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U.S. Department of Defense

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Commemorating World War II

The Defense Department pays tribute to all who served the nation during World War II and to the Allied countries whose service members fought side-by-side with America's forces. DOD honors the troops who perished in the fight, were listed as missing in action or were prisoners of war; the veterans who returned; and the sacrifices of their families in the fight to preserve freedom.

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Commemorating World War II
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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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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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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu and United Kingdom Secretary of State for Defense Ben Wallace

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu and United Kingdom Secretary of State for Defense Ben Wallace
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'The Torch of Freedom': Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Commemorating 79 Years Since D-Day

'The Torch of Freedom': Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Commemorating 79 Years Since D-Day
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Media Briefing in New Delhi, India

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Media Briefing in New Delhi, India

From The Services

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Army

WWII Veteran Leaves Legacy of Heroism

WWII Veteran Leaves Legacy of Heroism
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Marine Corps

Surviving the Jungle Takes Work

Surviving the Jungle Takes Work
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Navy

7th Fleet Destroyer Transits Taiwan Strait

7th Fleet Destroyer Transits Taiwan Strait
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Air Force

Airman Takes Childhood Passion to Next Level

Airman Takes Childhood Passion to Next Level
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Space Force

Command Marks Milestone With Space Force

Command Marks Milestone With Space Force
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Jeremy Slen, left, and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ashton Christopher, right, lead coordinators for the Connecticut Army National Guard's Fitness Improvement Program, inside the gym of the Governor William A. O’Neill Armory, Hartford, Connecticut, March 29, 2023. The program aims to revitalize fitness culture within the Connecticut National Guard and help Soldiers live a healthier, well-rounded lifestyle.
National Guard

Connecticut Guard Takes Holistic Approach to Fitness

Connecticut Guard Takes Holistic Approach to Fitness

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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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