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Carter Honors 6 U.S. Airmen Killed in AfghanistanDefense Secretary Ash Carter attended dignified transfer operations on New Castle Air National Guard Base, Del., for the remains of six U.S. airmen killed in a vehicle bomb attack on Dec. 21. Video
Secretary Thanks Italy for Efforts In Fight Against ISILDefense Secretary Ash Carter spoke with Italian Defense Minister Roberta Pinotti by phone about Italy’s contributions to the effort to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Story | Statement | Special
December 23, 2015
Special Report: 2015 Year in Photos
The men and women of the U.S. military train and conduct operations around the world. But they also are regular people with a range of interests. In this review, we turn to military photographers to show compelling images of troops as they serve, sacrifice and engage in life. Click here to view the Defense.gov special report: Year in Photos.
December 23, 2015
Special Report: 2015 Year in Review
This special report highlights some of the Defense Department’s most critical issues, including its fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, and new initiatives to build the force of the future, seek breakthrough technologies and open opportunities for women. The department also emerged from budget uncertainty with a multiyear deal.
December 23, 2015
Face of Defense: Air Force Becomes a Family Affair
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — For one family, the Air Force was both the answer to their immediate financial needs and the start of a multigenerational journey.
December 23, 2015
Military Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq
SOUTHWEST ASIA — U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported.
December 22, 2015
Carter Thanks Italy for Contributions in Fight Against ISIL
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Ash Carter spoke with Italian Defense Minister Roberta Pinotti by phone about Italy’s contributions to the effort to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
December 22, 2015
Many U.S. Troops Serving Overseas During the Holidays
WASHINGTON — Roughly 220,000 U.S. service members will be serving overseas this holiday season, operating on every continent and in more than 100 countries to protect America, its interests and its allies.
Source: U.S Department of Defense
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