The koru derives from the shape of a young fern and symbolises new life. Fern frond spirals. As in all primitive civilisations throughout the world, in fact, the Celts took both their deities and the symbols of them from Nature.
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The Department of Defense is America's oldest and largest government agency. With our military tracing its roots back to pre-Revolutionary times, the Department of Defense has grown and evolved with our nation.Today, the Department, headed by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, is not only in charge of the military, but it also employs a civilian force of thousands.With over 1.3 million men and women on active duty, and 742,000 civilian personnel, we are the nation's largest employer.ith our military tracing its roots back to pre-Revolutionary times, the Department of Defense has grown and evolved with our nation. Today, the Department, headed by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, is not only in charge of the military, but it also employs a civilian force of thousands.