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Default Air Force Logo Mattis: Social Media Misconduct by DoD Personnel Won’t be Tolerated
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said the purported actions of civilian and military personnel on social media websites represent egregious violations of the fundamental values that are upheld at the Department of Defense.
0 3/13
2017
(Official photo of James Mattis) Message to DoD from Secretary of Defense James Mattis
It’s good to be back and I’m grateful to serve alongside you as Secretary of Defense.
0 1/23
2017
Defense Secretary Ash Carter meets with master chief petty officers from the guided-missile cruiser USS John C. McCain at Naval Base Yokosuka, Japan, Dec. 6, 2016. DOD photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley Carter Legacy: Force of the future, modernizing DoD, confronting threats
Defense Secretary Ash Carter is departing as President Barack Obama's top defense advisor after nearly two years in the post, during which he led initiatives to modernize and strengthen the department while confronting myriad global challenges in a changing strategic landscape.
0 1/19
2017
Default Air Force Logo AF issues implementation guidance for transgender Airmen
Air Force officials released transgender implementation guidance Oct. 7 addressing specific procedures for transitioning and requesting an official change in gender as well as associated guidance in areas ranging from medical and privacy issues to deployments, fitness standards, and dress and appearance.
0 10/14
2016
Defense Secretary Ash Carter announces his Women in Service Review during a press brief at the Pentagon, Dec. 3, 2015. DoD photo by Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz Carter opens all military occupations, positions to women
Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced today that beginning in January 2016, all military occupations and positions will be open to women, without exception.For the first time in U.S. military history, as long as they qualify and meet specific standards, the secretary said women will be able to contribute to the Defense Department mission with no
0 12/04
2015
Default Air Force Logo DOD updates equal opportunity policy to include sexual orientation
The Defense Department has updated its military equal opportunity program to protect service members against discrimination because of sexual orientation, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said here June 9.
0 6/19
2015
(U.S. Air Force graphic) AF begins testing phase for women in combat roles
In April 2015, the Air Force will begin conducting the physical evaluations required to explore opening the last six career fields currently closed to women.
0 5/07
2015
Default Air Force Logo Carter’s message to DOD workforce
Ash Carter, who was sworn in as the 25th secretary of Defense Feb. 17, laid out his top priorities in a message to the Defense Department workforce.
0 2/20
2015
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