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U.S. Department of Defense

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Spotlight on NATO

NATO is a transatlantic alliance of 30 like-minded North American and European countries securing peace since 1949.

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Spotlight on NATO
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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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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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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Italian Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Italian Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto
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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Pakistan Chief of Army Staff Gen. Asim Munir

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Pakistan Chief of Army Staff Gen. Asim Munir
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Ukraine Contracting Fact Sheet – Jan. 13

Ukraine Contracting Fact Sheet – Jan. 13

From The Services

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Army

Dutch Port Supports Brigade Movement

Dutch Port Supports Brigade Movement
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Marine Corps

Indelible Memory Inspires Marine's Service

Indelible Memory Inspires Marine's Service
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Navy

Carrier Strike Group Operates in South China Sea

Carrier Strike Group Operates in South China Sea
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Air Force

Base Executes Record-Breaking C-17 Launch

Base Executes Record-Breaking C-17 Launch
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Space Force

7 Nations Meet to Address Space Security

7 Nations Meet to Address Space Security
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National Guard

Ohio Airman Wins Jiujitsu Gold

Ohio Airman Wins Jiujitsu Gold

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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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