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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant regarding the negotiations for the release of hostages and a temporary ceasefire.
More than just a fighting force, the Defense Department delivers health care, disaster relief and other support to people around the world in humanitarian missions every day.
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.
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.
Unmanned systems help U.S. service members gain realistic training experience, test equipment and so much more. But how much do you know about the military's drones?
The Department of Defense is America's oldest and largest government agency, tracing its roots back to pre-Revolutionary times. Learn about key moments in DOD's rich history.
How worldly are you in the ways of the State Partnership Program, through which the National Guard builds partnerships with countries around the globe?
Take a look behind the lens at the missions and accomplishments of the men and women who serve in the U.S. armed forces.