ISIS ‘Caliphate’ Defeat is Near, Top Pentagon Officials Say

The defeat of the “caliphate” that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria claimed in Syria is near, top Defense Department officials said at the Pentagon.

DoD Enhances Support for U.S. Border Security Mission, Spokesperson Says

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis agrees border security is national security and is working closely with the Homeland Security secretary to enhance Defense Department support, Dana W. White, the chief Pentagon spokesperson, said.

DoD Extends Sympathy to Families of Service Members Killed in Separate Accidents

The Defense Department extends its deepest sympathies and prayers to the families and friends of the four Marines who died in a helicopter training accident in California and an Air Force Thunderbirds pilot who died in an F-16 crash in Nevada, a Pentagon spokesperson said.

100 Days until the Clipper Race returns to Derry-Londonderry!

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race may be in the North Pacific Ocean but in just 100 days, the crew will be enjoying themselves in Derry-Londonderry at the Foyle Maritime Festival! HotelPlanner.com Skipper and Derry-Londonderry local Conall Morrison and his team took time out from racing to officially begin the countdown and celebrate that home is only around 14,000 nautical miles away! For more information about the Foyle Maritime Festival, see the Derry-Londonderry Host Port Page on the Clipper Race website: https://goo.gl/UbFVvr

ISIS ‘Caliphate’ Defeat is Near, Top Pentagon Officials Say

The defeat of the “caliphate” that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria claimed in Syria is near, top Defense Department officials said at the Pentagon.

DoD Enhances Support for U.S. Border Security Mission, Spokesperson Says

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis agrees that border security is national security and is working closely with the Homeland Security secretary to enhance Defense Department support, Dana W. White, the chief Pentagon spokesperson, said.

DoD Extends Sympathy to Families of Service Members Killed in Separate Accidents

The Defense Department extends its deepest sympathies and prayers to the families and friends of the four Marines who died in a helicopter training accident in California and an Air Force Thunderbirds pilot who died in an F-16 crash in Nevada, a Pentagon spokesperson said.

Future Tech: Soldiers Test, Evaluate New Equipment in Germany

U.S. and British troops and Defense Department personnel in Germany watched as several new unmanned aerial tools were explained and demonstrated during a multinational joint equipment training brief.as a precursor to a scheduled Robotic Complex Breach Concept demonstration of new air and ground equipment.

Pentagon Brief

Chief Pentagon spokesperson Dana W. White and Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., director of the Joint Staff, brief reporters at the Pentagon, April 5, 2018. DoD photo by Air Force Tech Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.

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Future Tech: Soldiers Test, Evaluate New Equipment in Germany

U.S. and British troops and Defense Department personnel in Germany watched as several new unmanned aerial tools were explained and demonstrated during a multinational joint equipment training brief.as a precursor to a scheduled Robotic Complex Breach Concept demonstration of new air and ground equipment.

Face of Defense: Handler Adopts Working Dog in Declining Health

With a grey-speckled snout and upright shoulders, Beci, a military working dog assigned to the 49th Security Forces Squadron, trots across the platform. Beci retired March 16 after nine years of faithful service to the Air Force. Dogs like Beci are an essential asset to the Air Force.

Face of Defense: Handler Adopts Working Dog in Declining Health

With a grey-speckled snout and upright shoulders, Beci, a military working dog assigned to the 49th Security Forces Squadron, trots across the platform. Beci retired March 16 after nine years of faithful service to the Air Force. Dogs like Beci are an essential asset to the Air Force.

Face of Defense: Handler Adopts Working Dog in Declining Health

With a grey-speckled snout and upright shoulders, Beci, a military working dog assigned to the 49th Security Forces Squadron, trots across the platform. Beci retired March 16 after nine years of faithful service to the Air Force. Dogs like Beci are an essential asset to the Air Force.

Thunderbirds aircraft mishap

A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot was killed when his F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed over the Nevada Test and Training Range April 4, 2018, at approximately 10:30 a.m. during a routine aerial demonstration training flight. The identity of the pilot is being withheld for 24-hours pending next of kin notification. An investigation is being conducted into the cause of the mishap.

Thunderbirds aircraft mishap

A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot was killed when his F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed over the Nevada Test and Training Range April 4, 2018, at approximately 10:30 a.m. during a routine aerial demonstration training flight. The identity of the pilot is being withheld for 24-hours pending next of kin notification. An investigation is being conducted into the cause of the mishap.