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U.S. Department of Defense

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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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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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Statement from Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the Passage of a Continuing Resolution

Statement from Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the Passage of a Continuing Resolution

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Remarks to Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto During Bilat Upon Arrival to Jakarta

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Remarks to Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto During Bilat Upon Arrival to Jakarta

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Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds a Press Briefing

Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds a Press Briefing

From The Services

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Army

Army Wrestlers Eye 2024 Olympic Games

Army Wrestlers Eye 2024 Olympic Games
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Marine Corps

Marines, Sailors Recover Downed Sea Hawk

Marines, Sailors Recover Downed Sea Hawk
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Navy

Sailors Participate in Pollution Response Drill

Sailors Participate in Pollution Response Drill
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Air Force

Air Chiefs Gather to Address Indo-Pacific Security

Air Chiefs Gather to Address Indo-Pacific Security
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Space Force

Guardian Selected for White House Fellowship

Guardian Selected for White House Fellowship
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National Guard

Guard, Tribal Emergency Managers Test Joint Response

Guard, Tribal Emergency Managers Test Joint Response

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