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U.S. Department of Defense

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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.

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Value of Service
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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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Spotlight

Spotlight on NATO

NATO is a transatlantic alliance of 31 like-minded North American and European countries securing peace since 1949.

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Spotlight on NATO
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News

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Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks Visits Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks Visits Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
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Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl Holds a Press Briefing

Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl Holds a Press Briefing
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U.S. Completes Chemical Weapons Stockpile Destruction Operations

U.S. Completes Chemical Weapons Stockpile Destruction Operations

From The Services

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Army

From Music Café to the Main Stage

From Music Café to the Main Stage
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Marine Corps

Marines Strengthen Interoperability During Training

Marines Strengthen Interoperability During Training
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Navy

U.S., Allied Forces Participate in Pacific Vanguard

U.S., Allied Forces Participate in Pacific Vanguard
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Air Force

Airmen Conclude Exercise in Indonesia

Airmen Conclude Exercise in Indonesia
Space Base Delta 1 leaders pose for a photo after being recognized for winning the 2023 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado on June 28, 2023. The presidential award recognizes the outstanding and innovative efforts of the people who operate and maintain U.S. military installations. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Cody Friend)
Space Force

Base Receives Award for Installation Excellence

Base Receives Award for Installation Excellence
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National Guard

Washington Guard, Thai Leaders Plan Exercise

Washington Guard, Thai Leaders Plan Exercise

Veteran Resource

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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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