An official website of the United States Government 
Here's how you know

Official websites use .gov

A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock ( lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

U.S. Department of Defense

A yellow and blue graphic with the NATO insignia and the words: Celebrating 75 years of NATO
Spotlight

Spotlight on NATO

NATO is a transatlantic alliance of 32 like-minded North American and European countries securing peace since 1949.

Read More
Spotlight on NATO
Future soldiers hold up their right hands while standing in formation.
Spotlight

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.

Read More
Value of Service
Four service members push cargo up a ramp.
Spotlight

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, 2022.

Read More
Support for Ukraine
This is a simulated response.

News

Press Products
Transcript |

Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press Briefing

Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press Briefing
Advisory |

On-Camera Press Briefing

On-Camera Press Briefing
Transcript |

Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press Briefing

Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press Briefing

From The Services

A soldier poses for a photo.
Army

Surgeons Support Chad Doctors With Explosion Triage

Surgeons Support Chad Doctors With Explosion Triage
A group of Marines holding weapons kneel in a desert location in limited light as stars are seen in the sky. A vehicle sits on the right and a small tower is behind them.
Marine Corps

Marines Issue Annual Report on Force Design

Marines Issue Annual Report on Force Design
Several service members in a confined space simulate providing medical care on a mock casualty.
Navy

Coalition Forces Conduct Casualty Drill During BALTOPS

Coalition Forces Conduct Casualty Drill During BALTOPS
Airmen and soldiers load a military vehicle into an aircraft.
Air Force

Reservists Support Exercise Ivy Mass 2024

Reservists Support Exercise Ivy Mass 2024
Three guardians looks at a large monitor.
Space Force

Squadron Takes Warfighter Readiness to Next Level

Squadron Takes Warfighter Readiness to Next Level
Two service members smile as the greet another person saluting.
National Guard

Guard Provides Free Medical Care to Virgin Islands

Guard Provides Free Medical Care to Virgin Islands

Veteran Resource

Interactive Experiences

Multimedia

Take a look behind the lens at the missions and accomplishments of the men and women who serve in the U.S. armed forces.

Photos Videos All Multimedia