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The Defense Department announced it will work to provide additional firefighting personnel and capabilities to California as Los Angeles County continues to be ravaged by a series of out-of-control wildfires.
President Jimmy Carter, the nation's 39th chief executive and the first U.S. Naval Academy graduate to serve in the Oval Office, began his final journey with a procession that intertwined the small-town rhythms of Plains, Ga.
Two senior defense officials told the media that Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III intends to gather the Ukraine Defense Contact Group's eight capabilities coalition leaders at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
The Defense Department is working with interagency partners to strengthen federal coordination of recovery efforts in response to wildfires.
Seven soldiers who received the Medal of Honor — five for heroic actions during the Korean War; two for Vietnam War heroism — were inducted into the Hall of Heroes.
Seven soldiers received the Medal of Honor for their heroic actions during the Korean and Vietnam wars during a ceremony at the White House.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's planned attendance at the upcoming meeting is intended to, "reaffirm our enduring commitment to Ukraine," Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
The U.S. Government recognizes child soldiering as a form of human trafficking, which occurs when a governmental armed group unlawfully recruits or uses children — through force, fraud, or coercion — as combatants or in support roles.
Temple served as chief of the National Guard Bureau from 1986 to 1990, capping 43 years of military service. During his time as chief, he was instrumental in shaping the National Guard of today.
Americans will remember Carter for his leadership in office and his distinguished post-presidency, but the Defense Department also honors his sterling service in uniform, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
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