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Even oceans apart, the bond of family & service is strong! @USArmy Maj. Troy Schuffert swore his daughter Gracie into the Army via video call, ensuring he didn't miss this momentous occasion. Gracie begins her journey as a horizontal construction engineer. army.mil/article/265058/like…
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As a @USNavy Corpsman, I pledge to be ready to serve and protect my fellow warriors at all times. With honor, courage, and commitment, I dedicate myself to the care and well-being of those who defend our nation.
We salute our favorite "docs" on this #NationalDoctorsDay.
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LIVE: @PentagonPresSec Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder holds a news briefing at the Pentagon. nitter.1d4.us/i/broadcasts/1RD…
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Congratulations on receiving your doctoral hood, @usairforce Senior Master Sgt. Anique McElveen! She joins an elite group of just .007% of enlisted Airmen to earn a doctoral degree - a true inspiration for all aspiring Airmen. #NationalDoctorsDay
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NEWS: Space Development Agency to Launch 10 Satellites defense.gov/News/News-Storie…
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NEWS: DOD Makes Headway on Cloud Computing defense.gov/News/News-Storie…
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The Vietnam War Commemoration is hosting a "Welcome Home!" event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. This national event will honor #VietnamVeterans and their families and inspire Americans to thank them for their service and sacrifice.
Read more: dvidshub.net/news/441251/wel…
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NEWS: Chairman of @thejointstaff Army Gen. Mark A. Milley Says War With China, Russia Not Inevitable
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National Guard Soldiers from seven states participated in Military Funeral Honors training at the State Military Reservation in Virginia. The hope is to make the location a permanent regional training center for the @USNationalGuard funeral honors program. nationalguard.mil/News/Artic…
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We welcome the passage of Japan’s budget, which includes record levels of defense spending, as a major step toward strengthening regional deterrence and our Alliance’s ability to address shared security challenges. english.kyodonews.net/news/2…
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LIVE: @SecDef Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of @TheJointStaff Army Gen. Mark A. Milley testify regarding the DoD fiscal year 2024 budget request at a hearing of the #HASC. nitter.1d4.us/i/broadcasts/1Oy…
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Department of Defense 🇺🇸 retweeted
Rotating detonation engines are basically a more compact, efficient method of creating thrust for military weapons systems. RDEs have no moving parts, making them easier to manufacture, & they can deliver high performance using a small amount of space: spr.ly/6019O8rTd
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On #NationalVietnamWarVeteransDay, we honor the sacrifice and service of those who fought in the #VietnamWar. We pay tribute to the courage and bravery of those who served - often enduring unimaginable hardships and facing unprecedented challenges. Thank you.
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NEWS: Competition With China Drives FY 2024 Budget Request defense.gov/News/News-Storie…
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.@SecDef: We’re going to remain the strongest military in the world. And as we mark the 50th anniversary of our all-volunteer force, I’m enormously proud of the brave men and women who choose to wear the cloth of our nation.
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.@SecDef: This budget also makes the Department's largest-ever investments in both R&D and procurement.
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.@SecDef: The PRC is our pacing challenge. And we’re driving hard to meet it. Our budget builds on our previous investments to deter aggression.
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.@SecDef: This is a strategy-driven budget—and one driven by the seriousness of our strategic competition with the People’s Republic of China. At $842 billion, it’s a 3.2 percent increase over Fiscal Year 23 enacted.
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NEWS: Airlift, Sealift Recapitalization is Key to U.S. Logistical Dominance defense.gov/News/News-Storie…
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