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U.S. Department of Defense

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Spotlight

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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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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Spotlight

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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Readout of the 11th Caribbean-United States Security Cooperation Dialogue

Readout of the 11th Caribbean-United States Security Cooperation Dialogue

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DOD Announces Release of 2023 Strategy for Operations in the Information Environment

DOD Announces Release of 2023 Strategy for Operations in the Information Environment

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2023 Department of Defense Strategy for Operations in the Information Environment

2023 Department of Defense Strategy for Operations in the Information Environment

From The Services

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Army

Fort Cavazos Celebrates 18 Years as Tree City USA Community

Fort Cavazos Celebrates 18 Years as Tree City USA Community
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Marine Corps

Marines Participate in Warrior Care Week

Marines Participate in Warrior Care Week
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Navy

USS Thad Cochran Marks Start of Fabrication

USS Thad Cochran Marks Start of Fabrication
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Air Force

Airmen Conclude Participation in Exercise Atlantic Trident

Airmen Conclude Participation in Exercise Atlantic Trident
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Space Force

Guardian Selected for White House Fellowship

Guardian Selected for White House Fellowship
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National Guard

Louisiana Guardsman a Proud Native American

Louisiana Guardsman a Proud Native American

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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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