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U.S. Department of Defense

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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, 2022.

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Support for Ukraine
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FY 2025 Defense Budget

The president’s fiscal year 2025 budget request bolsters our ability to defend the nation and deter aggression against America or our allies and partners, and forges a more modern defense ecosystem built for 21st century security challenges.

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FY 2025 Defense Budget
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Helping Hands

More than just a fighting force, the Defense Department delivers health care, disaster relief and other support to people around the world in humanitarian missions every day.

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Helping Hands
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Readout of Senior Defense Sustainment, Logistics Leaders' Trip to the Indo-Pacific

Readout of Senior Defense Sustainment, Logistics Leaders' Trip to the Indo-Pacific

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Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks Remarks, Fireside Chat at the 2024 National Security Innovation Base Summit Hosted by the Reagan Foundation in Washington, D.C.

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks Remarks, Fireside Chat at the 2024 National Security Innovation Base Summit Hosted by the Reagan Foundation in Washington, D.C.

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Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh to Hold On-Camera Press Briefing

Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh to Hold On-Camera Press Briefing

From The Services

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Army

'Biggest Loser' Contestants Trim Nearly 120 Pounds

'Biggest Loser' Contestants Trim Nearly 120 Pounds
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Marine Corps

Marines Work on Readiness During Project Tripoli

Marines Work on Readiness During Project Tripoli
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Navy

Maine Shipyard Celebrates Superfund Site Delisting

Maine Shipyard Celebrates Superfund Site Delisting
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Air Force

Air Commandos Tested During Emerald Warrior

Air Commandos Tested During Emerald Warrior
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Space Force

Leaders Testify on Service Member, Family Care

Leaders Testify on Service Member, Family Care
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National Guard

Alaska Air Guardsmen Train on Security Tactics

Alaska Air Guardsmen Train on Security Tactics

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