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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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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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Value of Service
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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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80 Years of Broadcasting Excellence!

80 Years of Broadcasting Excellence!
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Readout of Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl's Meeting With Israeli Ministry of Defense Political-Military Bureau Director Dror Shalom

Readout of Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl's Meeting With Israeli Ministry of Defense Political-Military Bureau Director Dror Shalom
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Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the 50th Anniversary of America's All-Volunteer Force

Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the 50th Anniversary of America's All-Volunteer Force

From The Services

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Army

Soldier Reflects on Life of Service

Soldier Reflects on Life of Service
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Marine Corps

Marines Are on Target in Guam

Marines Are on Target in Guam
Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) conducted its Handover Turnover (HOTO) ceremony on Friday, June 30th, 2023, in Naval Station Taranto, Italy
Navy

Navy Hands Over Command of NATO Maritime Group

Navy Hands Over Command of NATO Maritime Group
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Air Force

Airmen Strengthen Medical Partnerships

Airmen Strengthen Medical Partnerships
Space Base Delta 1 leaders pose for a photo after being recognized for winning the 2023 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado on June 28, 2023. The presidential award recognizes the outstanding and innovative efforts of the people who operate and maintain U.S. military installations. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Cody Friend)
Space Force

Base Receives Award for Installation Excellence

Base Receives Award for Installation Excellence
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Michael and Ashyln Hartman, 173rd Maintenance Group, pose for a photo with their daughters June 23, 2023. Eleven-year-old Kaeylnn, left, designed the artwork on the nose of an F-15C at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls Falls, Oregon, in a Month of the Military Child contest.
National Guard

Military Child's Art Decorates F-15

Military Child's Art Decorates F-15

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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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