(Press Enter). U.S. DepartmentofDefense Home News Spotlights About Legal & Administrative News News Stories Features From the Services Press Products Live Events Search Latest News CONTRACT | 2 hours ago Contracts for Nov. 26, 2021 Today's Defense Department contracts valued at $7.5 million or more are now live on Defense.gov. ADVISORY | 5 hours ago Secretary Austin Travels to Republic of Korea, California Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III departs on an overseas trip Tuesday, November 30 to meet South Korean senior government leaders and visit U.S. troops in South Korea and California. RELEASE | Nov. 25, 2021 Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks Addresses the Bucharest-Nine Defense Ministerial Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks virtually addressed NATO eastern flank Allies at the Bucharest-Nine (B9) Defense Ministerial in Romania. CONTRACT | Nov. 24, 2021 Contracts for Nov. 24, 2021 Today's Defense Department contracts valued at $7.5 million or more are now live on Defense.gov. RELEASE | Nov. 24, 2021 Defense Secretary Makes Thanksgiving Calls to Deployed Service Members Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke over video-teleconference with service members from each branch of the armed forces to wish them a happy Thanksgiving. FEATURE | Nov. 24, 2021 Navy Boots, Lumbee Roots With his sandy hair and blue eyes, Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Rogers is aware you may not recognize his Native American ancestry at first glance, but it has been an integral part of his life and military service. NEWS | Nov. 24, 2021 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. RELEASE | Nov. 24, 2021 Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III issued a statement wishing DOD personnel and their families a happy Thanksgiving. RELEASE | Nov. 24, 2021 Readout of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl’s Virtual Meeting with Spain’s Secretary General for Defense Policy Admiral Martínez Núñez Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl met virtually with his Spanish counterpart, Secretary General for Defense Policy, Admiral Juan Martínez Núñez. 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. 1 2 3 4 5 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