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U.S. Department of Defense

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DOD Support for U.S. Response to Wildfires in Hawaii

The Department of Defense is supporting the FEMA-led response to the wildfires in Hawaii. Alongside other interagency partners – including the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Forest Service, and the Small Business Administration – and state and local partners, the Department is facilitating the movement of resources and personnel to support ongoing response efforts.

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DOD Support for U.S. Response to Wildfires in Hawaii
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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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Support for Ukraine
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Value of Service

The U.S. military, the world's finest fighting force, is made up entirely of volunteers, reinforcing the American ideal of personal freedom while offering those with the desire and ability to serve opportunity, community and purpose.

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Value of Service
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Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Marking Two Years Since the Attack at Abbey Gate

Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Marking Two Years Since the Attack at Abbey Gate
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DOD Announced Changes to the Special Leave Accrual Policy for Service Members

DOD Announced Changes to the Special Leave Accrual Policy for Service Members
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Deputy Dual Status Commander, JTF 5-0, Army Col. David Fielder Holds Off-Camera, On-the-Record Press Engagement via Zoom from Hawaii

Deputy Dual Status Commander, JTF 5-0, Army Col. David Fielder Holds Off-Camera, On-the-Record Press Engagement via Zoom from Hawaii

From The Services

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Army

Program Provides Voting Assistance

Program Provides Voting Assistance
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Marine Corps

Marines Take on Large Scale Exercise

Marines Take on Large Scale Exercise
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Navy

2nd Fleet Celebrates 5th Anniversary

2nd Fleet Celebrates 5th Anniversary
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Air Force

Airmen, Allies Support Pacific Airlift Rally 23

Airmen, Allies Support Pacific Airlift Rally 23
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Space Force

Space Ops Chief Visits Texas Air Guardsmen

Space Ops Chief Visits Texas Air Guardsmen
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National Guard

Guardsman Receives Honor for Water Rescue

Guardsman Receives Honor for Water Rescue

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