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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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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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News

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DOD Forges Way Ahead for Future Steel Manufacturing Competitions

DOD Forges Way Ahead for Future Steel Manufacturing Competitions
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General Officer Announcement

General Officer Announcement
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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

From The Services

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Army

Civilian Helps Safeguard Forces From Injuries

Civilian Helps Safeguard Forces From Injuries
Personnel assigned to Marine Corps Information Command, Marine Forces Space Command, and United States Space Command pose for a group photo during the Fire Support Rehearsal Exercise (FSRE) at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Nov. 22, 2024. The FSRE served as a critical testbed for space officers and fires practitioners from around the U.S. Armed Forces to integrate space effects with ground schemes of maneuver. (U.S. Navy Courtesy Photo)
Marine Corps

Exercise Focuses on Space Fires Procedures

Exercise Focuses on Space Fires Procedures
USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) returns to Naval Station Norfolk.
Navy

USNS Patuxent Returns Home

USNS Patuxent Returns Home
SecAF Kendall speaks with WOTS graduates.
Air Force

Warrant Officers Prepare to Enter Force

Warrant Officers Prepare to Enter Force
The winning team of the U.S. Space Force’s Guardian Arena hold their trophy.
Space Force

Leaders Announce Guardian Arena Winners

Leaders Announce Guardian Arena Winners
Wisconsin National Guard senior leaders join Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers at a deployment sendoff ceremony for the 732nd Combat Support Sustainment Battalion’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company Nov. 30, 2024, at Tomah High School in Tomah, Wisconsin. Following pre-mobilization training, the Guardsmen will deploy to the U.S. Central Command area of operations to synchronize and control logistics operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.
National Guard

Wisconsin Guardsmen to Deploy

Wisconsin Guardsmen to Deploy

Veteran Resource

Interactive Experiences

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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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