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Official Says DOD Aims to Promote Service in Its Recruiting Message 

A national call to service that inspires young people to think about how they can contribute to something bigger than themselves would help support the DOD’s recruiting efforts, a senior Defense Department official said.

DOD Reduces On-Base Child Care Fees for Military Families

DOD is focused on making quality child care options affordable for military families as officials continue to prioritize initiatives to take care of those who serve.   

DOD Harnesses Science, Technology to Counter Adversaries

China is attempting to offer an alternative to the international world order and the Defense Department must respond with a robust and accelerated science, technology and development strategy, a senior DOD official said.

Hicks Makes Case That Effective Defense Innovation Is Moving Forward

Innovation is key to continuing U.S. military might, and the Defense Department is working to make the institution more agile and a good partner for private capital, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said.

Taking Care of Service Members Is Key to Recruiting Next Generation

The Defense Department’s focus on taking care of those in uniform is a critical component for motivating the next generation to serve, a senior Pentagon official said.

DOD Official Discusses Challenges, Solutions to Recruiting All-Volunteer Force 

With the recruiting rate for the all-volunteer force declining, defense leaders are asking how the military can connect with and motivate the new generation to serve.

Austin to Call Families of Fallen Soldiers

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is expected to personally relay his respects to the families of three soldiers who were killed in an attack by an uncrewed aerial system at a military base in Jordan, a Defense Department official said.

Austin Underscores Enduring Strength of NATO Alliance

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the United States’ commitment to ensuring NATO’s enduring strength during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the Pentagon.