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U.S. Department of Defense

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Spotlight

Suicide Prevention

The Defense Department is focused on bringing greater attention to suicide prevention efforts and connecting the military community to resources.

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Suicide Prevention
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Spotlight

FY 2024 Defense Budget

The fiscal year 2024 defense budget positions DOD to best support its people and allies through this decisive decade, ensuring the United States is prepared to meet the challenges of today, tomorrow and into the future.

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FY 2024 Defense Budget
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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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General Officer Assignments

General Officer Assignments
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Ukraine Fact Sheet – Mar. 20

Ukraine Fact Sheet – Mar. 20
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DOD Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine

DOD Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine

From The Services

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Army

Energy Experts Analyze Future Power Needs

Energy Experts Analyze Future Power Needs
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Marine Corps

Musician Celebrates Corps Role Models

Musician Celebrates Corps Role Models
A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon from the "Red Lancers" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 10 takes off from Kadena Air Base, March 3. The Red Lancers are based in Jacksonville, Florida, and are currently operating from Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. The squadron conducts maritime patrol and reconnaissance, as well as theater outreach operations, as part of a rotational deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.
Navy

Indo-Pacific Nations Launch Exercise Sea Dragon

Indo-Pacific Nations Launch Exercise Sea Dragon
Allied and partner Air Chiefs pose for a group photo March 16, 2023, during the bi-annual NATO Air Chiefs’ Symposium at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The meeting allowed allied Air Chiefs the opportunity to come together and collaborate on shared success and combined opportunities in the future. (NATO photo by Arnaud Chamberlin)
Air Force

NATO Air Chiefs Talk Air, Space Power

NATO Air Chiefs Talk Air, Space Power
The Department of the Air Force will host its Air Force Modeling and Simulation Summit at The Clyde Hotel in Albuquerque, N.M., May 9-11, 2023. The summit supports the implementation of the DAF M&S Strategy by bringing together more than 100 Department of Defense, industry, academia and international partners. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
Space Force

Summit Focuses on Modeling, Simulation Activities

Summit Focuses on Modeling, Simulation Activities
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National Guard

Guard, Canadian Soldiers Conduct Tactical Arctic Insertion

Guard, Canadian Soldiers Conduct Tactical Arctic Insertion

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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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