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U.S. Department of Defense

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Spotlight

Focus on Indo-Pacific

The Defense Department is committed to working with allies, partners and like-minded nations in the Indo-Pacific and to upholding a free and open region founded on respect for international rules, laws and norms.

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Focus on Indo-Pacific
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Spotlight

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

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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Support for Ukraine
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News

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Japanese Minister of Defense Yasukazu Hamada to Hold Press Conference

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Japanese Minister of Defense Yasukazu Hamada to Hold Press Conference
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Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine

Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine
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Ukraine Fact Sheet – May 31, 2023

Ukraine Fact Sheet – May 31, 2023

From The Services

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Army

Soldier Wins Competition on Food Network

Soldier Wins Competition on Food Network
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Marine Corps

Marines Participate in Exercise Judicious Activation

Marines Participate in Exercise Judicious Activation
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Navy

Exercise Formidable Shield Concludes

Exercise Formidable Shield Concludes
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Air Force

RQ-4 Global Hawks Arrive at Yokota Air Base

RQ-4 Global Hawks Arrive at Yokota Air Base
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Space Force

Leader Visits Germany, U.K.

Leader Visits Germany, U.K.
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National Guard

Iowa Guardsmen Train in Higher Elevation

Iowa Guardsmen Train in Higher Elevation

Veteran Resource

Interactive Experiences

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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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