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U.S. Department of Defense

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Australia-U.K.-U.S. Trilateral Security Partnership

The United States, Australia and the United Kingdom laid out an ambitious vision that will strengthen combined military capabilities, boost defense industrial capacity, enhance ability to deter aggression and promote the shared goal of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Australia-U.K.-U.S. Trilateral Security Partnership
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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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National POW/MIA Recognition Day

The Defense Department remembers and honors those Americans who were prisoners of war and those who served and never returned home.

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National POW/MIA Recognition Day
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Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks' Remarks at the Pentagon POW/MIA Observance Ceremony

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks' Remarks at the Pentagon POW/MIA Observance Ceremony
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Navy to Commission Future Littoral Combat Ship Marinette

Navy to Commission Future Littoral Combat Ship Marinette
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Joint Press Release: Extended Deterrence Strategy and Consultation Group

Joint Press Release: Extended Deterrence Strategy and Consultation Group

From The Services

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Army

Infrastructure Database Key to Facility Investment Planning

Infrastructure Database Key to Facility Investment Planning
U.S. Marines assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, maneuver through a field to board MV-22B Ospreys attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, following a long range raid during Realistic Urban Training exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Aug. 24, 2023. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment.
Marine Corps

Marines Complete Realistic Urban Training

Marines Complete Realistic Urban Training
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Navy

U.S., Danish Forces Train on Missile Launcher

U.S., Danish Forces Train on Missile Launcher
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. and Mrs. Sharene Brown take part in a panel discussion about the Senior Leader Perspective at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept 13, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)
Air Force

Leaders, Spouses Reflect on Changes for Families

Leaders, Spouses Reflect on Changes for Families
U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. James Seballes, Senior Enlisted Leader of Space Training and Readiness Command, addresses attendees during a panel discussion at the Air & Space Forces Association’s 2023 Air, Space & Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 12, 2023. Seballes joined U.S. Space Force Maj. Gen. Steven Whitney, Director of Staff, Headquarters, U.S. Space Force, and Katharine Kelley, Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Human Capital, on the “Amplifying the Guardian Spirit” panel. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Charles Rivezzo)
Space Force

Warfighting Mindset Essential for Guardians

Warfighting Mindset Essential for Guardians
Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Civil Engineer Squadron utilize defensive fighting positions during a training exercise in Shepherdsville, Ky., June 2, 2023. The purpose of the training was to promote multi-capable Airmen by training them on skills outside of their primary jobs. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Horton)
National Guard

Training Fosters Well-Rounded Airmen

Training Fosters Well-Rounded Airmen

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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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