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Navy to Commission Littoral Combat Ship Indianapolis
The Navy will commission its newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship, USS Indianapolis (LCS 17), during a 10 a.m. CDT ceremony…
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Navy to Christen Expeditionary Sea Base USNS Miguel Keith (ESB 5)
The Navy will christen the Expeditionary Sea Base USNS Miguel Keith (ESB 5) during a 10 a.m. PDT ceremony Saturday,…
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Navy to Commission Littoral Combat Ship Cincinnati
The Navy will commission its newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship (LCS), the future USS Cincinnati (LCS 20), during a 10…
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Navy to Christen Submarine Oregon
The Navy will christen its newest attack submarine, the future USS Oregon (SSN 793), during a 10 a.m. EDT ceremony…
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DoD: Here’s What We’ll Do to Stop Iranian Aggression
Defense leaders announced the steps the United States will take to deter Iran’s continued aggressive and malign behavior in the…
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DOD Conducts Test of Previously Banned Ground Launch Cruise Missile
On Sunday, August 18, 2019, at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time, the Department of Defense conducted a flight test of…
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Navy to Commission Guided-Missile Destroyer Paul Ignatius
The Navy will commission its newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, the future USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), during a 10…
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Esper Becomes 27th Defense Secretary
Dr. Mark T. Esper became the 27th defense secretary today during an early-evening White House swearing-in ceremony. Earlier in the…
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Watch: President Trump Participates in the Swearing-In Ceremony for the Secretary of Defense [video + transcript]
President Donald Trump participated Tuesday evening in the swearing-in ceremony for Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark Esper. Watch: Complete Transcript:…
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Fulfilling Our Nation’s Promise U.S. Servicemen Killed During Battle of Tarawa To Be Returned to United States
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today the remains of at least 22 servicemen, killed during the battle of…
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Esper Would Continue Pentagon Emphasis on Readiness, Partnerships, Reform
Army Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper told senators that he would continue to prioritize training, modernization, building alliances and partnerships…
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Navy to Christen Littoral Combat Ship Oakland
The U.S. Navy will christen its newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship (LCS), the future USS Oakland (LCS 24), during a…
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Navy to Christen Guided-Missile Destroyer Daniel Inouye
The Navy will christen its newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, the future USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118), during a 10…
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Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan Withdraws Nomination As Domestic Violence Incidents Surface
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan confronted past domestic violence issues within his family on Monday and Tuesday as he decided…
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Shanahan Authorizes 1,000 Additional Troops to Defend Against Middle East Threats
In response to a request from U.S. Central Command for additional forces, Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan has authorized…
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