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U.S. Department of Defense

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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.

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Support for Ukraine
DOD in Photos 2023
Experience

DOD in Photos 2023

Take a look at the Defense Department and its people through the eyes of military photographers during operations, training activities, humanitarian missions and other major events of 2023.

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DOD in Photos 2023
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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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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov

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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Singapore Minister for Defense Ng Eng Hen

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Singapore Minister for Defense Ng Eng Hen

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks Welcoming Singapore Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen to the Pentagon

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks Welcoming Singapore Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen to the Pentagon

From The Services

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Army

Guardsmen Return From Overseas Mission

Guardsmen Return From Overseas Mission
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Marine Corps

Marines Teach Tactical Combat Casualty Care

Marines Teach Tactical Combat Casualty Care
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Navy

USS Thomas Hudner Arrives in Greece

USS Thomas Hudner Arrives in Greece
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Air Force

Exercise Tests Command, Control

Exercise Tests Command, Control
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Space Force

Leaders Look to AI for Warfighting Success

Leaders Look to AI for Warfighting Success
Arkansas National Guardsmen from the 188th Wing at Ebbing Air National Guard base in Fort Smith and the 189th Airlift Wing at Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville departed Dec. 1 for a seven-day mission providing free medical care in Guatemala City.
National Guard

Medics Provide Free Care in Guatemala

Medics Provide Free Care in Guatemala

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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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