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U.S. Department of Defense

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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, 2022.

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Support for Ukraine
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Spotlight

Science and Technology

The Defense Department serves as an innovative leader in developing technology to protect all Americans – on and off the battlefield.

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Science and Technology
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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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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With U.K. Secretary of State for Defense John Healey

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With U.K. Secretary of State for Defense John Healey

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Technology Readiness Experimentation Media Day, Aug. 27, 2024, Camp Atterbury, Indiana

Technology Readiness Experimentation Media Day, Aug. 27, 2024, Camp Atterbury, Indiana

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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov

From The Services

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Army

Officer Overcomes Injury, Leads Rugby Team to Gold

Officer Overcomes Injury, Leads Rugby Team to Gold
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Marine Corps

Navy Secretary Addresses Future at Symposium

Navy Secretary Addresses Future at Symposium
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Navy

5G Technology Ready for Fleetwide Deployment

5G Technology Ready for Fleetwide Deployment
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Air Force

Applications Being Accepted for Technical Training

Applications Being Accepted for Technical Training
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Space Force

Service Leaders Emphasize Development at Conference

Service Leaders Emphasize Development at Conference
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National Guard

N.Y., Alabama Soldiers Are Army Guard's Best Warriors

N.Y., Alabama Soldiers Are Army Guard's Best Warriors

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