Defense Primer: The Department of Defense

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IF10543

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14

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Active

Published

Jul 31, 2026

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Aug 1, 2026, 1:53 pm UTC

Authors: Michael J. Vassalotti

Source topics: Strategy, Operations & Emerging Threats

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• HR 8070To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
  118th Congress