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U.S. Department of Defense

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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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FY 2025 Defense Budget

The president’s fiscal year 2025 budget request bolsters our ability to defend the nation and deter aggression against America or our allies and partners, and forges a more modern defense ecosystem built for 21st century security challenges.

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FY 2025 Defense Budget
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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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Remarks by Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks 'Why America Needs the Defense Industrial Base' 2024 National Security Innovation Base Summit (As Delivered)

Remarks by Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks 'Why America Needs the Defense Industrial Base' 2024 National Security Innovation Base Summit (As Delivered)

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Hold an On-Camera Post-Ukraine Defense Contact Group Meeting Press Conference, Ramstein Air Base, Germany

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Hold an On-Camera Post-Ukraine Defense Contact Group Meeting Press Conference, Ramstein Air Base, Germany

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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Italian Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Italian Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto

From The Services

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Army

Arctic Shock Enhances Interoperability

Arctic Shock Enhances Interoperability
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Marine Corps

Recruits Test Navigation Skills

Recruits Test Navigation Skills
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Navy

U.S., South Korean Forces Train Together

U.S., South Korean Forces Train Together
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Air Force

Exercise Southern Strike Concludes

Exercise Southern Strike Concludes
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Space Force

Forum Connects Guardians to Leaders

Forum Connects Guardians to Leaders
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National Guard

Guard Units Compete in Shooting Match

Guard Units Compete in Shooting Match

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