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U.S. Department of Defense

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Austins Deliver Holiday Message

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Charlene Austin send holiday greetings to Defense Department service members and civilians.

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Austins Deliver Holiday Message
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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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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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Lessons in American Military Leadership: Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III to the Corps of Cadets at West Point (As Delivered)

Lessons in American Military Leadership: Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III to the Corps of Cadets at West Point (As Delivered)

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks at West Point

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks at West Point

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General Officer Announcement

General Officer Announcement

From The Services

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Army

Operation Santa Claus Brings Cheer

Operation Santa Claus Brings Cheer
From right, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ismael Bamba, Command Senior Enlisted Leader of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, and Staff Sgt. Jonathan Hemme, a career planner with MARFORK, poses for a photo alongside a civilian during the Gifts for Hope toy drive at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea, Nov. 29, 2024. Gifts for Hope is an annual two-day toy drive that MARFORK hosts in partnership with the Seoul Children’s Welfare Committee during the holidays to collect and donate gifts to orphans in South Korea.
Marine Corps

Marines Host Gifts for Hope

Marines Host Gifts for Hope
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Navy

USS Bulkeley Visits Cyprus

USS Bulkeley Visits Cyprus
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Air Force

Hurricane Hunters Wrap Up Active Season

Hurricane Hunters Wrap Up Active Season
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Space Force

Guardians Take On 'Buck Sergeant' Training

Guardians Take On 'Buck Sergeant' Training
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National Guard

Guardsmen Get Holiday Trees to Troops

Guardsmen Get Holiday Trees to Troops

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