch Defense Minister to Pentagon
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Washington
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis hosts an enhanced honor cordon welcoming Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, defense minister of the Netherlands, to the Pentagon, Aug. 15, 2017.
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- Title
- What is BRS?
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- WHAT IS BRS? Babies Rack Swag? Bring Rodrigues Some protein! Blemish Removal Service? LOL -- we don't think so!! Learn more about the Uniform Services Blended Retirement System (BRS).
Visit the BRS Resource page here: http://militarypay.defense.gov/BlendedRetirement
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The new Blended Retirement System (BRS) goes into effect on January 1, 2018. It combines the legacy 20-year military defined benefit retirement, with a defined contribution plan, similar to the civilian equivalent of a 401(k)-style retirement system, utilizing the Thrift Savings Plan.
If you're a member of the Uniformed Services who will have served fewer than 12 years (or National Guard and Reserve with fewer than 4,320 retirement points) on December 31, 2017, you will have an important decision to make between January 1 and December 31, 2018: You must choose whether to stay with your current retirement system or move to the new BRS.
Learn about BRS here:
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