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U.S. Department of Defense

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FY 2025 Defense Budget

The president’s fiscal year 2025 budget request bolsters our ability to defend the nation and deter aggression against America or our allies and partners, and forges a more modern defense ecosystem built for 21st century security challenges.

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FY 2025 Defense Budget
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Helping Hands

More than just a fighting force, the Defense Department delivers health care, disaster relief and other support to people around the world in humanitarian missions every day.

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Helping Hands
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Support for Ukraine

The United States is working with allies and partners to support Ukraine in the fight for sovereignty and freedom. The U.S. has provided Ukraine with billions of dollars in security assistance since the beginning of Russia's unprovoked assault on Feb. 24, 2022.

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Support for Ukraine
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Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds a Press Briefing

Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds a Press Briefing

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks Welcoming Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds to the Pentagon

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks Welcoming Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds to the Pentagon

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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds

From The Services

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Army

Exercise Justified Accord 2024 Wraps Up in Kenya

Exercise Justified Accord 2024 Wraps Up in Kenya
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Marine Corps

U.S., Korean Marines Train During Korean Viper

U.S., Korean Marines Train During Korean Viper
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Navy

USS Hershel "Woody" Williams Arrives in Ghana

USS Hershel "Woody" Williams Arrives in Ghana
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Air Force

Changes to Spouse Program Expand Family Flexibility

Changes to Spouse Program Expand Family Flexibility
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Space Force

'State of the Bases' Unites Guardians, Airmen

'State of the Bases' Unites Guardians, Airmen
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National Guard

Airlift Wing Completes Antarctic Support Mission

Airlift Wing Completes Antarctic Support Mission

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