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U.S. Department of Defense

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Spotlight on NATO

NATO is a transatlantic alliance of 30 like-minded North American and European countries securing peace since 1949.

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Spotlight on NATO
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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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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III

As the 28th secretary of defense, Lloyd J. Austin III is the principal assistant to the president in all matters relating to the Department of Defense and also serves on the National Security Council.

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
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Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds an On-Camera Press Briefing

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds an On-Camera Press Briefing

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Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III

Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Welcomes the Minister for Defence of Denmark to the Pentagon

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Welcomes the Minister for Defence of Denmark to the Pentagon

From The Services

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Army

U.S., Romanian Troops Train Together

U.S., Romanian Troops Train Together
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Marine Corps

Marines, Spartan Race Partner for Trifecta Event

Marines, Spartan Race Partner for Trifecta Event
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Navy

USS Sioux City Arrives in Denmark

USS Sioux City Arrives in Denmark
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Air Force

Chief of Staff Visits Indo-Pacific Bases

Chief of Staff Visits Indo-Pacific Bases
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Space Force

Soldiers, Airmen Join Guardians for Space Flag

Soldiers, Airmen Join Guardians for Space Flag
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National Guard

Soldiers Conduct Live-Fire Air Assault Training

Soldiers Conduct Live-Fire Air Assault Training

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