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Austin Works With Allies, Partners to Deter Russian Malign Activities

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is visiting the front-line states of Georgia, Ukraine and Romania before traveling to Belgium for the NATO Defense Ministerial Meeting in Brussels.

Satellite imagery of parts of North and South American and Central America. — Spotlight |
Tackling the Climate Crisis

The planet's changing climate has a significant effect on Defense Department missions, plans and installations. DOD is elevating climate change as a national security priority, integrating climate considerations into policies, strategies and partner engagements.
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The flags of NATO members blow in the wind. — Spotlight |
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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Defense Secretary Austin smiles and shakes hands with a U.S. Military Academy cadet on a podium. — Spotlight |
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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U.S., Ukraine Aim to Implement Strategic Defense Framework

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Ukrainian leaders in the capital city of Kyiv to reinforce ties between the nations and look for ways to implement the Strategic Defense Framework — a roadmap for both countries to follow to strengthen security and defense cooperation.

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Van Ovost: 'No Other Military or Transportation Enterprise Could Have Executed' Afghanistan Evacuation

The noncombatant evacuation operation in Afghanistan in August highlighted the compassion of the military and U.S. partners around the world, the commander of U.S. Transportation Command said.

Feature | Know Your Military
Sports Heroes Who Served: Supporting Roles

Five people who played important roles in the sports world – as journalists, team managers and commentators –are recognized for their military service during World War II and the Vietnam War.

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Climate Change in East Asia and the Pacific Impacts DOD

The Defense Department is collaborating with allies and partners in the Pacific to prepare for a combined response capability for climate-related emergencies, a defense official said.

Spotlight | Know Your Military
Arts & Entertainment

From aerobatic pilots to xylophone musicians, artists and entertainers of all types thrive in DOD, both as hobbyists and military professionals. And through traditions like USO shows, service members also have unique opportunities to enjoy the arts as spectators and fans.

Press Products

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Remarks at Ukraine Ministry of Defense Post-Bilat Joint Press Event

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Visit to Ukraine

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Force Health Protection Guidance (Supplement 23) Revision 1, Department of Defense Guidance for Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination Attestation, Screening Testing, and Vaccination Verification

From The Services

Two men speak on a street. — Army
Engineering Technician Focuses on Helping People

A Marine holds up a pin that represents the Marine Corps. — Marine Corps
Recruiting Command Celebrates Mission Success

Sailor stand in a line. — Navy
USS Ronald Reagan Returns to Yokosuka After Deployment

An illustrated chart compares two robot types. — Air Force
Civil Engineer Center Invests in Robot Technology

A graphic with information about the Warp Core program. — Space Force
Software Programs Assist in Humanitarian Missions

A graphic of the flag of Cabo Verde. — National Guard
New Hampshire Guard Partners With Cabo Verde

Interactive Experiences

These Heroes Are Not Forgotten

Thousands of American service personnel are missing from previous conflicts and the Defense POW/MIA Agency remains relentless in its mission to provide the fullest possible accounting to their families and the nation, until they’re home.

Subterranean Challenge

Robotics teams compete in the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's Subterranean Challenge which seeks novel approaches to help revolutionize how we operate underground.

Journey to the Top

Follow along as an elite mountaineering team set out to climb Alaska’s Denali to highlight that connecting with the outdoors improves resiliency in service members.

These Heroes Are Not Forgotten

journey to the Top

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