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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

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

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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Support for Ukraine
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News

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2023 U.S.-Republic of Cyprus Defense and Security Cooperation Dialogue

2023 U.S.-Republic of Cyprus Defense and Security Cooperation Dialogue
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Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Pride Month

Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Pride Month
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Joint Press Conference With Japanese Minister of Defense Hamada Yasukazu in Tokyo

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Joint Press Conference With Japanese Minister of Defense Hamada Yasukazu in Tokyo

From The Services

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Army

Soldiers Bring HIMARS Capability to Swift Response

Soldiers Bring HIMARS Capability to Swift Response
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Marine Corps

Pendleton Marines Create 'Think Tank Thursday'

Pendleton Marines Create 'Think Tank Thursday'
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Navy

Navy, NATO Forces Launch BALTOPS 2023

Navy, NATO Forces Launch BALTOPS 2023
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Air Force

Disaster Response Team Deploys to Guam After Typhoon

Disaster Response Team Deploys to Guam After Typhoon
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Space Force

Florida Base Named Preferred Location for Starcom HQ

Florida Base Named Preferred Location for Starcom HQ
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National Guard

Guard Provides Medical Care to Idaho, Nevada Tribes

Guard Provides Medical Care to Idaho, Nevada Tribes

Veteran Resource

Interactive Experiences

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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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