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U.S. Department of Defense

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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.

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Support for Ukraine
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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

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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Secretary of Defense Travel to California

Secretary of Defense Travel to California

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Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press Briefing

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press Briefing

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Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks Visits RAF Lakenheath

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks Visits RAF Lakenheath

From The Services

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Army

Wildland Fire Team Stays Vigilant to Protect Hawaii

Wildland Fire Team Stays Vigilant to Protect Hawaii
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Marine Corps

Marine Completes Recruit Training as Honor Graduate

Marine Completes Recruit Training as Honor Graduate
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Navy

USS Hopper Conducts Operation in the South China Sea

USS Hopper Conducts Operation in the South China Sea
Student Success Center (S2C)
Air Force

Student Success Center Provides Resources for Airmen, Guardians

Student Success Center Provides Resources for Airmen, Guardians
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Space Force

Guardian Selected for White House Fellowship

Guardian Selected for White House Fellowship
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National Guard

Minnesota Guardsmen Train on High-Tech Drone

Minnesota Guardsmen Train on High-Tech Drone

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