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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

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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News

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Concludes 13th Visit to the Indo-Pacific

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Concludes 13th Visit to the Indo-Pacific
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Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine

Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine
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Ukraine Fact Sheet - December 12

Ukraine Fact Sheet - December 12

From The Services

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Army

Army Updates Policies for Voluntary Education Programs

Army Updates Policies for Voluntary Education Programs
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Marine Corps

Indo-Pacific Marine Regiment Reunites After 45 Years

Indo-Pacific Marine Regiment Reunites After 45 Years
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Navy

USS Green Bay Arrives in New Homeport

USS Green Bay Arrives in New Homeport
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Air Force

Alabama Base Activates 24th Helicopter Squadron

Alabama Base Activates 24th Helicopter Squadron
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Space Force

Space Force Leaders Meet With Japanese Counterparts

Space Force Leaders Meet With Japanese Counterparts
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National Guard

New York Guardsmen Honored for Saving Airmen's Lives

New York Guardsmen Honored for Saving Airmen's Lives

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