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A man hugs a woman standing in front of "The Windows" natural rock feature at Arches National Park.

Aug. 31, 2017

Army Captain Couple to Visit Last of 59 National Parks

This Army couple decided to hit up all 59 of America’s national parks. They’ve just got one more to go.

A logo on a rocket.

Aug. 31, 2017

Armed with Science: 45th Space Wing Supports ORS-5 Launch

A satellite designed to help the military keep tabs on orbiting objects in space was launched Aug, 26, with the help of the 45th Space Wing.

Aug. 31, 2017

Nuclear, Radiological Advisory Team Conducts Advanced Training at Sea

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Members of the National Nuclear Security Administration's Nuclear/Radiological Advisory Team conducted advanced maritime training aboard the motor vessel Maersk Detroit while it was on a recent voyage.

An unmanned aircraft is loaded onto a launcher.

Aug. 30, 2017

Armed with Science: Marines Survey Animal Populations From the Air

The U.S. Marine Corps usually uses Unmanned Arial Systems to track insurgents, but recently, Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4 flew reconnaissance missions over Camp Pendleton, California for a more environmental reason- counting deer and bison.

An air crew chief looks at pilots sitting in a helicopter.

Aug. 29, 2017

#HurricaneHarvey: Twitter Posts Show DoD, USCG Rescue Efforts

Here are some of the most captivating Twitter posts from our service members helping those in need during Hurricane Harvey.

Two people stand shoulder to shoulder and smile at the camera.

Aug. 29, 2017

Back-to-School Goals: Topping an Interview with Defense Sec. Mattis

The teen who interviewed Sec. Mattis initially planned to text him a joke. Here are some other surprising details of that experience.

A military vehicle drives out of the rear of a military aircraft.

Aug. 29, 2017

SITREP: Airmen Respond to Storm, Army Trains for Future Threats & More

From the military services and around the DoD, here’s your SITREP for Tuesday, August 29, 2017.

Graphic of an unmanned vehicle underwater.

Aug. 28, 2017

Armed With Science: Powering Through - Navy Scientists Develop Underwater Wireless Charger

Navy scientists are developing a way to recharge unmanned undersea vehicles (UUV)s using wireless technology.

A soldier stands holding a rifle in Vietnam.

Aug. 25, 2017

Veteran's Legacy: Vietnam Vet Honors 2 Fallen Comrades

A Vietnam veteran leaves behind his story of service to honor two fallen soldiers, one of whom saved his life.

A man stands next to a FINDER device.

Aug. 25, 2017

Armed With Science: NASA’s FINDER Search and Rescue Technology Helps Save Lives

A collaboration between NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate has resulted in the Finding Individuals for Disaster and Emergency Response (FINDER) technology that can locate individuals buried under rubble in disaster scenarios.