Curated OER
A Fresh Start?
Learners examine the roles and responsibilities the Department of Defense holds. They read an article about the resignation of Donald Rumsfeld. They develop questions to submit to the White House about the recent changes.
Library of Congress
Loc: Official Us Executive Branch Websites
This is the official US executive branch site. Provides links to every department of this government branch.
Other
U.s. Army Homepage
Everything you've ever wanted to know about the U.S. Army! Site is active and informative. Examples of topics: Leaders, History, Vision, What's New, Korean War, Soldiers - Organizations and Relocation. Also offers a great "click on"...
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Missile Defense Agency
From the American Department of Defense, the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is thoroughly explained along the proposed benefits of the program. Glossary and FAQs sections make the site user-friendly.
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Today in the Department of Defense
A wonderful site for news by the minute about the Department of Defense. Student can read what is going on today, can search for news articles, releases, photos, and hear live news briefings - and much, much more!
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U.s. Department of Defense
Homepage for the United States Department of Defense. Includes press releases, reports, and links to other Armed Forces Agencies.
NBC
Msnbc: Video of 9/11 Plane Hitting Pentagon Is Released
Video slideshow along with brief news article from May, 2006, about the Pentagon releasing the first video images of the attack on the Pentagon.
Other
Department of Defense: Gulf Link
This is an official Dept. of Defense site from the Office of the Special Assistant for the Gulf War Illnesses. It contains many information resources such as a timeline of events, environmental exposure reports, declassified documents...
University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill: American Diplomacy
An on-line magazine that provides "Commentary, Analysis, and Research on American Foreign Policy and Its Practice." Also contains articles from actual ambassadors and diplomats in the Foreign Service.
Other
Federal Executive Departments
A complete list of the executive departments and their branches. Clicking on the name of the department will take you to that home page.
Other
Defense Technical Info. Center: Joint Chiefs of Staff
The official web site for the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Offers information on the people, organizations, and activities that make up the U.S. military forces.
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The Office of the Secretary of Defense
A great site to obtain basic understanding of the office of the Secretary of Defense. Clicking on "The Office of the Secretary of Defense" will bring up pictures of the Secretary and his/her assistants.
The Balance
The Balance: u.s. Military Budget: Components, Challenges, and Growth
Defense spending in the second largest budgetary item in the U.S. national budget. This explains in general terms how the funds are allocated and provides a chart showing military spending since 2003.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Colin Powell (Spanish Version)
A look at the fast-paced and successful career of General Powell. Find out more about this talented and patriotic American. (In Spanish)
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Colin Powell
A look at the fast-paced and successful career of General Powell. Find out more about this talented and patriotic American.
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Association for Computing Machinery : Iso 12207 Software Life Cycle Standards
An article explaining ISO 12207; what it provides and how it relates to other standards dealing with software life-cycle processes.
Other
United States Department of Defense: Pentagon Tours
This site from the U. S. Department of Defense provides official information on the Pentagon, the United States headquarters of the Department of Defense. Includes the Pentagon's history, a virtual tour, and information on a visit to the...
Other
Nat'l Security Agency: National Cryptologic Museum
On this site one can find the National Security Agency's history of cryptology, some online exhibits, and sections on mathematics, education, and more.
US Senate
U.s. Senate Committee on Armed Services
The U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services reviews matters relating to the common defense policy of the United States.