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U.S. Department of Defense

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Austin Recounts DOD's Progress, Praises Military Leaders

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke about the progress achieved by the Defense Department during his four-year tenure as the Pentagon's top official while also praising DOD leadership.

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Austin Recounts DOD's Progress, Praises Military Leaders
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Honoring Our Veterans

On Veterans Day, the Defense Department salutes those who have served and sacrificed for America's freedom.

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Honoring Our Veterans
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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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Department of Defense Invests Additional $160 Million in CHIPS Act Funds to Propel Microelectronics Leadership

Department of Defense Invests Additional $160 Million in CHIPS Act Funds to Propel Microelectronics Leadership

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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz

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Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed et al. Pre-Trial Hearing

Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed et al. Pre-Trial Hearing

From The Services

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Army

Soldiers Honor Fallen EOD Heroes

Soldiers Honor Fallen EOD Heroes
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Marine Corps

Marine Corps Celebrates 249th Birthday

Marine Corps Celebrates 249th Birthday
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Navy

Carrier Air Wing Returns to USS George Washington

Carrier Air Wing Returns to USS George Washington
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Air Force

92-Year-Old Former Pilot Recalls Vietnam War Service

92-Year-Old Former Pilot Recalls Vietnam War Service
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Space Force

Meet Chappie: A Tool for Saving Lives

Meet Chappie: A Tool for Saving Lives
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National Guard

Connecticut Guardsmen Respond to Brush Fire

Connecticut Guardsmen Respond to Brush Fire

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