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U.S. Department of Defense

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Spotlight

Spotlight on NATO

NATO is a transatlantic alliance of 32 like-minded North American and European countries securing peace since 1949.

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Spotlight on NATO
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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

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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News

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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant
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Postponement of Exercise Noble Partner Announcement

Postponement of Exercise Noble Partner Announcement
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Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Medal of Honor Hall of Heroes Induction

Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Medal of Honor Hall of Heroes Induction

From The Services

Soldiers work on computers.
Army

Soldiers Put Cyber Skills to the Test

Soldiers Put Cyber Skills to the Test
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Marine Corps

Newest Recruits Become U.S. Citizens, Marines

Newest Recruits Become U.S. Citizens, Marines
A sailor holding a signal line gun takes aim on a ship takes aim at another ship in the ocean while a second sailor assists from behind.
Navy

RIMPAC Ships Set to Receive Fresh Supplies

RIMPAC Ships Set to Receive Fresh Supplies
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Air Force

Aircraft Tanker Circumvents the Globe

Aircraft Tanker Circumvents the Globe
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Space Force

Leaders Highlight Military Women's Challenges, Opportunities

Leaders Highlight Military Women's Challenges, Opportunities
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National Guard

Guardsmen Help Small Town Recover From Flooding

Guardsmen Help Small Town Recover From Flooding

Veteran Resource

Interactive Experiences

Multimedia

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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