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Office of the Secretary of Defense Public Affairs

Washington, DC, US

Office of the Secretary of Defense Public Affairs

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Acting Secretary of Defense Welcomed to South Korean Ministry of Defense

Acting Secretary of Defense Welcomed to South Korean Ministry of Defense

U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan is welcomed to the South Korean Ministry of Defense with an honor guard arrival hosted by Minister of National Defense Jeong Kyeong-doo, Seoul, South Korea, June 3, 2019. (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)

Taken: 06.03.2019 | Photo by Lisa Ferdinando

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A/SD meets with Portuguese MoD

06.14.2019 | Photo by Sgt. Amber Smith

Acting U.S. Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan meets with Portuguese Minister of Defense João Titternigton Gomes Cravinho at the Pentagon,...

PTDO/DSD Norquist meets with Djibouti MoD

06.13.2019 | Photo by Sgt. Amber Smith

Mr. David L. Norquist, performing the duties of the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense, meets with Djibouti’s Minister of Defense Hassan Omar...

PTDO/DSD attends the 244th Army Birthday Celebration

06.13.2019 | Photo by Sgt. Amber Smith

Mr. David L. Norquist, performing the duties of the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense, attends the 244th U.S. Army Birthday Celebration at the...

A/SD meets with Polish MoD

06.11.2019 | Photo by Sgt. Amber Smith

Acting U.S. Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan meets with Polish Minister of National Defense Mariusz Blaszczak at the Pentagon, Washington,...

USD/A&S Lord Briefs Press on Turkey, F-35 Program

06.08.2019 | Photo by Lisa Ferdinando

Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Ellen Lord and Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Europe/NATO Andrew...

A/SD meets with Greek MinDef Apostolakis

06.07.2019 | Photo by Sgt. Amber Smith

Acting U.S. Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan meets with Greek Minister of Defence Evangelos Apostolakis during a visit to the Pentagon in...

World War II Veterans Commemorate 75th Anniversary...

06.06.2019 | Photo by Lisa Ferdinando

World War II veteran Herman Zeitchik is a guest of honor at a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day and Operation Overlord, at the...

ATSDPA represents DoD at 75th Anniversary of D-Day...

06.05.2019 | Photo by Sgt. Amber Smith

U.S. Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Jonathan R. Hoffman represents the Department of Defense at the 75th anniversary of...

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Recent Videos

U.S. Secretary of Defense James. N. Mattis Sends...

12.21.2018 | Video by Tech. Sgt. Vernon Young

U.S. Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis sends a holiday message to the entire Department of Defense. (DoD video by Tech Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)

DoD OIG FY 2019 Top Management Challenges and...

11.26.2018 | Video by Michael Forbes

Glenn Fine, Principal Deputy Inspector General Performing the Duties of Inspector General for the Department of Defense introduces the Oversight...

Planning for retirement? Leave a legacy for your family

11.15.2018 | Video by Lt.Cmdr. Alison Maruca

As we head into the busy holiday season, there is much to be thankful for. But, if you haven't made your decision yet whether or not to opt into...

Don’t miss the BRS cab!

11.15.2018 | Video by Lt.Cmdr. Alison Maruca

Don’t miss the BRS cab! There’s a lot to know about the Blended Retirement System, but the important thing to remember is that if you don’t...

Blended Retirement System Revolutionizes Military...

11.15.2018 | Video by Lt.Cmdr. Alison Maruca

Just as our uniforms evolve and change to meet operational needs, our retirement option evolved in order to meet the flexible and contemporary...

The Clock is Ticking: BRS Deadline Approaches

11.15.2018 | Video by Lt.Cmdr. Alison Maruca

Military life can be a logistical challenge at times. But one date you need to remember is Dec. 31: the deadline to opt into the Blended...

Have You Made Your Retirement Decision Yet?

10.15.2018 | Video by Lt.Cmdr. Alison Maruca

Have you made your decision about your retirement options yet? BRS and High-3 both offer lots of great options, depending on your personal and...

Loading for the Future

08.16.2018 | Video by Lt.Cmdr. Alison Maruca

Military service is a family affair, regardless if you serve on active duty or as a member of the reserves or National Guard. Decide how you want...

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Recent News Stories

DoD OIG Releases 2018 Compendium of Open...

08.01.2018 | Story by Michelle Gordon

The Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG) issued its 2018 Compendium of Open Office of Inspector General Recommendations to the DoD on July 30.

DoD OIG Announces New Whistleblower Protection...

07.30.2018 | Story by Michelle Gordon

The Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG) announced a new, full-time DoD Whistleblower Protection Coordinator at the...

DoD IG Testifies in Hearing About Top Management...

04.18.2018 | Story by Michelle Gordon

The Department of Defense Office of Inspector General’s (DoD OIG) Principal Deputy Inspector General, Glenn Fine, joined members of the Council...

DoD OIG Wins National Capital Area CFC Awards

03.27.2018 | Courtesy Story

The DoD OIG won first place in the medium-sized agency category for photography, and first place for best overall outreach plan in the same...

OIG Workforce Recognized During Annual Awards Ceremony

03.14.2018 | Story by Michelle Gordon

Principal Deputy Inspector General Glenn Fine hosted the 29th Annual DoD OIG Honorary Awards Ceremony March 14 at OIG Headquarters in Alexandria,...

DoD OIG Named 2017 Most Improved Among Federal IGs

01.29.2018 | Story by Michelle Gordon

The Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG) was named the “2017 Most Improved Among Federal Inspectors General” by the...

New DSCA Director Assumes Leadership

08.01.2017 | Courtesy Story

The U.S. Senate confirmed Charles W. Hooper for appointment to the rank of lieutenant general and assignment as Director, Defense Security...

DSCA Director Retires Following More Than Three...

07.14.2017 | Story by Cmdr. Patrick Evans

After more than three-decades of serving the nation, Vice Adm. Joseph Rixey, director of Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), retired...

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Office of the Deputy Chief Management Officer

DoD Office of Inspector General