From conning officer watch to securing F/A-18E Super Hornets, U.S. Navy sailors exemplify readiness and versatility. 🌊

Their commitment to serving and protecting ensures the safety of our nation's shores.

LIVE: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Lloyd J. Austin III gives the opening remarks before the virtual Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

NEWS: U.S. Begins Construction on Temporary Pier to Deliver Humanitarian Aid to Gaza defense.gov/News/News-Stor…

NEWS: U.S.-led Ukraine Coalition to Meet Amid Renewed Momentum defense.gov/News/News-Stor…

NEWS: National Armaments Directors Maintain Urgency in Support for Ukraine defense.gov/News/News-Stor…

Farewell to an era!

A Delta IV Heavy rocket gracefully ascends from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, embarking on its historic 16th and final mission.

A testament to innovation and exploration. 🚀

NEWS: Officials Say Manufacturing Arms at Scale a Deterrent to Adversaries defense.gov/News/News-Stor…

LIVE: Maj. Gen. Patrick Ryder Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder holds a news briefing at the Pentagon. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

NEWS: Public Service a Good Career Option, Hicks Says defense.gov/News/News-Stor…

Steeped in history, U.S. Marines machine gunners carry on a legacy of excellence spanning over a century. From Belleau Wood to Guadalcanal, their firepower has shaped battles.

Today, they train relentlessly, ensuring readiness and lethality in the modern battlefield.

NEWS: Military OneSource Provides Options to Military Spouses, Family Entrepreneurs defense.gov/News/News-Stor…

Have you ever seen so much purple and joy? 💜 Children & caretakers of the Luke Air Force Base Child Development Center celebrate #MilKids with a #PurpleUp parade. Events like these are not only opportunities to honor military members & their families but help increase the quality of life.

Sustain and restore.

Take a peek into the DoD's leading role in conserving threatened and endangered species at Avon Park Air Force Range in south central Florida. defense.gov/News/Feature-S…

Many think that giving the gift of life to others through organ donation can only be done after you die. However, thousands of transplants done in the U.S. come from living donors. Read about the transplant services available at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. defense.gov/News/Feature-S…

Shoulder to shoulder. 🤝

This year’s Balikatan 24 is the 39th iteration of the largest annual bilateral military exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S.

NEWS: Supplemental Bill Becomes Law, Provides Billions in Aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan defense.gov/News/News-Stor…

This week the Pentagon opened its newest exhibit dedicated to our Explosive Ordnance Disposal community, and their fallen heroes. These brave men and women volunteer for this dangerous, special duty every day around the world. 📸flickr.com/photos/osdpa/a…

NEWS: United States Space Force Official Outlines Roadmap for Commercial Partnerships defense.gov/News/News-Stor…

NEWS: Franchetti: U.S. Navy Has a Lot to Offer Young People defense.gov/News/News-Stor…

Explore the DoD's vast 27 million acres of land, home to countless endangered, threatened, and at-risk species.

Can you spot them in this quiz?

Beware of clever decoys! 🌳🐾
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