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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the presidential nominations of Marine Corps Lt.
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DoD releases annual report on civilian casualties related to U.S. military operations

Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) submitted to Congress and released its Annual Report on Civilian Casualties in Connection with United States Military Operations for 2024.
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Defense Logistics Agency appoints new command senior enlisted leader

The Office of the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (OSEAC) has announced a new assignment.
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Pentagon announces new military aid package for Ukraine

At the direction of President Trump, the Department of Defense is providing additional defensive weapons to Ukraine.
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Army identifies casualty in Kuwait during Operation Inherent Resolve

The Department of Defense has reported the death of a soldier involved in Operation Inherent Resolve.
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President nominates officers for top naval roles

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has announced a series of nominations for key positions within the Navy.
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Pentagon shifts Greenland under U.S. Northern Command in strategic realignment

The President has ordered a modification to the Unified Command Plan, reassigning Greenland from the U.S. European Command's area of responsibility to that of the U.S. Northern Command.
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Army casualty identified by Department of Defense

The Department of Defense has reported the death of a soldier involved in Operation Inherent Resolve.
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Pentagon deploys military personnel to aid ICE operations

Last week, the Secretary of Defense authorized the deployment of up to 700 Department of Defense (DoD) military personnel to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Florida, Louisiana, and Texas.
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Army Command Sgt. Maj. Andrew J. Krogman appointed to new leadership role

The Office of the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has announced a new assignment.
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Defense Secretary discusses bilateral relations with Bahrain Crown Prince

On June 1, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth engaged in a phone conversation with Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
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Pentagon reviews homeschooling support for military families

The Department of Defense has initiated a review of its homeschooling support for military-connected families.
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Pentagon announces changes to improve military relocation services

The Department of Defense has announced immediate changes to its Personal Property Program, aimed at improving the relocation process for military personnel and their families.
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U.S. Navy tests sea-based hypersonic missile with new launch method

The U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs has advanced its sea-based hypersonic capabilities with a successful test of a conventional hypersonic missile from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.
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Pentagon mandates merit-based admissions at military academies

The Secretary of Defense has instructed the Secretaries of the Military Departments to ensure that their admissions processes are race-, ethnicity-, and sex-blind.
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Secretary of Defense initiates comprehensive Army transformation strategy

In a move to address emerging global threats, the Secretary of Defense has tasked the Secretary of the Army with significant reforms.
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Department of Defense annual report reveals decline in sexual assault reports for FY 2024

The Department of Defense issued its Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military, detailing data on sexual assault reports and updates on the department's preventative and supportive measures.
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Department of Defense outlines first 100 days achievements detailed by Sean Parnell

Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs and Senior Advisor, Sean Parnell, has emphasized the achievements of the Department of Defense in the first 100 days of the current administration.
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US to consolidate forces in Syria under Operation Inherent Resolve

The United States Department of Defense has announced a consolidation of U.S. forces in Syria under the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve.
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