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U.S. Department of Defense

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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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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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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Holds an On-Camera, On-the-Record Press Briefing in Laos

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Holds an On-Camera, On-the-Record Press Briefing in Laos

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Flag Officer Announcements

Flag Officer Announcements

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Ukraine Fact Sheet - Nov. 20, 2024

Ukraine Fact Sheet - Nov. 20, 2024

From The Services

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Army

Soldiers to Deploy to Middle East

Soldiers to Deploy to Middle East
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Marine Corps

Marines Participate in Postal Field Exercise

Marines Participate in Postal Field Exercise
USS Nantucket (LCS 27) arrives in Boston.
Navy

Future USS Nantucket Visits Namesake Communities

Future USS Nantucket Visits Namesake Communities
Service members and government officials celebrate their collaboration and the initial operational capability of Global Hydro-Intelligence.
Air Force

Air Force, NASA Tackle Water-Related Risks

Air Force, NASA Tackle Water-Related Risks
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Space Force

Space Force Announces Promotions

Space Force Announces Promotions
U.S. Ambassador Vernell Trim FitzPatrick poses for a photo with West Virginia National Guard and state government representatives at the U.S. Embassy in Libreville, Gabon, Nov. 18, 2024. The U.S. Embassy briefed the group during an inaugural key leader engagement in the State Partnership Program relationship between West Virginia and the Gabonese Republic.
National Guard

West Virginia Guard Partners With Gabon

West Virginia Guard Partners With Gabon

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