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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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Value of Service

The U.S. military, the world's finest fighting force, is made up entirely of volunteers, reinforcing the American ideal of personal freedom while offering those with the desire and ability to serve opportunity, community and purpose.

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Value of Service
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Spotlight on NATO

NATO is a transatlantic alliance of 31 like-minded North American and European countries securing peace since 1949.

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Spotlight on NATO
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Readout of Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl's Meeting With Israeli Ministry of Defense Political-Military Bureau Director Dror Shalom

Readout of Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl's Meeting With Israeli Ministry of Defense Political-Military Bureau Director Dror Shalom
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Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the 50th Anniversary of America's All-Volunteer Force

Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the 50th Anniversary of America's All-Volunteer Force
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Defense Department Strengthening Efforts to Counter Unwanted Foreign Influence on DOD-Funded Research at Institutions of Higher Education

Defense Department Strengthening Efforts to Counter Unwanted Foreign Influence on DOD-Funded Research at Institutions of Higher Education

From The Services

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Army

Barracks Gets First Ever Street Name

Barracks Gets First Ever Street Name
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Marine Corps

Maritime Military Leaders Meet in Bahrain

Maritime Military Leaders Meet in Bahrain
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Navy

Troops Deliver Supplies to Djiboutian School

Troops Deliver Supplies to Djiboutian School
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Air Force

New Imager Enhances Safety

New Imager Enhances Safety
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Space Force

Ambassador Visits Satellite System Site in Japan

Ambassador Visits Satellite System Site in Japan
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National Guard

U.S., Belizean Troops Train Together

U.S., Belizean Troops Train Together

Veteran Resource

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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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