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News Stories

Stories from around the Defense Department.

List of News Stories

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Top Northcom, NORAD Officer Highlights Trio of Homeland Security Concerns During Senate Testimony

Top Northcom, NORAD Officer Highlights Trio of Homeland Security Concerns During Senate Testimony
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Hegseth Tells NATO Hard Power Provides Deterrence, Defense

Hegseth Tells NATO Hard Power Provides Deterrence, Defense
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Hegseth Calls on NATO Allies to Lead Europe's Security, Rules Out Support for Ukraine Membership

Hegseth Calls on NATO Allies to Lead Europe's Security, Rules Out Support for Ukraine Membership
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Defense Secretary Discusses Force Posturing in Africa, Europe

Defense Secretary Discusses Force Posturing in Africa, Europe
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Defense Secretary Renames Fort Liberty as Fort Bragg, Honoring WWII Soldier

Defense Secretary Renames Fort Liberty as Fort Bragg, Honoring WWII Soldier
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DOD Support to the Southern Border in Photos, Feb. 10, 2025

DOD Support to the Southern Border in Photos, Feb. 10, 2025
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Pentagon Prioritizes Homeland Defense, Warfighting, Slashing Wasteful Spending

Pentagon Prioritizes Homeland Defense, Warfighting, Slashing Wasteful Spending
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Shared Challenges, AUKUS Partnership Top Topics as U.S., Australian Defense Leaders Meet for First Time

Shared Challenges, AUKUS Partnership Top Topics as U.S., Australian Defense Leaders Meet for First Time
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Defense Secretary Underscores DOD Priorities During Pentagon Town Hall

Defense Secretary Underscores DOD Priorities During Pentagon Town Hall
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Pentagon Officials Examine Damage at Walter Reed, Pledge Resources Needed to Fix Infrastructure Problems

Pentagon Officials Examine Damage at Walter Reed, Pledge Resources Needed to Fix Infrastructure Problems