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U.S. Department of Defense

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DOD Support for U.S. Response to Wildfires in Hawaii

The Department of Defense is supporting the FEMA-led response to the wildfires in Hawaii. Alongside other interagency partners – including the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Forest Service, and the Small Business Administration – and state and local partners, the Department is facilitating the movement of resources and personnel to support ongoing response efforts.

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DOD Support for U.S. Response to Wildfires in Hawaii
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Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricane season is from June to November, but preparation, response and recovery are ongoing throughout the year. DOD stands ready with troops, equipment and other capabilities to assist local and federal authorities prepare and provide humanitarian and disaster response support.

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Hurricane Preparedness
Two service members pull straps around the tail boom of a helicopter as it is loaded tail-first into the cargo hold of an aircraft.
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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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INDUS-X Senior Advisory Group Holds Kick-Off Meeting

INDUS-X Senior Advisory Group Holds Kick-Off Meeting
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2023 NFL Season, College Football and More on AFN

2023 NFL Season, College Football and More on AFN
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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu

From The Services

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Army

Guardsmen Fight Louisiana Wildfires

Guardsmen Fight Louisiana Wildfires
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Marine Corps

Marines, Sailors Celebrate Diversity

Marines, Sailors Celebrate Diversity
USS Jack H. Lucas to Commission in Tampa, Florida
Navy

USS Jack H. Lucas to Commission in Florida

USS Jack H. Lucas to Commission in Florida
Airmen use mobile devices.
Air Force

Mobile App Enhances Medical Care

Mobile App Enhances Medical Care
U.S. Navy Capt. Michael Hritz (left) shakes hands with then Lt. Col. Dorian C. Hatcher (right) during Hatcher's transfer ceremony to U.S. Space Force at the U.S. Army War College on Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, April 27, 2023.
Space Force

Soldier Tackles New Challenges in Space Force

Soldier Tackles New Challenges in Space Force
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National Guard

Guardsmen Test Skills in South African Competition

Guardsmen Test Skills in South African Competition

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