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U.S. Department of Defense

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Spotlight

California Wildfire Response

The Defense Department is going to do everything it can to support all those who are battling the fires in California.

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California Wildfire Response
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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

News

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Officer on Carter's Casket Detail Follows Unconventional Path to International Spotlight 

Officer on Carter's Casket Detail Follows Unconventional Path to International Spotlight
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U.S. Military Already Fighting Fires in California, Ready to Do More 

U.S. Military Already Fighting Fires in California, Ready to Do More
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Austin Challenges Contact Group to Keep Supporting Ukraine 

Austin Challenges Contact Group to Keep Supporting Ukraine
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Sgt. William D. Port 

Medal of Honor Monday: Army Sgt. William D. Port
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Hicks Outlines Plan Tied to Strategic Competition With China 

Hicks Outlines Plan Tied to Strategic Competition With China
Spotlight

Focus on Indo-Pacific 

Focus on Indo-Pacific

Press Products


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Remarks by Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks at the Defense Innovation Board's Public Meeting

Remarks by Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks at the Defense Innovation Board's Public Meeting

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Defense Innovation Board Releases Two Studies on Scaling Innovation in Nontraditional Industry and Drone Manufacturing

Defense Innovation Board Releases Two Studies on Scaling Innovation in Nontraditional Industry and Drone Manufacturing

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Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the Navy's Naming of Future Gerald R. Ford-Class Aircraft Carriers

Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the Navy's Naming of Future Gerald R. Ford-Class Aircraft Carriers

From The Services

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Army

Guardsmen Help Fight California Fires

Guardsmen Help Fight California Fires
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Marine Corps

Marines Brave Freezing Winds

Marines Brave Freezing Winds
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Navy

EOD Techs Conduct "Poseidon" With New Task Group

EOD Techs Conduct "Poseidon" With New Task Group
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Air Force

Students Test Pilot Production Model

Students Test Pilot Production Model
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Space Force

Honor Guard Conducts A First

Honor Guard Conducts A First
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National Guard

Guardsmen Help California Firefighters

Guardsmen Help California Firefighters

Interactive Experiences

Multimedia

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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