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U.S. Department of Defense

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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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Spotlight

Focus on Indo-Pacific

The Defense Department is committed to working with allies, partners and like-minded nations in the Indo-Pacific and to upholding a free and open region founded on respect for international rules, laws and norms.

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Focus on Indo-Pacific
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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 Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and Southeast Asia Lindsey Ford Concludes Visit to Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines

Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and Southeast Asia Lindsey Ford Concludes Visit to Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines

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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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Senior Defense Official Holds a Background Briefing on the Situation in Israel and Gaza

Senior Defense Official Holds a Background Briefing on the Situation in Israel and Gaza

From The Services

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Army

Premobilization Training Sharpens Skills

Premobilization Training Sharpens Skills
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Marine Corps

Cobra Gold Emphasizes Readiness

Cobra Gold Emphasizes Readiness
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Navy

Exercise Tiger Triumph Kicks Off

Exercise Tiger Triumph Kicks Off
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Air Force

Contest Opens for 2D, 3D Artists

Contest Opens for 2D, 3D Artists
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Space Force

Survey Seeks Input on Information Sharing

Survey Seeks Input on Information Sharing
The National Guard Biathlon team poses for a photo after the final race during the International Biathlon Union World Cup at Soldier Hollow in Utah March 10, 2024. The Soldier-athletes all qualified for Sunday's pursuit races.
National Guard

Guardsmen Compete in International Biathlon Event

Guardsmen Compete in International Biathlon Event

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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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