The Pentagon Channel broadcasts military news and information for the 2.6 million members of the U.S. Armed Forces through programming including: • Department of Defense ... See more news briefings • Military news • Interviews with top Defense officials • Short stories about the work of our military In addition to enhancing Department of Defense communications with the 1.4 million active duty service members, the Pentagon Channel will provide the 1.2 million members of the National Guard and Reserve and the 650,000 civilian employees of the Department of Defense more timely access to military information and news. The Pentagon Channel television service is distributed 24/7 and is available to all stateside cable and satellite providers, via American Forces Radio and Television Services, overseas and via the worldwide web right here at www.pentagonchannel.mil.