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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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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Meeting With Malaysia's Senior Minister of Defense Mohamad Hasan

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Meeting With Malaysia's Senior Minister of Defense Mohamad Hasan
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United States-Japan-Australia Trilateral Defense Ministers' Meeting (TDMM) 2023 Joint Statement

United States-Japan-Australia Trilateral Defense Ministers' Meeting (TDMM) 2023 Joint Statement
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United States-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral Ministerial Meeting (TMM) Joint Press Statement

United States-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral Ministerial Meeting (TMM) Joint Press Statement

From The Services

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Army

U.S., NATO Forces Begin Saber Guardian

U.S., NATO Forces Begin Saber Guardian
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Marine Corps

Women's Forum Increases Cultural Awareness in Corps

Women's Forum Increases Cultural Awareness in Corps
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Navy

Squadron Provides Critical Support During Northern Edge

Squadron Provides Critical Support During Northern Edge
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Air Force

From Cameroonian Soldier to American Airman

From Cameroonian Soldier to American Airman
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Space Force

Command Marks Milestone With Space Force

Command Marks Milestone With Space Force
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National Guard

Pennsylvania Guardsmen Participate in African Lion

Pennsylvania Guardsmen Participate in African Lion

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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