U.S. Department of Defense

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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, America's final resting place for those whose remains have not been found or identified, inspires reflection on service, valor, sacrifice and mourning.

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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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National Veterans and Military Families Month

November is National Veterans and Military Families Month. The Defense Department recognizes the service and sacrifice of our military families, and dedicates 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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National Veterans and Military Families Month
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III

As the 28th secretary of defense, Lloyd J. Austin III is the principal assistant to the president in all matters relating to the Department of Defense and also serves on the National Security Council.

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
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News

News | Partnerships

Austin: U.S. Will Work With Ukraine, Allies to Counter Russian Aggression

Austin: U.S. Will Work With Ukraine, Allies to Counter Russian Aggression
News | Reform

Defense Innovation Unit Publishes 'Responsible AI Guidelines'

Defense Innovation Unit Publishes 'Responsible AI Guidelines'
Spotlight | Humanitarian Aid

Helping Hands

Helping Hands
News | Defense News

Austin Calls Russian Behavior 'Troubling,' Aims to Assure Middle East Allies of U.S. Commitment

Austin Calls Russian Behavior 'Troubling,' Aims to Assure Middle East Allies of U.S. Commitment
Spotlight | Observances

National Native American Heritage Month

National Native American Heritage Month

Press Products


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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Malaysian Minister of Defense Hishammuddin Hussein

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Malaysian Minister of Defense Hishammuddin Hussein

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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Indonesian Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Indonesian Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto

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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Kenya Cabinet Secretary of Defense Eugene Wamalwa

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Kenya Cabinet Secretary of Defense Eugene Wamalwa

From The Services

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Army

The Kiddy Car Project Returns Home

The Kiddy Car Project Returns Home
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Marine Corps

Marine Searches for Ways to Improve

Marine Searches for Ways to Improve
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Navy

USS Shiloh Returns to Japan After Deployment

USS Shiloh Returns to Japan After Deployment
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Air Force

Airmen Participate in Agile Combat Employment Exercise

Airmen Participate in Agile Combat Employment Exercise
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Space Force

Georgia Tech, Space Force Partner to Advance STEM

Georgia Tech, Space Force Partner to Advance STEM
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National Guard

Tennessee Guard Prepares to Deploy

Tennessee Guard Prepares to Deploy

Multimedia

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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