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U.S. Department of Defense

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Spotlight on NATO

NATO is a transatlantic alliance of 30 like-minded North American and European countries securing peace since 1949.

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Spotlight on NATO
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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.

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks Welcoming NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to the Pentagon

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks Welcoming NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to the Pentagon
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Hosted NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Feb. 8 at the Pentagon

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Hosted NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Feb. 8 at the Pentagon
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Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds an On-Camera Press Briefing

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds an On-Camera Press Briefing

From The Services

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Army

Soldiers to Conduct Mission in Centcom Area

Soldiers to Conduct Mission in Centcom Area
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Marine Corps

U.S., Japanese Troops to Participate in Exercise Iron Fist

U.S., Japanese Troops to Participate in Exercise Iron Fist
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Navy

USS Roosevelt Completes Patrol

USS Roosevelt Completes Patrol
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Air Force

Recruiting Service Relaunches Website

Recruiting Service Relaunches Website
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Space Force

Leaders Focus on Support to Domestic Violence Victims

Leaders Focus on Support to Domestic Violence Victims
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National Guard

Guardsman Wins Danish Contingency March

Guardsman Wins Danish Contingency March

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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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