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U.S. Department of Defense

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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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Don't Ask, Don't Tell Resources

DOD is committed to increasing its efforts to reach LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under less than honorable conditions for homosexual conduct prior to the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell to ensure they are aware of the process to request a correction to their military record.

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Don't Ask, Don't Tell Resources
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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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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks Welcoming U.K. Secretary of State for Defense Grant Shapps to the Pentagon

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks Welcoming U.K. Secretary of State for Defense Grant Shapps to the Pentagon
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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant
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Sabrina Singh, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary, Holds a Press Briefing With Assistant Secretary Ratner, Admiral Aquilino

Sabrina Singh, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary, Holds a Press Briefing With Assistant Secretary Ratner, Admiral Aquilino

From The Services

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Army

New Blue Book to Publish in 2024

New Blue Book to Publish in 2024
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Marine Corps

New Process Improves Marines' Assignments

New Process Improves Marines' Assignments
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Navy

Navy Shares Best Cybersecurity Practices

Navy Shares Best Cybersecurity Practices
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Air Force

C-130H Hercules Avionics Go Digital

C-130H Hercules Avionics Go Digital
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Space Force

Energy Action Month Highlights Role Energy Plays in Competition

Energy Action Month Highlights Role Energy Plays in Competition
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National Guard

U.S., Thai Forces Train Together

U.S., Thai Forces Train Together

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