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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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China Military Power Report

In November 2022, the Department of Defense released its annual report on the Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China, known as the China Military Power Report.

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China Military Power Report
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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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Readout of the Global Coalition to Defeat-ISIS Coalition Political Military Consultation

Readout of the Global Coalition to Defeat-ISIS Coalition Political Military Consultation

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Dean of University of Maine School of Law to Christen Future U.S. Navy Ship Augusta

Dean of University of Maine School of Law to Christen Future U.S. Navy Ship Augusta

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DoD Solicits Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity

DoD Solicits Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity

From The Services

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Army

U.S., Germany Fine-Tune Soldier Skills in Alaska Cold

U.S., Germany Fine-Tune Soldier Skills in Alaska Cold
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Marine Corps

U.S., Brazilian Forces Convene for Annual Forum

U.S., Brazilian Forces Convene for Annual Forum
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Navy

U.S., Bangladesh Foster Friendship in Annual Review

U.S., Bangladesh Foster Friendship in Annual Review
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Air Force

Santa's Indo-Pacific Helpers Unite for Operation Christmas Drop

Santa's Indo-Pacific Helpers Unite for Operation Christmas Drop
Sailors aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27) use a line load attenuating mechanism assembly to pull the NASA Artemis I Orion spacecraft into the well deck, Dec. 11, 2022.
Space Force

Recent NASA Mission Highlights DOD Relationship

Recent NASA Mission Highlights DOD Relationship
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National Guard

Wisconsin, Papua New Guinea Form Partnership

Wisconsin, Papua New Guinea Form Partnership

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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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