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President Obama and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Martin Dempsey paid tribute to outgoing Defense Secretary Leon Panetta. The ceremony included members from all of the U.S. Arm…

President Obama and Defense Secretary Panetta praised Admiral Mike Mullen at his change of command and retirement ceremony. The ceremony included a military review, martial music, and a pres…

Dignitaries and family members participated in a memorial service for Ambassador Richard Holbrooke.

President Obama spoke at the Washington Navy Yard about the state of the economy and initiatives to assist veterans moving into the civilian workforce. He noted better-than-expected employme…

The Defense Department held a farewell ceremony to honor outgoing Defense Secretary Robert Gates. Secretary Gates received the highest military salute and President Obama awarded him the Med…

President Obama participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and gave a Memorial Day address in Memorial Amphitheater.

A ceremony was held at the Pentagon Memorial to honor the memory of those killed there in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack. This was a private remembrance for the friends and family …

President Obama announced that the U.S. and Russia had reached a new agreement on nuclear arms that calls for both countries to reduce their nuclear arsenals by a third. He will sign the agr…

President Obama and others spoke at the annual National Prayer Breakfast. In his remarks he called for greater civility and understanding when engaging one another on matters of disagreement…

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates hosted a remembrance event for the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks at the Pentagon Memorial to honor the memory of those killed there in the attack. T…

President Obama participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and then spoke during a Memorial Day observance program at Arlington National Cemetery. In his rem…

At the annual congressional prayer breakfast, chaired by Senators Coleman and Pryor, legislators and officials gathered to offer thanks for the blessings bestowed on America. Senator Lieberm…