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U.S. Department of Defense

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Spotlight

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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Spotlight

Tackling the Climate Crisis

The planet's changing climate has a significant effect on Defense Department missions, plans and installations. DOD is elevating climate change as a national security priority, integrating climate considerations into policies, strategies and partner engagements.

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Tackling the Climate Crisis
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Spotlight

Taking Care of Our People

We recognize the service and sacrifice of our military and their families, and dedicate resources, services, policies and programs to support the more than 2 million uniformed service members and 2.6 million family members across the globe.

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Taking Care of Our People
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News

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Biden Administration Announces Significant New Security Assistance for Ukraine

Biden Administration Announces Significant New Security Assistance for Ukraine
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Ukraine Fact Sheet – 24 Apr.

Ukraine Fact Sheet – 24 Apr.
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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Call With Indonesia Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Call With Indonesia Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto

From The Services

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Army

Soldier Places 2nd in Shooting Competition

Soldier Places 2nd in Shooting Competition
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Marine Corps

Marines Prep for Integrated Training Exercise

Marines Prep for Integrated Training Exercise
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Navy

USS Albany Visits Scotland

USS Albany Visits Scotland
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Air Force

Mission Promotes Hurricane Preparedness

Mission Promotes Hurricane Preparedness
Airmen recognized in DoD Culinary competition
Space Force

Competition Showcases Food Skills

Competition Showcases Food Skills
New York Army National Guard Chaplain (Col.) Douglas Brock, the state chaplain for the New York National Guard, poses with Zambian Chaplain Capt. P. Kopakopa during a meeting of African and American chaplains in Lusaka, Zambia, April 8, 2024. The Zambian Defence Force invited Brock, New York Army National Guard Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Timothy Miller and other American chaplains to a five-day workshop for African military chaplains in Lusaka.
National Guard

U.S., African Chaplains Train Together

U.S., African Chaplains Train Together

Veteran Resource

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Take a look behind the lens at the missions and accomplishments of the men and women who serve in the U.S. armed forces.

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