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The secretary of defense and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff bid farewell to President Joe Biden, who has served as commander in chief of the U.S. military for four years.
The Defense Department is going to do everything it can to support all those who are battling the fires in California.
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, 2022.
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.
Service members train and prepare year-round so when disasters strike, troops are ready to help those in harm's way. Learn how you can prepare, too.
Operation Desert Storm began on Jan. 16, 1991, five months after Iraqi forces invaded and annexed Kuwait. Find out how much you know about the Gulf War's combat phase.
DOD in Photos focuses in on the people and activities of the Defense Department around the world while highlighting the extraordinary work of military photographers who capture it all.
Take a look behind the lens at the missions and accomplishments of the men and women who serve in the U.S. armed forces.