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Army to Roll Out Enlisted Space Ops Specialty

Commander of Army Space and Missile Defense Command Army Lt. Gen. Sean A. Gainey confirmed during a media briefing at the Pentagon that the new space domain-related enlisted military occupational specialty will become official by October 2026.

14 Winning Weeks at DOD: Border Security, Hitting Back at Houthis, Booming Recruiting

During the first 100 days of leadership under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth — about 14 weeks in all — the Defense Department has seen a wide range of successes.

Navy Proves Sea-Based Hypersonic Launch Approach

The Defense Department conducted a successful flight test of a conventional hypersonic missile launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla.

Sexual Assault Prevention, Response Key Contributors to Military Readiness

The Defense Department’s annual report on sexual assault in the military for fiscal year 2024 shows a clear connection between sexual violence and impacts on readiness in the uniformed services, DOD’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office’s senior leader said.

Hegseth Tasks Army to Transform to Leaner, More Lethal Force

To build a leaner, more lethal force, the Army must transform at an accelerated pace by divesting outdated, redundant and inefficient programs, as well as restructuring headquarters and acquisition systems, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.

Senior Defense Officials Field Questions on Next-Gen Missile Defense Shield

A panel of senior Defense Department officials testified regarding their respective organizations’ progress in developing the country’s next-generation missile defense shield. 

DOD Support to the Southern Border in Photos, May 1, 2025

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the newly created New Mexico National Defense Area to meet with service members assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border. U.S. service members continue to support efforts carrying out President Donald J. Trump’s executive orders on protecting the territorial integrity of the United States.

NASCAR Winner Honors the Fallen at Arlington National Cemetery

Christopher Bell, winner of last year’s Memorial Day weekend NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina, visited Arlington National Cemetery and toured the Pentagon.