Other useful DoD sites

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The Pentagon Channel
24-hour broadcasts of official military news and information for members of the US Armed Forces through cable systems stateside, and overseas via Armed Forces Network (AFN).
http://pentagonchannel.com/

Stars & Stripes
The authorized UNOFFICIAL daily newspaper for US Forces overseas. Printed in European, Pacific and Mideast editions.
http://www.estripes.osd.mil/

Digital Video & Imagery Distribution System (DVIDS)
Army-operated state-of-the-art, 24/7 operation that provides print information, digital imagery, video and audio products to media outlets and the military serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain.
http://www.dvidshub.net/

Defense Visual Information Center (DVIC)
The official records center for the storage and preservation of visual information (VI) records of the US military. Holdings include motion picture film, videotape, still photography, and CD-ROM stock photo collections for use by Department of Defense customers in support of mission requirements. Most of our imagery is made available to the public on a cost-recovery fee basis.
http://www.dodmedia.osd.mil/

The Institute of Heraldry, US Army (TIOH)
The Institute provides all official heraldic services to the Armed Forces and other US government organizations and agencies, including the Executive Office of the President. The Institute performs research, design, development, standardization, quality control, and other services relating to official symbolic items--seals, decorations, medals, insignia, badges, flags, and other items awarded to or authorized for official wear or display by government personnel and agencies. Limited research and information services concerning official symbolic items are also provided to the general public.
http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/

US military rank insignia
Department of Defense online feature on the rank devices for officers and enlisteds of all US service branches.
http://www.defenselink.mil/specials/ins ... index.html

US military service ribbons and awards
Department of Defense online feature on the ribbons and awards of all US service branches.
http://www.defenselink.mil/specials/ribbons/