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U.S. Department of Defense

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Spotlight

Spotlight on NATO

NATO is a transatlantic alliance of 31 like-minded North American and European countries securing peace since 1949.

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Spotlight on NATO
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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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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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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Welcomes NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to the Pentagon

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Welcomes NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to the Pentagon
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Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds a Press Briefing

Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds a Press Briefing
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General Officer Announcements

General Officer Announcements

From The Services

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Army

Northern Strike Prepares Soldiers for Cold

Northern Strike Prepares Soldiers for Cold
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Marine Corps

First Generation American Finds Purpose as Marine

First Generation American Finds Purpose as Marine
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Navy

USS Antietam Leaves Yokosuka After Nearly 11 Years

USS Antietam Leaves Yokosuka After Nearly 11 Years
Phase V, executed under the guidance of Defense Institute of Medical Operations, unfolded as a five-day exercise, challenging the team with diverse tactical and medical scenarios.
Air Force

Senegalese Forces Complete Aeromedical Evacuation Training

Senegalese Forces Complete Aeromedical Evacuation Training
Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman shakes the hand of Space Force Capt. Rolfy Caceres in front of a wall of displays.
Space Force

Space Force Leaders Take on Air University

Space Force Leaders Take on Air University
Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers with Company A, 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment, approach the High Risk Entry Facility Jan. 17 at Volk Field, Wis., during urban warfare training.
National Guard

Wisconsin Guard Fights Elements During Training

Wisconsin Guard Fights Elements During Training

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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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