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U.S. Department of Defense

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Spotlight

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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Spotlight

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, 2022.

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Support for Ukraine
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Austin Delivers Message on Military Service

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III described how an all-volunteer force serves the nation and how the Defense Department is working to take care of all service members, their families and veterans.

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Austin Delivers Message on Military Service
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News

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General Officer Announcement

General Officer Announcement
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. Hold a Press Conference

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. Hold a Press Conference
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Flag Officer Announcements

Flag Officer Announcements

From The Services

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Army

Veterinary Corps Supports Ghanaian Military Counterparts

Veterinary Corps Supports Ghanaian Military Counterparts
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Marine Corps

Mascot Bruno Gets Promoted

Mascot Bruno Gets Promoted
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Navy

Sailors Conduct Visit, Board, Search, Seizure Drill

Sailors Conduct Visit, Board, Search, Seizure Drill
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Air Force

Air Force Announces Outstanding Airmen

Air Force Announces Outstanding Airmen
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Space Force

Leader Shares Vision During Visit

Leader Shares Vision During Visit
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National Guard

Guardsmen Train on Heavy Vehicles

Guardsmen Train on Heavy Vehicles

Veteran Resource

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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