Department of Defense
Leading the Way in Medical Readiness
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- Leading the Way in Medical Readiness
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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@usarmy solders assigned to @landstuhlregionalmedicalce4025 from the Medical Readiness Command participated in 2025 Best Leader Competition at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Bavaria, Germany.
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- Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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Recruits from @MCRDPI participate in water survival training course to build confidence on the journey to becoming @marines. All recruits are required to complete swim qualification to graduate from training.
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- LIVE: SecDef Pete Hegseth and Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani Brief the Media in Tokyo
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani brief the media at the Ministry of Defense building in Tokyo, March 29, 2025.
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- Reenlisting Together in Style
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Four @nationalguard soldiers assigned to 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade reenlisted together during a smoke display and flyover at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa.
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- LIVE: SecDef Pete Hegseth Delivers Remarks at the 80th Battle of Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor Ceremony
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivers remarks at the 80th Battle of Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor Ceremony, March 28, 2025.
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- NASA Astronauts Represent Service Academies
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- #NASA astronauts @U.S.SpaceForce Col. Nick Hague, @usarmy Col. Anne McClain, @AFBlueTube Maj. Nichole Ayers, and recently returned retired @USNavy Capt. Suni Williams represent their respective service academy with pride at the International Space Station.
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- LIVE: SecDef Pete Hegseth and Philippine SND Gilberto Teodoro Jr., Brief the Media in Manila
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro Jr., brief the media in Manila, Philippines, March 28, 2025.
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- Remember Our Medal of Honor Heroes
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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The @mohmuseum which opened this week, highlights all of the nation’s #MedalofHonor recipients, from well-known warriors such as @marines CWO4 Hershel “Woody” Williams to lesser-known individuals like@usarmy Lt. Col. Charles Whittlesey, whose tragic stories offer lessons for everyone.
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- Indoor Marksmanship Training
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- @marines assigned to @1stMarineDivision tackle the 81mm mortar indoor simulated marksmanship trainer that combines live training with advanced digital simulations at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
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- LIVE: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Speaks to Press During Hawaii Trip
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth briefs the media in Honolulu, March 25, 2025.
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- LIVE: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Delivers Remarks at Marine Corp Base Hawaii
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Delivers Remarks at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center For Security Studies at Marine Corp Base Hawaii, March 25, 2025
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- GRAND OPENING of the National Medal of Honor Museum
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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This #MedalofHonorDay, we honor all #MedalofHonor recipients as the National Medal of Honor Museum opens in Arlington, Texas. We got a sneak peek at the artifacts and interactive displays showcased at the museum that shares stories of our most decorated heroes. We are forever grateful for their courage and sacrifice.
https://www.defense.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/Article/4127550/rare-collection-new-medal-of-honor-museum-brings-tales-of-heroism-to-life/
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- LIVE: SECDEF Pete Hegseth Participates in a Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the USS Arizona Memorial
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth participates in a wreath-laying ceremony at the USS Arizona Memorial, March 24, 2025.
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- Doing the Heavy Maintenance With Pride
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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A @usarmy soldier shares his gratitude for his team and explains the role of the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, @101stAASLTDIV in providing critical aviation capabilities to ground forces. #AirAssault
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- The Year of the Warrior Celebrates Warfighting Mastery
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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Soldiers from @1idbigredone celebrate the Warrior Spirit and 250 years of excellence for the @usarmy with the "Year of the Warrior" at Fort Riley, Kan.
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- Stand Clear, No Fear
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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@marines recruits from @MCRDPI tackle the 47-foot-tall rappel tower to overcome any fear of heights and learn to trust their gear.
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- Groovy Gas Refill
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A @usarmy Petroleum Supply Specialist from 498th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion works to ensure a steady fuel supply during Freedom Shield 25.
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- LIVE: POTUS Donald J. Trump and SECDEF Pete Hegseth brief the media, March 21, 2025
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth brief the media at the White House, March 21, 2025.
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- Not All Heroes Wear Capes
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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A @U.S.CoastGuard Air Station Savannah helicopter crew rescued a passenger from his stranded vessel near St. Helena Sound, S.C. and transferred him to safety.
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- Zeroing In On The Win
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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Competitors from all components of the @usarmy and @ArmyROTC cadets participated in the 2025 U.S. Army Small Arms Championships hosted by the @USArmyMarksmanshipUnit at Fort Benning, Ga.
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- Staying READY
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- @usarmy troops from the @2DStryker conduct a Table XII field artillery certification at Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany. Platoon-level certifications keep soldiers current and ready to dominate in unified land operations.
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- LIVE: DOD Press Briefing from the Pentagon, March 17, 2025
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Air Force Lt. Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich, director of operations for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell brief the media at the Pentagon, March 17, 2025
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- Crushing The Palmetto Challenge
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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Members of the @AFBlueTube participated in the Palmetto Challenge to assess their ability to perform wartime or contingency missions under austere conditions at Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center, Miss.
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- Flying High In Drone Training
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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@usarmy Paratroopers from @173AirborneBrigade conduct Unmanned Aircraft System training at Gasinci training area, Croatia.
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- Day To Night LIVE Fire Exercises
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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@marines with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct squad attack drills as part of Realistic Urban Training Exercise on Fort Barfoot, Va.
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- Using Robotics Technology To Enhance Missions
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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@usarmy paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade redefines the unit’s history of innovation with the use of robotics technology to enhance safety and efficiency on the battlefield, reducing risks to soldiers while maximizing operational effectiveness.
These unmanned platforms allow paratroopers to conduct reconnaissance, clear obstacles, and neutralize threats while remaining at a safe distance from potential hazards.
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- Students Visit the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial Under the Gary Sinise Foundation
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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Students from the Randolph Macon Academy in Front Royal, Va., visited the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial as part of the Gary Sinise Foundation’s 9/11 educational programming to learn about the attacks, recovery, rebuilding efforts and honor the lives lost on that tragic day.
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- Competing To Be The Best Warrior
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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Members of the @WisconsinGuard give it their all during the annual State Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy, Wis. Participants competed in multiple challenges including weapons proficiency, land navigation, physical fitness tests, combat first aid, tactical maneuvers, communications, and professional development exercises.
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- Knowledge Shared Is Power Multiplied
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Royal Thai Armed Forces led a jungle survival class with @marines from @1stMarineDivision during Exercise Cobra Gold 2025 at Recon Camp, Sattahip, Thailand.
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- Marines In The Jungle, The Lions Aren’t Sleeping Tonight
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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@marines with @1stMarineDivision, alongside service members with the Royal Thai Marine Corps and Republic of Korea Marine Corps participate in jungle survival training during Exercise Cobra Gold 2025; the largest joint and combined exercise in mainland Asia, held annually in Thailand.
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- Securing The Border
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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@marines reinforce the southern border by applying concertina wire near San Ysidro, Calif. NORTHCOM is working together with @ushomelandsecurity to enhance @customsborderprotect along the southern border with additional military forces.
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- United States Senate Youth Program Pentagon Visit 2025
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and military mentors reflect on the 63rd annual United States Senate Youth Program at the Pentagon. Each year, the DOD selects military officers from each of the Armed Forces to serve as mentors to outstanding high school students pursuing public service careers as part of the Senate Youth program.
Military mentors (as they appear):
U.S. Army Maj. Catherine Grizzle
U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Kathryn Rubio
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jacqueline Barnum
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Vikram Kanth
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- Perfecting the Jump
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The @usarmygoldenknights conduct an advanced canopy maneuver during a canopy piloting competition in Zephyrhills, Fla.
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- A Day At Sea Aboard The USS America
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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@USNavy sailors aboard the USS America conduct daily operations from the @US7thFleet #DYK The USS America is the fourth U.S. warship to be named after the United States of America.
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- Fast Rope Training
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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Fast Rope Training
@marines with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in a land-based training exercise at Fort Barfoot, Va., to strengthen both cohesion with the Marine Air-Ground Task Force and integration with @USNavy operations.
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- Testing Endurance During the Crucible
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- @marines recruits close out 11 weeks of training with a test of strength, knowledge and endurance during the 54-hour Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C.
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- Coast Guard deploys to the Souther Border
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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Mission ready. The @U.S.CoastGuard Sector Houston-Galveston Maritime Safety and Security Team deployed down to the southwest border.
As a quick response force, MSSTs specialize in advanced tactical boat operations and counterterrorism force protection.
Watch as they uphold maritime safety and secure our nation’s borders!
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- Operation Lethal Eagle 25.1
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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Soldiers of the 1st Brigade Combat Team assigned to the 101st Airborne Division take on the challenge during Operation Lethal Eagle 25.1 at Fort Campbell, Ky. This 21-day exercise focuses on enhancing lethality while mastering large-scale, long range air assault capabilities.
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- 7th Airlift Squadron Mission
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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Check out this video showcasing the incredible achievements of the 7th Airlift Squadron over the past year. From Joint-Base Lewis McChord, Wash., they’ve completed three major exercises and logged over 5,700 flight hours in 2024.
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- Dominating Military Operations on Urban Terrain
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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@marines participate in a bilateral exercise, performing, military operations on urban terrain during Intrepid Maven 25.2 to focus on improving both individual and combined unit readiness.
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- Finnish Skiing in Finland
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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@usarmy soldiers with @10thMountainDivision and 11th Airborne Division train on Finnish skis to enhance warfighting readiness, tactical proficiency and integration during Arctic Forge 25 in Finland.
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- Title
- In the Boots of a Combat Medic
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The focus of a combat medic is to provide medical care in a field environment to soldiers, as well as disaster relief to citizens and advise commanders of the associated risks to the patient and mission.
#DYK Currently known as 68W, the @usarmy's basic medical MOS was changed from the #VietnamWar era when the MOS code was 91A.
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- Title
- Ready, Set, Ski
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Ski Trooper Cup was a multifaceted competition designed to test the strength, endurance, and tactical skills of #USArmy soldiers in winter warfare and alpine environments.
Members of the #10thMountainDivision tested a range of skills including pushups, slope climbing, rappelling, skiing between gates, pullups, and glissading at the sixth annual Ski Trooper Cup in Vail, Colo.
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- Title
- Training as a Team
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
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Sailors and @marines participate in competitive team-oriented exercises and challenges that focused on morale and camaraderie at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C.
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- Title
- Becoming a US Army Ranger
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
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Paratroopers assigned to @82ndAirborneDiv1 participate in Small Unit Ranger Tactics qualification course on Fort Bragg, N.C., before going to Ranger School to evaluate their leadership skills.
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- Title
- Welcome to the Jungle
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- @Marines rappel during a survival skills course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Okinawa, Japan, to increase their proficiency at fighting in a jungle environment.
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- Title
- A Message From Defense Secretary Hegseth to the American Warfighter and the American Taxpayer
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shares his priorities of strengthening the military by cutting fiscal fraud, waste and abuse at DOD while also finding ways to refocus the department's budget.
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Your military is an all-volunteer force that serves to protect our security and way of life, but Service members are more than a fighting force. They are leaders, humanitarians and your fellow Americans. Get to know more about the men and women who serve, who they are, what they do, and why they do it.
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- Title
- LIVE: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth briefs media after a NATO Defense Ministerial in Brussels.
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth briefs reporters after a NATO Defense Ministerial meeting in Brussels, February 13, 2025.
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Your military is an all-volunteer force that serves to protect our security and way of life, but Service members are more than a fighting force. They are leaders, humanitarians and your fellow Americans. Get to know more about the men and women who serve, who they are, what they do, and why they do it.
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- Title
- LIVE: Secretary Hegseth delivers opening remarks at UDCG meeting in Brussels, Feb. 12, 2025
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivers opening remarks at the 26th Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in Brussels, Feb. 12, 2025
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Your military is an all-volunteer force that serves to protect our security and way of life, but Service members are more than a fighting force. They are leaders, humanitarians and your fellow Americans. Get to know more about the men and women who serve, who they are, what they do, and why they do it.
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- LIVE: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds press event at U.S. Africa Command, Feb. 11, 2025
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a press conference at U.S. Africa Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany Feb. 11, 2025
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Your military is an all-volunteer force that serves to protect our security and way of life, but Service members are more than a fighting force. They are leaders, humanitarians and your fellow Americans. Get to know more about the men and women who serve, who they are, what they do, and why they do it.
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