The new Defense Civilian Training Corps pilot program provides 100% tuition scholarships and monthly stipends to prepare undergraduate students for a direct path into the DOD's acquisition-related civilian careers. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3520672/acquisition-program-is-talent-pipeline-to-prepare-students-for-dod-civilian-car/ #USDEFENSE

More than two decades after the Sept. 11, 2001, attack, the defense community's resilience and commitment to serve in the face of tragedy continues to shine through, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3520182/hicks-says-dod-forever-resilient-after-911/ #USDEFENSE

The United States decision to provide Ukraine with depleted uranium weapons has Russia fuming labelling it as a criminal act.

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The U.S. military must capitalize on the country's greatest asset – the unparalleled innovation of its people, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3518827/hicks-discusses-replicator-initiative/ #USDEFENSE

The best way for the U.S. to meet the pacing challenge posed by China is to let U.S. industry do what it does best: develop new technologies, the deputy under secretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment said. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3519245/matching-china-means-letting-us-industry-iterate-develop-technologies/ #USDEFENSE

Maintaining a robust defense against emerging cyberthreats requires collaboration and cooperation throughout the Defense Department and across industry partners, a top Pentagon information security executive said. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3519167/cooperation-across-dod-private-sector-critical-amid-emerging-cyber-threats/ #USDEFENSE

The increased appetite among allies and partners to participate in multinational exercises throughout the Indo-Pacific is a key indicator that the DOD's strategy is paying off, the commander of U.S. Army Pacific said. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3519047/growth-in-partnerships-signals-us-success-in-indo-pacific/ #USDEFENSE

The U.S. military must capitalize on the country's greatest asset – the unparalleled innovation of its people, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks said. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3518827/hicks-discusses-replicator-initiative/ #USDEFENSE

The Defense Department remains relentlessly committed to the health and welfare of the total force, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3517114/hicks-underscores-dods-commitment-to-suicide-prevention/ #USDEFENSE

The Defense Department announced an additional security assistance package valued at up to $175 million to help Ukraine counter Russia's unprovoked invasion. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3517088/dod-announces-175m-in-additional-security-assistance-for-ukraine/ #USDEFENSE

As a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War, then-Army 1st Lt. Larry L. Taylor rescued four U.S. soldiers surrounded by at least 80 enemy forces who were rapidly closing in on them. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3517065/austin-says-medal-of-honor-recipients-valor-was-extraordinary/ #USDEFENSE

AUKUS, the enhanced trilateral security partnership among Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States is critical to achieving the goals outlined in the National Defense Strategy, a top Defense Department official said. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3516817/dod-official-says-aukus-partnership-strengthens-indo-pacific-security/ #USDEFENSE

AUKUS, the enhanced trilateral security partnership among Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States is critical to achieving the goals outlined in the 2022 National Defense Strategy, a top Defense Department official said. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3516817/dod-official-says-aukus-partnership-strengthens-indo-pacific-security/ #USDEFENSE

When duty called, then-Army 1st Lt. Larry L. Taylor did everything to answer, President Joe Biden said upon presenting Taylor with the nation's highest military award for valor. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3515972/biden-awards-medal-of-honor-to-pilot-who-rescued-soldiers-during-vietnam-war/ #USDEFENSE

When duty called, then-Army 1st Lt. Larry L. Taylor did everything to answer, President Joe Biden said upon presenting Taylor with the nation's highest military award for valor for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3515972/biden-awards-medal-of-honor-to-pilot-who-rescued-soldiers-during-vietnam-war/ #USDEFENSE

The Senate has returned to work, and there is still no resolution in sight of confirmation of general and flag officers by the body. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3515996/senate-confirmation-still-in-limbo-for-301-military-leaders/ #USDEFENSE

When duty called, Army Capt. Larry L. Taylor did everything to answer, President Joe Biden said upon presenting Taylor with the nation's highest military award for valor for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3515972/biden-awards-medal-of-honor-to-pilot-who-rescued-soldiers-during-vietnam-war/ #USDEFENSE

Future military operations are expected to occur over vast geographic areas and require the delivery of military equipment and supplies amid cyberattacks and other disruptions. That's where the Defense Logistics Agency steps in. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3513936/managing-logistics-in-contested-areas-is-key-to-military-success/ #USDEFENSE

Defense Department personnel remain ready to support Maui residents for the foreseeable future as local officials plot a course for recovery from the Lahaina wildfire, the Hawaii National Guard's incident commander said. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3513893/dod-supports-hawaii-as-officials-plan-long-term-recovery/ #USDEFENSE

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder briefed reporters on lessons learned in Afghanistan, continuing efforts to aid the people of Maui and those hurt by Hurricane Idalia. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3513417/dod-remembers-afghan-vets-details-disaster-aid-announces-unidentified-anomalous/ #USDEFENSE