(Press Enter). U.S. DepartmentofDefense Home News Spotlights About Legal & Administrative U.S. Department of Defense NEWS DOD Looks at Ways to Improve Child Care Access Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks has challenged the Defense Department to uncover new and innovative ways to expand access to quality affordable child care for military families, Patricia Barron said. Nov. 24, 2021 EXPERIENCE Tomb of the Unknown Soldier SPOTLIGHT National Veterans and Military Families Month SPOTLIGHT Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III NEWS NEWS | Nov. 24, 2021 Prototype Aims to Reduce Fuel Use, Improve Tactical Vehicle Performance A prototype for a commercial, hybrid-conversion kit for military tactical vehicles has been designed to reduce fuel consumption, improve performance and decrease logistics demand. NEWS | Nov. 23, 2021 Bidens Share 'Friendsgiving' Dinner With Fort Bragg Troops, Families President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden enjoyed a 'Friendsgiving' dinner with troops and their families at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. SPOTLIGHT National Native American Heritage Month The Defense Department honors the storied legacy of American Indians and Alaska Natives who, from the Revolutionary War to present-day missions around the world, contribute greatly to national defense. FEATURE | Nov. 23, 2021 Sports Heroes Who Served: Minor League Baseball Players Answered the Call Minor League Baseball players Billy Southworth Jr., Gus Bebas, Bernard Dolan, Matthew S. Lanighan and Clarence Milton "Milt" Drumm all answered the call to serve in the military. SPOTLIGHT Helping Hands More than just a fighting force, the Defense Department delivers health care, disaster relief and other support to people around the world in humanitarian missions every day. PRESS PRODUCTS ADVISORY | 5 hours ago Secretary Austin Travels to South Korea, California RELEASE | Nov. 25, 2021 Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks Addresses the Bucharest-Nine Defense Ministerial RELEASE | Nov. 24, 2021 Defense Secretary Makes Thanksgiving Calls to Deployed Service Members FROM THE SERVICES ARMY Comanche Soldier, Lakota Vet Celebrate Heritage MARINE CORPS Marines, Sailors Rehearse Maritime Strikes in Pacific NAVY USS The Sullivans Completes Historic Deployment AIR FORCE Air Force Prepares for Introduction of B-21 Bomber SPACE FORCE Space Operations Chief Talks Security, Leadership NATIONAL GUARD Guard Assists COVID-19 Testing Efforts in Schools INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Multimedia Take a look behind the lens at the missions and accomplishments of the men and women who serve in the U.S. armed forces. Photos Videos All Multimedia DEFENSE.GOV Home News Spotlights About HELPFUL LINKS Live Events Today in DOD Contracts For the Media Contact RESOURCES DOD Resources Help Center DOD / Military Websites Insignia Agency Financial Report POPULAR Coronavirus: DOD Response DOD Expeditionary Civilian Workforce Artificial Intelligence DOD Space Strategy The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security. Enter Your Search Terms Subscribe