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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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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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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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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Phone Call With Kuwaiti Minister of Defense Sheikh Fahad Youssef Al-Sabah

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Phone Call With Kuwaiti Minister of Defense Sheikh Fahad Youssef Al-Sabah

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Readout of U.S.-Oman Joint Military Commission

Readout of U.S.-Oman Joint Military Commission

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Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks' Statement on the Commission on Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution Reform Final Report

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks' Statement on the Commission on Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution Reform Final Report

From The Services

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Army

Staff Gets Break Room at Child Center

Staff Gets Break Room at Child Center
Marines train under an orangish sky.
Marine Corps

Distributed Maneuver Exercise Enhances Readiness

Distributed Maneuver Exercise Enhances Readiness
U.S. and Norwegian sailors hike a snowy mountain.
Navy

Sailors Complete Cold Weather Course

Sailors Complete Cold Weather Course
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Air Force

Special-Order Uniforms Provide Accommodations

Special-Order Uniforms Provide Accommodations
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Space Force

Guardians Receive Revised Dress, Personal Appearance Instruction

Guardians Receive Revised Dress, Personal Appearance Instruction
Two service members complete projects at a park.
National Guard

Michigan Guard to Help Improve State Parks

Michigan Guard to Help Improve State Parks

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