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Weekly Address: Giving Thanks for Our Troops
Posted by on December 13, 2014 at 6:00 AM ESTIn this week's address, the President thanked the men and women in uniform who serve and sacrifice to protect the freedom, prosperity, and security that we all enjoy as Americans.
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President Obama Nominates Ashton Carter as the Next Secretary of Defense
Posted by on December 5, 2014 at 1:54 PM ESTPresident Obama announces his nomination of former Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter to be the next U.S. Secretary of Defense.
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Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel Steps Down
Posted by on November 24, 2014 at 8:49 PM ESTSecretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced he would be stepping down from his position overseeing the Department of Defense. Hagel, who served in the Army during Vietnam, is the 24th Secretary of Defense.
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West Wing Week 10/17/14 or, "The Geography of Hope"
Posted by on October 17, 2014 at 12:38 PM ESTWelcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
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President Obama Joins International Military Leaders to Discuss Coalition Efforts Against ISIL
Posted by on October 14, 2014 at 6:02 PM ESTPresident Obama travels to Joint Base Andrews, just outside of Washington, D.C., to attend a meeting with military leaders from more than 20 partner nations in the coalition to combat ISIL.
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The Department of Defense Must Plan for the National Security Implications of Climate Change
Posted by on October 13, 2014 at 10:30 AM ESTThe responsibility of the Department of Defense is the security of our country -- and that requires thinking ahead and planning for a wide range of contingencies. Climate change is a long-term trend, but with wise planning and risk mitigation now, we can reduce adverse impacts downrange.
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West Wing Week: 10/10/14 or, "Is Anybody Here Over 25?"
Posted by on October 10, 2014 at 7:26 AM ESTWelcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
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President Obama: How We're Responding to the ISIL Threat
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Vice President Biden Congratulates Winners of National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition
Posted by on August 20, 2014 at 2:40 PM ESTVice President Joe Biden welcomes the University of Central Florida’s cyber defense team to the White House to congratulate them on their victory in the 2014 National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition.
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President Obama Presents the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Ryan M. Pitts
Posted by on July 21, 2014 at 5:38 PM ESTAt a ceremony at the White House this afternoon, President Obama presents the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Ryan M. Pitts for his unwavering courage in one of the fiercest battles of the Afghanistan war.
