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U.S. Department of Defense

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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.

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Support for Ukraine
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Spotlight

Focus on Indo-Pacific

The Defense Department is committed to working with allies, partners and like-minded nations in the Indo-Pacific and to upholding a free and open region founded on respect for international rules, laws and norms.

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Focus on Indo-Pacific
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Spotlight

2023 China Military Power Report

The 2023 "Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China" report provides a baseline assessment of the Defense Department's top pacing challenge and charts the maturation of the People's Liberation Army.

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2023 China Military Power Report
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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant
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DOD Identifies Army Casualty

DOD Identifies Army Casualty
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Biden Administration Announces New Security Assistance for Ukraine

Biden Administration Announces New Security Assistance for Ukraine

From The Services

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Army

Podcasts for Soldiers: 9 You Should Know

Podcasts for Soldiers: 9 You Should Know
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Marine Corps

General Praises Honorary Marine's 'Tenacious Fight'

General Praises Honorary Marine's 'Tenacious Fight'
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Navy

Dewey Conducts Freedom of Navigation Op

Dewey Conducts Freedom of Navigation Op
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Air Force

Exercise Tests Ground Defense Operations

Exercise Tests Ground Defense Operations
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Space Force

Junior Officer Reenlists Top Enlisted Guardian

Junior Officer Reenlists Top Enlisted Guardian
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National Guard

Michigan Airmen Train to Survive in Hostile Environments

Michigan Airmen Train to Survive in Hostile Environments

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