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U.S. Department of Defense

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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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Don't Ask, Don't Tell Resources

DOD is committed to increasing its efforts to reach LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under less than honorable conditions for homosexual conduct prior to the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell to ensure they are aware of the process to request a correction to their military record.

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Don't Ask, Don't Tell Resources
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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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Sabrina Singh, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary, Holds a Press Briefing With Assistant Secretary Ratner, Admiral Aquilino

Sabrina Singh, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary, Holds a Press Briefing With Assistant Secretary Ratner, Admiral Aquilino
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Defense Department Releases Declassified Images, Videos of Coercive and Risky PLA Operational Behavior

Defense Department Releases Declassified Images, Videos of Coercive and Risky PLA Operational Behavior
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DOD Invests $40 Million to Establish Research Centers of Excellence at Minority-Serving Institutions

DOD Invests $40 Million to Establish Research Centers of Excellence at Minority-Serving Institutions

From The Services

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Army

Volunteers Plant Flowers, Grow Partnership in Japan

Volunteers Plant Flowers, Grow Partnership in Japan
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Marine Corps

U.S., Japanese Troops Participate in Field Exercise

U.S., Japanese Troops Participate in Field Exercise
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Navy

USS Paul Ignatius Arrives in England

USS Paul Ignatius Arrives in England
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Air Force

ROTC Detachment Activates at University of Chicago

ROTC Detachment Activates at University of Chicago
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Space Force

Energy Action Month Highlights Role Energy Plays in Competition

Energy Action Month Highlights Role Energy Plays in Competition
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National Guard

Virginia Guardsmen, Tajikistan Police Participate in Training

Virginia Guardsmen, Tajikistan Police Participate in Training

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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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