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A Paratrooper assigned to the Troop B, 5-73 Cavalry 82nd Airborne Division trains a Polish soldier assigned to the 21st Rifle Brigade on his squad designated marksman rifle during a combined

U.S. Continues Providing Arms for Ukraine's Defense Against Russian Aggression

BY DAVID VERGUN , DOD NEWS Ukrainian resistance to invading forces is stiffer than Russia expected, as the U.S. and

Staff Mar 2, 2022

An AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter assigned to 1-3rd Attack Battalion, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, prepares for take-off at Katterbach Army Airfield, Germany, Feb. 15, 2022. Elements of th

Biden condemns Russian attack on Ukraine, orders more troops to Europe

By Jim Garamone, DOD News WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden condemned Russia's attack on Ukraine and has imposed sanctions

Staff Mar 2, 2022

A U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, move out in their M-SHORAD during Exercise Saber Strike 22 at BPTA, Poland on February 24, 2022. This is t

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Russian Strategic Forces Reportedly on High Alert as Fighting in Ukraine Intensifies

BY DAVID VERGUN , DOD NEWS U.S. officials don't doubt reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has placed

Staff Mar 2, 2022

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization flag hangs alongside the flag of the Republic of Slovenia in the plenary room at NATO Military Committee Conference in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Sept. 13, 20

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NATO Leaders Look to Defense, Deterrence Against Russia

BY JIM GARAMONE , DOD NEWS NATO will continue to strengthen its defense and deterrence capabilities in the face of challenges

Staff Feb 25, 2022

Pallets of ammunition, weapons and other equipment bound for Ukraine are processed through the 436th Aerial Port Squadron during a foreign military sales mission at Dover Air Force Base, Dela

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U.S., in Lockstep With NATO Allies, Calls on Putin to Stand Down

BY JIM GARAMONE , DOD NEWS The United States is in lockstep with NATO allies in calling for Russian President Vladimir

Staff Feb 4, 2022

Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby briefs speaks during a press briefing, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Jan. 14, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Zachary Wheeler) Z

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Russia Trying to Develop Pretext for Ukraine Invasion, DOD Official Says

BY JIM GARAMONE , DOD NEWS Russia has deployed "a group of operatives" into Ukraine to foment a pretext

Staff Jan 21, 2022

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Have Biden and Harris silently conceded the arctic?

By L. Shane Land Spectrum Since 2019, the US DoD has published five separate Arctic Strategy documents, all illustrate the

Staff Oct 10, 2021

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall hands out coins to Airmen after having a meeting with them at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, August 17, 2021. Kendall visited the base to mee

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Kendall’s first trip highlights Air and Space Force roles in responding to China, strategic competitors

By Charles Pope, Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (AFNS) -- Secretary of the

Staff Sep 6, 2021

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Defense Official Says Hypersonics Are Vital to Modernization Strategy, Battlefield Dominance

BY TERRI MOON CRONK , DOD NEWS Hypersonic systems are among the highest priorities in the Defense Department's modernization

Staff May 3, 2021

160311-N-SG283-002 Arctic Circle (March 15, 2016) - The Northern Lights can be seen above Ice Camp Sargo during Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2016. ICEX 2016 is a five-week exercise designed to researc

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U.S. Must Get 'On the Field' in Arctic to Defend National Interests There

BY C. TODD LOPEZ , DOD NEWS As changes in climate affect ice melt, opportunities are developing in the Arctic for

Staff Apr 19, 2021

200123-M-KE756-1144 RED SEA (Jan. 23, 2020) Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., commander of U.S. Central Command, tours the main machinery room onboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD

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Great Power Competition Adds to Challenges in Middle East

By JIM GARAMONE DOD NEWS Great power competition is adding a level of risk and uncertainty in an already risky

Staff Feb 12, 2021

The Defense Contract Management Agency’s Lockheed Martin Sunnyvale contract management office marks the completion of more than 20 years supporting the advanced extreme high frequency satelli

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Space Force Exists to Deal With Threats in Space Domain, Vice Chairman Says

BY DAVID VERGUN DOD NEWS Threats by Russia and China to deny U.S. access and capability in space make

Staff Jan 26, 2021

Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’

Wick Communications announces sale of Frontiersman to Mat-Su Sentinel

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U.S. Continues Providing Arms for Ukraine's Defense Against Russian Aggression

Biden condemns Russian attack on Ukraine, orders more troops to Europe

Russian Strategic Forces Reportedly on High Alert as Fighting in Ukraine Intensifies

NATO Leaders Look to Defense, Deterrence Against Russia

U.S., in Lockstep With NATO Allies, Calls on Putin to Stand Down

Russia Trying to Develop Pretext for Ukraine Invasion, DOD Official Says

Have Biden and Harris silently conceded the arctic?

Kendall’s first trip highlights Air and Space Force roles in responding to China, strategic competitors

Defense Official Says Hypersonics Are Vital to Modernization Strategy, Battlefield Dominance

U.S. Must Get 'On the Field' in Arctic to Defend National Interests There

Great Power Competition Adds to Challenges in Middle East

Space Force Exists to Deal With Threats in Space Domain, Vice Chairman Says