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U.S. Department of Defense

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Spotlight

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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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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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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Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds an Off-Camera, On-the-Record Press Briefing

Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds an Off-Camera, On-the-Record Press Briefing

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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Minister of National Defense Judith Collins of New Zealand

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Minister of National Defense Judith Collins of New Zealand

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General Officer Announcements

General Officer Announcements

From The Services

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Army

Soldier Dedicates Service to Gun Violence Victims

Soldier Dedicates Service to Gun Violence Victims
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Marine Corps

Marines Jump Into Readiness

Marines Jump Into Readiness
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Navy

U.S., Seychelles Conduct Maritime Security

U.S., Seychelles Conduct Maritime Security
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Air Force

Teams Receive Awards for Leadership, Innovation

Teams Receive Awards for Leadership, Innovation
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Space Force

Survey Seeks Input on Information Sharing

Survey Seeks Input on Information Sharing
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National Guard

West Virginia Guard Fights Wildfires

West Virginia Guard Fights Wildfires

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