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U.S. Department of Defense

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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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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

Bringing Our Fallen Home

When a U.S. service member dies overseas, the utmost care goes into making sure they are brought home with dignity, that their families are taken care of and the circumstances of their death are investigated.

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Bringing Our Fallen Home
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Readout of Acting Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Sasha Baker's Meeting With United Kingdom Ministry of Defense Director General Security Policy Paul Wyatt

Readout of Acting Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Sasha Baker's Meeting With United Kingdom Ministry of Defense Director General Security Policy Paul Wyatt

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DOD to Accelerate Investments in Defense Industrial Base With New Other Transaction Agreement Vehicle

DOD to Accelerate Investments in Defense Industrial Base With New Other Transaction Agreement Vehicle

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On-Camera Press Briefing

On-Camera Press Briefing

From The Services

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Army

U.S., Thai Troops Train Together

U.S., Thai Troops Train Together
A U.S. Marine with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides security for the simulated surface raid bivouac site during Amphibious Squadron, MEU Integration on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 12, 2023. PMINT is the 24th MEU’s first opportunity in the pre-deployment training cycle to fully integrate with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group. During PMINT, the Marines and Sailors are tested across required operational capabilities and projected operating environments through a variety of simulated and live events.
Marine Corps

Realistic Urban Training Sharpens Skills

Realistic Urban Training Sharpens Skills
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Navy

Leader Visits Indo-Pacific

Leader Visits Indo-Pacific
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Air Force

Pilot Earns Most Meritorious Flight Award

Pilot Earns Most Meritorious Flight Award
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Space Force

Space Force Announces 2023 Polaris Awards

Space Force Announces 2023 Polaris Awards
Airmen of the 102nd Civil Engineer Squadron hosted and participated in a Tactical Combat Casualty Care exercise to prepare Airmen for deployment and ensure unit readiness on Otis Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts, Jan. 7, 2023.
National Guard

Airmen Conduct Casualty Care Exercise

Airmen Conduct Casualty Care Exercise

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