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300 More U.S. Troops Deploy to U.S. Central Command

An additional 300 U.S. troops will deploy to the U.S. Central Command area of operations to provide capabilities in explosive ordnance disposal, communications and other support functions for forces already in the region.

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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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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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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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Roles of the Rainbow

You may know your colors, but do you know what they represent on the flight decks of Navy ships? Test your knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the rainbow at sea.

Talisman Sabre

Thousands of troops from 13 countries joined forces across sea, land, air, cyber and space during Talisman Sabre, the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States, to strengthen relationships, interoperability and capabilities.

These Heroes Are Not Forgotten

Thousands of American service personnel are missing from previous conflicts and the Defense POW/MIA Agency remains relentless in its mission to provide the fullest possible accounting to their families and the nation, until they’re home.

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