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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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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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Value of Service

The U.S. military, the world's finest fighting force, is made up entirely of volunteers, reinforcing the American ideal of personal freedom while offering those with the desire and ability to serve opportunity, community and purpose.

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Australia-U.S. Joint Press Conference Following the Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN)

Australia-U.S. Joint Press Conference Following the Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN)

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Joint Statement on Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) 2023

Joint Statement on Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) 2023

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Opening Remarks at the Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN)

Opening Remarks at the Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN)

From The Services

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Army

Medical Corps Provides Care for 248 Years

Medical Corps Provides Care for 248 Years
A BQM-177 is launched from the Marine Corps’ Medium Range Intercept Capability system during Live Fire 2 as part of a quad-launch event at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, in September 2022. A project of Program Executive Officer Land Systems, MRIC provides the warfighter with a state-of-the-art missile system that detects, tracks, identifies, and defeats enemy cruise missiles and other manned and unmanned aerial threats.
Marine Corps

Marines Adjust to Evolving Security Environment

Marines Adjust to Evolving Security Environment
230711-N-LK647-1727 ADRIATIC SEA (July 11, 2023) The Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) breaks formation following a photo exercise, July 11, 2023. Normandy is part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. GRFCSG is currently participating in Neptune Strike, a multiyear effort focused on harmonizing U.S. and NATO planning teams to transfer command and control of Allied naval and amphibious forces to STRIKFORNATO, in order to provide assurance, deterrence, and collective defense for the Alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malachi Lakey)
Navy

U.S., Croatia Strengthen Ties With Visit

U.S., Croatia Strengthen Ties With Visit
Tuskegee Airmen and attendees listen to a speaker during the Tuskegee Airmen PT-17 Stearman Aircraft Exchange ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 26, 2023. The ceremony featured a restored PT-17 Stearman that was used as a trainer for the Tuskegee Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrone Thomas)
Air Force

Tuskegee Airmen Mark Desegregation Anniversary

Tuskegee Airmen Mark Desegregation Anniversary
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Space Force

Space Force Leaders Highlight Child Care Resources

Space Force Leaders Highlight Child Care Resources
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National Guard

Citizen-Soldier Serves as Combat Medic, Firefighter

Citizen-Soldier Serves as Combat Medic, Firefighter

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