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U.S. Department of Defense

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Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricane season is from June to November, but preparation, response and recovery are ongoing throughout the year. DOD stands ready with troops, equipment and other capabilities to assist local and federal authorities prepare and provide humanitarian and disaster response support.

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Hurricane Preparedness
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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, 2022.

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Support for Ukraine
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Spotlight on NATO

NATO is a transatlantic alliance of 32 like-minded North American and European countries securing peace since 1949.

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Spotlight on NATO
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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant

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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Pope Francis at the Vatican

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Pope Francis at the Vatican

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DOD Kicks Off Groundbreaking Applied Research Project in Hypersonic Infrared Targeting Sensing

DOD Kicks Off Groundbreaking Applied Research Project in Hypersonic Infrared Targeting Sensing

From The Services

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Army

Soldier Excels in Basic Leader Course

Soldier Excels in Basic Leader Course
U.S. and Argentine marines hike up a snowy mountain.
Marine Corps

U.S., Argentine Troops Train for Cold-Weather Warfare

U.S., Argentine Troops Train for Cold-Weather Warfare
The future USS Beloit is photographed underway heading out to sea.
Navy

Navy to Commission the Future USS Beloit

Navy to Commission the Future USS Beloit
USAF
Air Force

Chief of Staff Writes Letter to Airmen

Chief of Staff Writes Letter to Airmen
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Space Force

Force Announces New Enlisted Development, Education Policy

Force Announces New Enlisted Development, Education Policy
New Mexico National Guard members check submerged vehicles around Roswell, New Mexico, Oct. 20, 2024, after extreme flooding in the area.
National Guard

Guardsmen Help Rescue Flood Victims

Guardsmen Help Rescue Flood Victims

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Multimedia

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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