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U.S. Department of Defense

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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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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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Spotlight

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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News

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant
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Readout of Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks' Meeting With U.K. Secretary of State for Defense Grant Shapps

Readout of Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks' Meeting With U.K. Secretary of State for Defense Grant Shapps
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Secretary of Defense, United Kingdom and Australian Counterparts to Host Joint Press Briefing

Secretary of Defense, United Kingdom and Australian Counterparts to Host Joint Press Briefing

From The Services

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Army

Training Bolsters Defense Posture

Training Bolsters Defense Posture
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Marine Corps

Recruit Writes Letter to Family

Recruit Writes Letter to Family
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Navy

U.S., British Forces Train Together

U.S., British Forces Train Together
E9 Promo
Air Force

506 Airmen Receive Promotions

506 Airmen Receive Promotions
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Space Force

Guardian Selected for White House Fellowship

Guardian Selected for White House Fellowship
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National Guard

Exercise Sharpens Expeditionary Skills

Exercise Sharpens Expeditionary Skills

Veteran Resource

Interactive Experiences

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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