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U.S. Department of Defense

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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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Spotlight on NATO
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Taking Care of Our People

We recognize the service and sacrifice of our military and their families, and dedicate resources, services, policies and programs to support the more than 2 million uniformed service members and 2.6 million family members across the globe.

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Taking Care of Our People
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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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DoD Announces 61st Annual United States Senate Youth Program Military Mentors

DoD Announces 61st Annual United States Senate Youth Program Military Mentors
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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Phone Call With Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Phone Call With Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar
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NORAD, Northcom Commander Holds Briefing on High-Altitude Surveillance Balloon Recovery Efforts

NORAD, Northcom Commander Holds Briefing on High-Altitude Surveillance Balloon Recovery Efforts

From The Services

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Army

Battalion Ships Vehicles to Help Train Ukrainian Forces

Battalion Ships Vehicles to Help Train Ukrainian Forces
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Marine Corps

Marines, Sailors Conduct Maritime Exercise

Marines, Sailors Conduct Maritime Exercise
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Navy

Sailors Begin Exercise Snow Crab

Sailors Begin Exercise Snow Crab
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Air Force

B-1B Lancers Return to Indo-Pacific for Mission

B-1B Lancers Return to Indo-Pacific for Mission
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Space Force

Leaders Focus on Support to Domestic Violence Victims

Leaders Focus on Support to Domestic Violence Victims
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National Guard

Tennessee Guardsmen Train on Chemical Threat Response

Tennessee Guardsmen Train on Chemical Threat Response

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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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