Dec. 7 marks 75 years since the Japanese attacked #PearlHarbor, taking the lives of more than 2,400 Americans and launching the U.S. into World War II. Follow along with our coverage as we remember and honor those who served that day: http://www.defense.gov/pearlharbor75
#PearlHarbor75 #HonorThem

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He’s off!
An F-35B Lightning II takes off from the flight deck of the USS America (LHA 6) during the Lightning Carrier Proof of Concept Demonstration, the first shipboard U.S. Marine Corps F-35B integration demonstration alongside other Marine Corps air combat element assets.
Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thor Larson

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Into the weeds.
A U.S. Army soldier gets ready to jump from an armored vehicle during suppressive fire training with Ukrainian counterparts in Yavoriv, Ukraine.
Army photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Tarr

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Duane Ezedi is the embodiment of the American dream.
The Bahamian native moved to the U.S. with nothing and lived much of his childhood on the streets. But a chance tour of a U.S. Navy destroyer when he was young led to his desire for a life of service … a dream that was finally realized after a lot of adversity and hard work. #ForceoftheFuture #AmericanDream #USCoastGuard

When it comes to the Dec. 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor attacks, we mostly think of the heroics of the brave men who fought and died that day. But there were a lot of brave enlisted female nurses at the time, too, and while we don’t hear as much about them, their stories are just as inspiring. #PearlHarbor75 #HonorThem

Did you know the DoD has an entire fleet of ships that are used only as reserves for national defense and emergencies? The National Defense Reserve Fleet, known as the “mothball fleet,” has been activated only a couple of times in our history.

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U.S. Marine Corps added 5 new photos to the album: Corps Top Shots (Nov. 26, 2016).

Help select the "Corps Top Shot" by liking, commenting on or sharing your favorite image. The image with the most combined hits by the end of the day will be crowned as our photo of the week.

Holy smokes.
U.S.Navy sailors assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 137 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) direct the pilot of an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck.
Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Sean M. Castellano

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On December 7th, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack against the U.S., intent on destroying the country’s will to fight -- They failed.
#PearlHarbor75 #HonorThem

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Twelve F-35B Lightning II’s recently showed off their skills during a shipboard demonstration on USS America. With that many F-35s on board, the ship instantly became "the most powerful concentration of combat power ever put to sea.”

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III MEF Marines

Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion complete a 9-mile obstacle course to honor their fallen brothers from the battalion during the annual Warrior Challeng...e.

"I'm here and I'm able to be home with my family each day. They're not. We don't want their names to be forgotten and that's why we do the Warrior Challenge." — MGySgt. Mariota Pa'u | Battalion Operations Chief

(Marine Corps video by Sgt. Ally Beiswanger)

Read more: http://www.iiimef.marines.mil/…/recon-marines-honor-fallen…/

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Yesterday, millions of Americans celebrated #Thanksgiving by sitting down with family for a fall feast. But for hundreds of thousands of U.S. service members, it was just another duty day. Thank you to those who stood guard, ensuring their fellow citizens could enjoy a day of peace.

Winter is coming ... but it’s already arrived for this #Marine.
He’s one of several who train with the Norwegian army cold weather and mountain training instructors in Blåtind, Norway, to improve their ability to operate in mountainous and extreme cold weather environments.
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif

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John Nicholson, commander of Resolute Support Mission recently visited the the Afghan National Army Officers Academy at Qargha, near Kabul, where more than 1,000 officers, both men and women, graduate every year.

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Resolute Support Mission

The future leaders of the Afghan National Army are trained and educated at the ANA Officers Academy at Qargha, near Kabul, where more than 1,000 officers, both ...men and women, graduate every year.

"We in the international community will continue to stand beside you," said Gen. John Nicholson, commander of Resolute Support, when he visited there recently.

The Academy is run in close cooperation with the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst, in the United Kingdom, with advisors from both the UK and other coalition nations.

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A warning ignored.
Only a handful of American service members were aware that several planes were coming when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. U.S. Army Private Richard Schimmel was one of them, and he says he’ll always remember how his friend’s decision to follow orders haunted him for the rest of his life. #PearlHarbor75 #HonorThem

Thinking of the family who lost a service member in Syria today. Thank you for your service.

I am deeply saddened by the news on this Thanksgiving Day that one of our brave servicemembers has been killed in Syria while protecting us from the evil of #IS...IL. It is a painful reminder of the dangers our men and women in uniform face around the world to keep us safe. Please keep this servicemember's family, friends and teammates in your thoughts and prayers, and this Thanksgiving I hope you will join me in expressing thanks to all of our dedicated troops who selflessly protect us everyday.

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Airman Magazine

Today, the most important 'bird' is the one on your plate.

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

#SECNAV spends #Thanksgiving at sea with forward deployed #Sailors.

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Secretary of the Navy

#SECNAV spending #Thanksgiving with #Sailors aboard the forward-deployed USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). While on the ship, he held an all-hands call, served dinner to the crew and ate Thanksgiving dinner with #Sailors on the mess decks. U.S. Navy U.S. Marine Corps #PeopleMatter

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Six-String Soldiers was live.

If you're going somewhere special for the holidays, we wish you safe travels and a Happy Thanksgiving!

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"I couldn't be prouder of you for what you do and all you've done for us. Or more thankful for your excellence, your service and your sacrifice." - Secretary of Defense Ash Carter

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter

Happy Thanksgiving to all our men and women serving in uniform and their families. I couldn’t be prouder of you for what you do, or more thankful for your excellence, your service, and your sacrifice.

The mission of the U.S. Department of Defense is to provide the military forces needed to deter war and to protect the security of our country.