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U.S. Department of Defense

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Spotlight

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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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
DOD in Photos 2023
Experience

DOD in Photos 2023

Take a look at the Defense Department and its people through the eyes of military photographers during operations, training activities, humanitarian missions and other major events of 2023.

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DOD in Photos 2023
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News

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Statement from Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on U.S. Strikes in Iraq

Statement from Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on U.S. Strikes in Iraq

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks Make Holiday Calls to Deployed Service Members

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks Make Holiday Calls to Deployed Service Members

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Defense Department Statement on Japan's Decision to Transfer Patriot Missiles to the U.S.

Defense Department Statement on Japan's Decision to Transfer Patriot Missiles to the U.S.

From The Services

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Army

Band Gives Final Holiday Concert Performance

Band Gives Final Holiday Concert Performance
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Marine Corps

Marines Support Toys for Tots Mission in Alaska

Marines Support Toys for Tots Mission in Alaska
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Navy

USS Washington Returns From Deployment

USS Washington Returns From Deployment
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Air Force

Leaders Visit Keesler Air Force Base

Leaders Visit Keesler Air Force Base
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Space Force

Chief Digital, A.I. Office to Host Hawaii Hackathon

Chief Digital, A.I. Office to Host Hawaii Hackathon
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National Guard

Guardsmen End Deployment in Time for Holidays

Guardsmen End Deployment in Time for Holidays

Interactive Experiences

Multimedia

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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