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U.S. Department of Defense

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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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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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News

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Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Coalition Strikes in Houthi-Controlled Areas of Yemen

Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Coalition Strikes in Houthi-Controlled Areas of Yemen
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Readout of Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks' Meeting With Bulgarian Minister of Defense Todor Tagarev

Readout of Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks' Meeting With Bulgarian Minister of Defense Todor Tagarev
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Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy Laura D. Taylor-Kale and Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy Halimah Najieb-Locke Hold an Off-Camera Press Briefing on the National Defense Industrial Strategy

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy Laura D. Taylor-Kale and Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy Halimah Najieb-Locke Hold an Off-Camera Press Briefing on the National Defense Industrial Strategy

From The Services

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Army

Army Increases Readiness for Radiological Detection

Army Increases Readiness for Radiological Detection
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Marine Corps

Marines, Sailors Launch Exercise Odyssey Encore

Marines, Sailors Launch Exercise Odyssey Encore
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Navy

Nuclear Propulsion Program Gets New Leader

Nuclear Propulsion Program Gets New Leader
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Air Force

U.S., Turkish Airmen Conduct Landmark Training

U.S., Turkish Airmen Conduct Landmark Training
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Space Force

Space Force Announces 2023 Polaris Awards

Space Force Announces 2023 Polaris Awards
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National Guard

Guardsmen to Document Central Command Ops

Guardsmen to Document Central Command Ops

Veteran Resource

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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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