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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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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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Spotlight

Australia-U.K.-U.S. Security Partnership

The United States, Australia and the United Kingdom laid out an ambitious vision that will strengthen combined military capabilities, boost defense industrial capacity, enhance ability to deter aggression and promote the shared goal of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Australia-U.K.-U.S. Security Partnership
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Readout of Acting Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Amanda Dory Meeting With North Macedonian Defense Minister Vlado Misajlovski

Readout of Acting Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Amanda Dory Meeting With North Macedonian Defense Minister Vlado Misajlovski
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DOD Breaks Ground on Project Pele: A Mobile Nuclear Reactor for Energy Resiliency

DOD Breaks Ground on Project Pele: A Mobile Nuclear Reactor for Energy Resiliency
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Readout of International Contact Group Meeting on Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response

Readout of International Contact Group Meeting on Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response

From The Services

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Army

Soldiers Train With Civilian Bomb Squads

Soldiers Train With Civilian Bomb Squads
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Marine Corps

Marines Execute Marksmanship Assessment Package

Marines Execute Marksmanship Assessment Package
USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) is decommissioned at Naval Station Norfolk.
Navy

USS Leyte Gulf Decommissions

USS Leyte Gulf Decommissions
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Air Force

Airmen Save Kayaker's Life

Airmen Save Kayaker's Life
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Space Force

Leaders Reaffirm Modernization Focus

Leaders Reaffirm Modernization Focus
U.S. Army Capt. Joe Kaufman, 2nd Battalion, 162nd Infantry Regiment, Oregon Army National Guard, communicates radio commands during training at Fort Cavazos, Texas, Sept. 14, 2024. The Soldiers are preparing to support NATO-led Kosovo Forces, also known as KFOR, in a peacekeeping mission.
National Guard

Guardsmen Prep for NATO-led Mission

Guardsmen Prep for NATO-led Mission

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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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