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DOD Makes Tax-Free Dependent Care Spending Accounts Available to Service Members

The DOD is making it easier for eligible military families to have money from their paychecks diverted to an account that can be used to pay for dependent care services.

Defense Official Says Force Posture in Niger Is Unchanged

The Defense Department paused military training in Niger and has also paused some additional security cooperation efforts as officials continue to monitor events on the ground, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.

U.S., Iraq Examine New Strategic Relationship

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed Iraqi Defense Minister Thabit Muhammad Al-Abassi for a discussion on U.S.-Iraq joint security cooperation dialogue at the Pentagon.

DOD Focuses on Readiness, Modernization as It Arms Ukraine

The Defense Department remains committed to arming Ukraine as the country defends itself against Russia’s unprovoked invasion while at the same time maintaining U.S. military readiness, a top Pentagon acquisition official said.

U.S. Forces Arrive to Support Deterrence Efforts at Strait of Hormuz

Sailors and Marines aboard the USS Bataan and the USS Carter Hall arrived in the Middle East to support deterrence efforts in the Strait of Hormuz and elsewhere.

The Purple Heart: America’s Oldest Medal

In 1782, George Washington created the Badge of Military Merit to recognize heroic acts by his troops; the badge, and its purpose, evolved into what we now know as the Purple Heart.

Space Plays Larger Role in U.S. Southern Command’s Mission

An increasing interest in space by partner nations in South America may prove beneficial to the U.S. Southern Command mission there, its commander said.

Austin Praises Outgoing Army Chief of Staff

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III praised the stewardship of Gen. James C. McConville as he relinquished his duties as Army chief of staff.