Sanitary Seat

 

Army Spc. Alanna Maynard sanitizes a chair at the Wolstein Community Vaccination Center in Cleveland, March 24, 2021.

Peace Pose

 

Air Force Col. Ben Jonsson and Chief Master Sgt. Shae Gee take a selfie at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., March 30, 2021.

View From Above

 

Sailors use M9 pistols during a live-fire training exercise aboard the USS Makin Island in the Indian Ocean, April 2, 2021.

Force Fall

 

Soldiers jump from an Air Force C-130J Super Hercules during forced-entry parachute assault training over Malemute Drop Zone at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 31, 2021.

Sail Along

 

The USS Roosevelt and the Royal Australian Navy HMAS Sirius conduct a replenishment in the Indian Ocean, March 21, 2021.

Vaccine Prep

 

Army Spc. Yulisa Roblero prepares a COVID-19 vaccine at the Community Vaccination Center in Miami, March 27, 2021.

Damage Control

 

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Dorsey prepares to close a scuttle aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur during a damage control drill in the East China Sea, April 1, 2021.

Loading Up

 

A soldier prepares to load equipment onto a CH-53E Super Stallion during a training exercise at Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, March 17, 2021.

Snowy Training

 

Army paratroopers proceed to the rally point during a simulated forced entry parachute assault at the Malemute Drop Zone on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 31, 2021. The soldiers are part of the Army’s only Pacific airborne brigade with the ability to rapidly deploy worldwide and are trained to conduct military operations in austere conditions.

Rig and Regroup

 

Marine Lance Cpl. Sebastiane Megariz, left, and Sgt. Jeffery Addison Jr. regroup after rigging tactical vehicles onto a CH-53E Super Stallion during a Weapons and Tactics Instructor course near Yuma, Ariz., March 29, 2021.

Exercise Partners

 

The USS Wichita conducts a bilateral maritime exercise with Dominican vessels in the Caribbean Sea, March 24, 2021.

Desert Security

 

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Bouie Jr. provides security during a basic assault support exercise at a training site near Yuma, Ariz., March 31, 2021.

Ceremonial Performance

 

Members of the U.S. Army Band, "Pershing's Own," perform at a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., March 25, 2021.

Load Crew

 

Airmen load a high mobility artillery rocket system onto an MC-130J Commando II during training at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, March 25, 2021.

Watchful Eyes

 

Navy Seaman Abigail Georges stands watch aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Mediterranean Sea, March 31, 2021.

Awareness Run

 

Army Command Sgt. Maj. LaDerek Green participates in a 5k run/walk in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month at Camp Walker, South Korea, April 1, 2021.

Secretary of Defense Statement on Latest Defense Department Nominees

 April 2, 2021

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The following statement is attributable to Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III:

"I am delighted by the President's decision to nominate Ron Moultrie, Michael Brown, and Mike McCord to serve as Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence & Security, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, and Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), respectively.  Each of these individuals is talented, experienced and highly qualified for the critical national security roles they will, if confirmed, undertake on behalf of the Department. Their deep experience in national security will prove essential in guiding our efforts to defend this nation and secure our interests around the world. I thank them for being willing to serve the country again, and I look forward to working with the Senate for their speedy confirmation."

Secretary of Defense Offers Condolence Statement Regarding Today's Tragic Incident on Capitol Hill

 April 2, 2021

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The following statement is attributable to Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III:

On behalf of the men and women of the Department of Defense, I offer my deepest condolences to the Capitol Police and to the family of the officer killed in today’s tragic incident on Capitol Hill.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by this loss, and we offer our best wishes for a speedy recovery of the injured officer.  Events like this remind us of the bravery and skill of law enforcement professionals and of our shared commitment to protecting and defending this great country and its institutions.  I remain enormously proud of our National Guard troops supporting the Capitol Police and grateful for their quick reaction this afternoon.

Replenishment Trio

 

The USS Theodore Roosevelt, the USS Bunker Hill and the Royal Australian Navy HMAS Sirius sail in formation during a replenishment in the Indian Ocean, March 21, 2021.

Log Leap

 

Marine Corps recruit Devin A. McGill clears an obstacle during training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 1, 2021.