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News Stories

Stories from around the Defense Department.

List of News Stories

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Army Lt. Gen. Herbert R. Temple Jr., 21st National Guard Bureau Chief, Dies at 96

Army Lt. Gen. Herbert R. Temple Jr., 21st National Guard Bureau Chief, Dies at 96
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Austin, Biden Laud Former President Carter's Leadership, Humanity

Austin, Biden Laud Former President Carter's Leadership, Humanity
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DOD Announces Additional Aid for Ukraine, Assesses 1,000 North Korean Casualties in Russia's Kursk Region

DOD Announces Additional Aid for Ukraine, Assesses 1,000 North Korean Casualties in Russia's Kursk Region
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Space Force Marks Half-Decade of Service

Space Force Marks Half-Decade of Service
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DOD Announces 2,000 Troops in Syria, Department Prepared for Government Shutdown

DOD Announces 2,000 Troops in Syria, Department Prepared for Government Shutdown
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Special Operations Chief Details Irregular Warfare Place in Defense Strategy

Special Operations Chief Details Irregular Warfare Place in Defense Strategy
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Report: Despite Corruption Problems, China Progresses Toward Modernization

Report: Despite Corruption Problems, China Progresses Toward Modernization
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Defense Official Outlines Continued Support for Ukraine

Defense Official Outlines Continued Support for Ukraine
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In Fifth Year, Space Force Commander Details Service's Stellar Accomplishments

In Fifth Year, Space Force Commander Details Service's Stellar Accomplishments
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Reports of Drone Incursions Taken Seriously, DOD Spokesman Says

Reports of Drone Incursions Taken Seriously, DOD Spokesman Says