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Defense Officials Testify About Joint Force Current Readiness

  • Department of War
  • March 12, 2025 | 02:21:50

Defense officials testify on the current readiness of the joint force during a Senate Armed Services Committee’s Readiness and Management Support subcommittee hearing in Washington, March 12, 2025. Testifying are: Army Gen. James J. Mingus, vice chief of staff of the Army; Navy Adm. James W. Kilby, vice chief of naval operations; Marine Corps Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps; Space Force Gen. Michael A. Guetlein, vice chief of space operations; Air Force Lt. Gen. Adrian L. Spain, deputy chief of staff for operations; and Diana C. Maurer, director of defense capabilities and management for Government Accountability Office.

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America's Nuclear Triad

The triad, along with assigned forces, provide 24/7 deterrence to prevent catastrophic actions from our adversaries and they stand ready, if necessary, to deliver a decisive response, anywhere, anytime.

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Art of the Shot

They're not dumb grunts, and hitting the target requires more than good aim. Set your sights on discovering what snipers do, and how they master their essential, exacting, lethal art.

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These Heroes Are Not Forgotten

Thousands of American service personnel are missing from previous conflicts and the Defense POW/MIA Agency remains relentless in its mission to provide the fullest possible accounting to their families and the nation, until they’re home.

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Military Units: Air Force

Composed of an active-duty and two reserve components, learn about the Air Force's structure and more key facts.