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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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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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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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Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds a Press Briefing

Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds a Press Briefing
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Defense Department Awards $9.3 Million Cooperative Agreement to Support Progression of Hispanic Students in STEM

Defense Department Awards $9.3 Million Cooperative Agreement to Support Progression of Hispanic Students in STEM

From The Services

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Army

Civilian Helps Safeguard Forces From Injuries

Civilian Helps Safeguard Forces From Injuries
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Marine Corps

Exercise Focuses on Space Fires Procedures

Exercise Focuses on Space Fires Procedures
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Navy

USNS Patuxent Returns Home

USNS Patuxent Returns Home
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Air Force

Warrant Officers Prepare to Enter Force

Warrant Officers Prepare to Enter Force
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Space Force

Leaders Announce Guardian Arena Winners

Leaders Announce Guardian Arena Winners
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National Guard

Wisconsin Guardsmen to Deploy

Wisconsin Guardsmen to Deploy

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