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Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks to airmen at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 4, 2016. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika
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Defense Secretary Ash Carter addresses Marines during his visit to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 3, 2016. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson
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The Navy Blue Angels perform a flyover concluding the opening ceremony of Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., Feb. 7, 2016. The Joint Armed Forces Choir performed during the opening ceremony and the Joint Armed Forces Color Guard presented the Colors. Army Photo by Spc. Brandon C. Dyer
Opening Ceremony Flyover
The Navy Blue Angels perform a flyover concluding the opening ceremony of Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., Feb. 7, 2016. The Joint Armed Forces Choir performed during the opening ceremony and the Joint Armed Forces Color Guard presented the Colors. Army Photo by Spc. Brandon C. Dyer
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Army Pfc. Jose Gil engages targets during a live-fire exercise at Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania, Feb. 2, 2016. The exercise enables soldiers to improve their tactics, techniques and procedures. Gil is assigned to 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Behlin
Live-Fire Aim
Army Pfc. Jose Gil engages targets during a live-fire exercise at Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania, Feb. 2, 2016. The exercise enables soldiers to improve their tactics, techniques and procedures. Gil is assigned to 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Behlin
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A T-45C Goshawk launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 3, 2016. The Eisenhower is underway preparing for an upcoming inspection and conducting carrier qualifications. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Anderson W. Branch
Like the Wind
A T-45C Goshawk launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 3, 2016. The Eisenhower is underway preparing for an upcoming inspection and conducting carrier qualifications. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Anderson W. Branch
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Navy Seaman Curtis Peterson jumps from the fantail of the USS Antietam during a swim call in the Indian Ocean, Feb. 3, 2016. Peterson is a logistics specialist. The Antietam is on patrol to support security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class David Flewellyn
Antietam Leap
Navy Seaman Curtis Peterson jumps from the fantail of the USS Antietam during a swim call in the Indian Ocean, Feb. 3, 2016. Peterson is a logistics specialist. The Antietam is on patrol to support security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class David Flewellyn
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Evolving challenges drive the Defense Department’s planning for its $582.7 billion fiscal year 2017 budget request, including Russian aggression in Europe, the rise of China in the Asia Pacific, North Korea, Iran, and the ongoing fight against terrorism, especially the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
FY2017 Budget Proposal
Evolving challenges drive the Defense Department’s planning for its $582.7 billion fiscal year 2017 budget request, including Russian aggression in Europe, the rise of China in the Asia Pacific, North Korea, Iran, and the ongoing fight against terrorism, especially the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
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Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ethan Evans, left, instructs Lance Cpl. Jacob Levy on firing an M249B light machine gun during comprehensive live-fire training on Camp Roberts, Calif., Jan 23, 2016. The Marines are assigned to the 6th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards
Machine Gun Training
Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ethan Evans, left, instructs Lance Cpl. Jacob Levy on firing an M249B light machine gun during comprehensive live-fire training on Camp Roberts, Calif., Jan 23, 2016. The Marines are assigned to the 6th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards
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Defense Secretary Ash Carter greets troops returning from a deployment to Djibouti while visiting Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 4, 2016. Carter visited the base to tour facilities and discuss future budgets. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tim D. Godbee
Nellis Homecoming
Defense Secretary Ash Carter greets troops returning from a deployment to Djibouti while visiting Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 4, 2016. Carter visited the base to tour facilities and discuss future budgets. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tim D. Godbee
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Air Force pilots start a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter on the helipad at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 27, 2016. The pilots are assigned to the 54th Helicopter Squadron. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class J.T. Armstrong
Irradiant Iroquois
Air Force pilots start a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter on the helipad at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 27, 2016. The pilots are assigned to the 54th Helicopter Squadron. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class J.T. Armstrong
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Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Biunca Love prepares to help lead a shipboard aircraft firefighting training event at the firefighting training facility at Naval Station Mayport, Fla., Feb. 2, 2016. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Timothy Schumaker
Firefighting Readiness
Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Biunca Love prepares to help lead a shipboard aircraft firefighting training event at the firefighting training facility at Naval Station Mayport, Fla., Feb. 2, 2016. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Timothy Schumaker
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The president has authorized U.S. Central Command to work with partner nations to conduct targeted airstrikes in Iraq and Syria as part of the comprehensive strategy to degrade and defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
Operation Inherent Resolve: Targeted Operations Against ISIL Terrorists
The president has authorized U.S. Central Command to work with partner nations to conduct targeted airstrikes in Iraq and Syria as part of the comprehensive strategy to degrade and defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
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A T-45C Goshawk takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 3, 2015. The aircraft is assigned to Training Air Wing 2. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class J. Alexander Delgado
Goshawk Takeoff
A T-45C Goshawk takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 3, 2015. The aircraft is assigned to Training Air Wing 2. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class J. Alexander Delgado
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DoD observes National Black History Month in February by honoring the contributions of African Americans who work to keep the country safe. As the nation marks the 40th year of the observance, President Barack Obama urged Americans to reflect on the sacrifices African Americans have made for generations.
National Black History Month 2016
DoD observes National Black History Month in February by honoring the contributions of African Americans who work to keep the country safe. As the nation marks the 40th year of the observance, President Barack Obama urged Americans to reflect on the sacrifices African Americans have made for generations.
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Marines shield themselves from a detonated explosive charge during an urban training course on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 29, 2016. During the course, Marines learned about four different types of charges. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Robert Bliss
Breaching Tactics
Marines shield themselves from a detonated explosive charge during an urban training course on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 29, 2016. During the course, Marines learned about four different types of charges. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Robert Bliss
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The Defense Department must be able to adapt current and future operations to address the impacts of climate change in order to maintain an effective and efficient U.S. military.
Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience
The Defense Department must be able to adapt current and future operations to address the impacts of climate change in order to maintain an effective and efficient U.S. military.
DoD Directive
Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Joshua M. Cardona, left, instructs a new recruit to respond louder at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 1, 2016. Cardona is a drill instructor assigned to Receiving Company, Support Battalion. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler Viglione
Louder!
Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Joshua M. Cardona, left, instructs a new recruit to respond louder at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 1, 2016. Cardona is a drill instructor assigned to Receiving Company, Support Battalion. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler Viglione
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The Navy Blue Angels perform a flyover concluding the opening ceremony of Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., Feb. 7, 2016. The Joint Armed Forces Choir performed during the opening ceremony and the Joint Armed Forces Color Guard presented the Colors. Army Photo by Spc. Brandon C. Dyer
Army Pfc. Jose Gil engages targets during a live-fire exercise at Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania, Feb. 2, 2016. The exercise enables soldiers to improve their tactics, techniques and procedures. Gil is assigned to 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Behlin
A T-45C Goshawk launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 3, 2016. The Eisenhower is underway preparing for an upcoming inspection and conducting carrier qualifications. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Anderson W. Branch
Navy Seaman Curtis Peterson jumps from the fantail of the USS Antietam during a swim call in the Indian Ocean, Feb. 3, 2016. Peterson is a logistics specialist. The Antietam is on patrol to support security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class David Flewellyn
Evolving challenges drive the Defense Department’s planning for its $582.7 billion fiscal year 2017 budget request, including Russian aggression in Europe, the rise of China in the Asia Pacific, North Korea, Iran, and the ongoing fight against terrorism, especially the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ethan Evans, left, instructs Lance Cpl. Jacob Levy on firing an M249B light machine gun during comprehensive live-fire training on Camp Roberts, Calif., Jan 23, 2016. The Marines are assigned to the 6th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards
Defense Secretary Ash Carter greets troops returning from a deployment to Djibouti while visiting Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 4, 2016. Carter visited the base to tour facilities and discuss future budgets. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tim D. Godbee
Air Force pilots start a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter on the helipad at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 27, 2016. The pilots are assigned to the 54th Helicopter Squadron. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class J.T. Armstrong
Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Biunca Love prepares to help lead a shipboard aircraft firefighting training event at the firefighting training facility at Naval Station Mayport, Fla., Feb. 2, 2016. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Timothy Schumaker
The president has authorized U.S. Central Command to work with partner nations to conduct targeted airstrikes in Iraq and Syria as part of the comprehensive strategy to degrade and defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
A T-45C Goshawk takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 3, 2015. The aircraft is assigned to Training Air Wing 2. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class J. Alexander Delgado
DoD observes National Black History Month in February by honoring the contributions of African Americans who work to keep the country safe. As the nation marks the 40th year of the observance, President Barack Obama urged Americans to reflect on the sacrifices African Americans have made for generations.
Marines shield themselves from a detonated explosive charge during an urban training course on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 29, 2016. During the course, Marines learned about four different types of charges. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Robert Bliss
The Defense Department must be able to adapt current and future operations to address the impacts of climate change in order to maintain an effective and efficient U.S. military.
Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Joshua M. Cardona, left, instructs a new recruit to respond louder at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 1, 2016. Cardona is a drill instructor assigned to Receiving Company, Support Battalion. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler Viglione
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Members of the British armed forces, assigned to different NATO units, walk and adjust their general service respirators inside the U.S. Army Training Support Center Benelux chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear chamber on Chievres Air Base, Belgium, Jan. 19, 2016. British forces assigned to NATO trained under supervision of the British Joint European Training Team. U.S. Army photo by Pierre-Etienne Courtejoie
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