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What We Do For Fun All Videos Newsroom What's Happening Live Events Latest News Today in DOD Press Products Releases Advisories Transcripts Speeches Publications Contracts Resources DOD Resources Pentagon Tours Insignia FY19 Financial Report Helpful Links FAQs DOD/Military Websites Contact Welcome to Defense.gov What's New Explore Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper warned Europe of China's increasingly malign influence during his remarks at the Munich Security Conference in Germany. The president’s fiscal year 2021 budget request enables irreversible implementation of the National Defense Strategy. The Defense Department is seeking ways to use data better in decision-making on the battlefield and in its business practices, Deputy Defense Secretary David L. Norquist said. More View More Experience Service members, eligible family members and U.S. citizens overseas have the right to vote, and DOD has the tools and resources to help them do so — from anywhere in the world. - Service members, eligible family members and U.S. citizens overseas have the right to vote, and DOD has the tools and resources to help them do so — from anywhere in the world. Interactive You Can Vote From Anywhere A view of a sniper’s weapon looking down the barrel. - A view of a sniper’s weapon looking down the barrel at the US Army Sniper School in Fort Benning Fort Benning, Ga., Feb. 28, 2019. Interactive Art of the Shot A picture of a photographer with a set of images overlaying the background. - The men and women of the U.S. military who train and conduct operations around the world are also family members, friends and neighbors with a range of interests. Get a glimpse into their lives and their work as we turn to military photographers for a chronicle of the year. Interactive DOD in Photos: 2019 Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force – an interactive look at how each service branch is organized. - Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force – an interactive look at how each service branch is organized. Interactive Military Units View More Watch: Videos Soldier Fights for Her Life 2:35 Soldier Fights for Her Life Airmen in Ethiopia 1:36 Airmen in Ethiopia Dress Right, Dress 2:45 Dress Right, Dress Cool Jobs: Jack-of-All-Trades 1:46 Cool Jobs: Jack-of-All-Trades Divers Lay Sailor to Rest 3:42 Divers Lay Sailor to Rest Veteran Helps Solve Major Crimes 3:00 Veteran Helps Solve Major Crimes Marine Astronaut Aims for the Moon 2:05 Marine Astronaut Aims for the Moon Sniper Saves Soldier's Life 3:15 Sniper Saves Soldier's Life View More More Photos Know Your Military Discover the new #KnowYourMil showcasing the men and women who serve in your military — who they are, what they do and why they do it. 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