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U.S. Department of Defense

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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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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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Keynote Address, Fireside Chat and Q&A With Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks on the Future Character of War at the Royal United Services Institute, London

Keynote Address, Fireside Chat and Q&A With Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks on the Future Character of War at the Royal United Services Institute, London
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'The Future Character of War': Keynote Address by Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks

'The Future Character of War': Keynote Address by Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Holds a Press Availability Aboard the USS George Washington in Japan

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Holds a Press Availability Aboard the USS George Washington in Japan

From The Services

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Army

Experts Explore Nanotechnology for Green Future

Experts Explore Nanotechnology for Green Future
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Marine Corps

Marines Practice Calling Air Support

Marines Practice Calling Air Support
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Navy

Ship Completes Milestones, Returns Home

Ship Completes Milestones, Returns Home
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Air Force

First Belgian F-35A Arrives at Luke Air Force Base

First Belgian F-35A Arrives at Luke Air Force Base
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Space Force

Space Force to Turn 5

Space Force to Turn 5
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National Guard

Airmen Bring Holiday Cheer to Hurricane Victims

Airmen Bring Holiday Cheer to Hurricane Victims

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