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Defense Secretary Ash Carter is traveling to California and Texas to continue advancing one of his top priorities: building and rebuilding bridges between the Pentagon and America's innovative technology sector.
Carter Visits California, Texas
Defense Secretary Ash Carter is traveling to California and Texas to continue advancing one of his top priorities: building and rebuilding bridges between the Pentagon and America's innovative technology sector.
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The USS Benfold fires a harpoon missile during exercise Valiant Shield 2016 in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 13, 2016. Valiant Shield is a biennial field training exercise focusing on integration among U.S. forces. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Aaron Lyons
Harpoon Missile
The USS Benfold fires a harpoon missile during exercise Valiant Shield 2016 in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 13, 2016. Valiant Shield is a biennial field training exercise focusing on integration among U.S. forces. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Aaron Lyons
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A soldier watches out the side door of a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter as it flies toward Helena, Mont., Sept. 10, 2016. The soldier is a crew chief assigned to the Montana Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment. Army photo by Pfc. Michael Hunnisett
Over Montana
A soldier watches out the side door of a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter as it flies toward Helena, Mont., Sept. 10, 2016. The soldier is a crew chief assigned to the Montana Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment. Army photo by Pfc. Michael Hunnisett
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Soldiers fire an M120 mortar system as part of the Orient Shield 2016 exercise at Albano Training Area near Shiga, Japan, Sept. 13, 2016. Army photo by Spc. Patrick Kirby
Mortar Fire
Soldiers fire an M120 mortar system as part of the Orient Shield 2016 exercise at Albano Training Area near Shiga, Japan, Sept. 13, 2016. Army photo by Spc. Patrick Kirby
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Defense Innovation Unit-Experimental pushes past the red tape to quickly get the newest technology to warfighters.
DIUx Cutting-Edge Technology for the Warfighter - Now
Defense Innovation Unit Experimental pushes past the red tape to quickly get the newest technology to warfighters.
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A member of the Leap Frogs, the Navy's parachute demonstration team, jumps from a Hercules aircraft into Arrowhead Stadium for a football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Diego Chargers for service members in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 11, 2016. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Sheldon Thompson
Flying Frog
A member of the Leap Frogs, the Navy's parachute demonstration team, jumps from a Hercules aircraft into Arrowhead Stadium for a football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Diego Chargers for service members in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 11, 2016. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Sheldon Thompson
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Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Tanner McCaskell fires an M240B machine gun aboard the USS Green Bay in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 12, 2016. The Green Bay is supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Chris Williamson
Night Fire
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Tanner McCaskell fires an M240B machine gun aboard the USS Green Bay in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 12, 2016. The Green Bay is supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Chris Williamson
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The USNS Mercy traverses the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 9, 2016, on the way to its homeport of San Diego after participating in Pacific Partnership 2016. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Hank Gettys
Homeward Bound
The USNS Mercy traverses the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 9, 2016, on the way to its homeport of San Diego after participating in Pacific Partnership 2016. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Hank Gettys
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Paratroopers prepare to move from a drop zone after an airborne insertion exercise to support Operation Atlantic Resolve in Chechło, Poland, Sept. 12, 2016. Army photo by Sgt. Lauren Harrah
On the Move
Paratroopers prepare to move from a drop zone after an airborne insertion exercise to support Operation Atlantic Resolve in Chechło, Poland, Sept. 12, 2016. Army photo by Sgt. Lauren Harrah
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Given today's globalized access to knowledge and the rapid pace of technology development, innovation, speed, and agility have taken on a greater importance. The Defense Department serves as an innovative leader in developing technology to protect Americans and troops - on and off the battlefield.
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Given today's globalized access to knowledge and the rapid pace of technology development, innovation, speed, and agility have taken on a greater importance. The Defense Department serves as an innovative leader in developing technology to protect Americans and troops - on and off the battlefield.
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The USS Bataan rests in port at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Virginia, Sept. 11, 2016. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan
At Rest
The USS Bataan rests in port at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Virginia, Sept. 11, 2016. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan
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Defense Secretary Ash Carter has launched a national discussion on building the Force of the Future and what the Defense Department must do to change and adapt to maintain its superiority well into the 21st century.
Force of the Future
Defense Secretary Ash Carter has launched a national discussion on building the Force of the Future and what the Defense Department must do to change and adapt to maintain its superiority well into the 21st century.
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Defense Secretary Ash Carter is traveling to California and Texas to continue advancing one of his top priorities: building and rebuilding bridges between the Pentagon and America's innovative technology sector.
The USS Benfold fires a harpoon missile during exercise Valiant Shield 2016 in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 13, 2016. Valiant Shield is a biennial field training exercise focusing on integration among U.S. forces. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Aaron Lyons
A soldier watches out the side door of a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter as it flies toward Helena, Mont., Sept. 10, 2016. The soldier is a crew chief assigned to the Montana Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment. Army photo by Pfc. Michael Hunnisett
Soldiers fire an M120 mortar system as part of the Orient Shield 2016 exercise at Albano Training Area near Shiga, Japan, Sept. 13, 2016. Army photo by Spc. Patrick Kirby
Defense Innovation Unit-Experimental pushes past the red tape to quickly get the newest technology to warfighters.
A member of the Leap Frogs, the Navy's parachute demonstration team, jumps from a Hercules aircraft into Arrowhead Stadium for a football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Diego Chargers for service members in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 11, 2016. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Sheldon Thompson
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Tanner McCaskell fires an M240B machine gun aboard the USS Green Bay in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 12, 2016. The Green Bay is supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Chris Williamson
The USNS Mercy traverses the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 9, 2016, on the way to its homeport of San Diego after participating in Pacific Partnership 2016. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Hank Gettys
Paratroopers prepare to move from a drop zone after an airborne insertion exercise to support Operation Atlantic Resolve in Chechło, Poland, Sept. 12, 2016. Army photo by Sgt. Lauren Harrah
Given today's globalized access to knowledge and the rapid pace of technology development, innovation, speed, and agility have taken on a greater importance. The Defense Department serves as an innovative leader in developing technology to protect Americans and troops - on and off the battlefield.
The USS Bataan rests in port at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Virginia, Sept. 11, 2016. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan
Defense Secretary Ash Carter has launched a national discussion on building the Force of the Future and what the Defense Department must do to change and adapt to maintain its superiority well into the 21st century.
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This graphic illustration depicts the Navy’s first live-fire demonstration to successfully test the integration of the F-35 with existing architecture. The test took place at the White Sands Missile Range, N.M., Sept. 12, 2016. Navy graphic illustration courtesy Lockheed Martin
From the military services and around the DoD, here’s your Daily SITREP for Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016.
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We can all play a role in preventing suicide, but many people don't know what they can do to support the service member or veteran who is going through a difficult time. The Defense Department's theme for Suicide Prevention Month is: BeThere - your action could save a life.
What do you do when you can’t staunch the flood of tears, the exhaustion or the overwhelming sadness and regret? Try what this vet did.
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