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U.S. Department of Defense

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Helping Hands

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.

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Helping Hands
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Focus on Indo-Pacific

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.

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Focus on Indo-Pacific
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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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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks Welcoming Micronesian President Wesley Simina to the Pentagon

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks Welcoming Micronesian President Wesley Simina to the Pentagon

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Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds a Press Briefing

Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds a Press Briefing

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AUKUS Trilateral Statement

AUKUS Trilateral Statement

From The Services

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Army

'Biggest Loser' Contestants Trim Nearly 120 Pounds

'Biggest Loser' Contestants Trim Nearly 120 Pounds
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Marine Corps

Marines Work on Readiness During Project Tripoli

Marines Work on Readiness During Project Tripoli
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Navy

Maine Shipyard Celebrates Superfund Site Delisting

Maine Shipyard Celebrates Superfund Site Delisting
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Air Force

Air Commandos Tested During Emerald Warrior

Air Commandos Tested During Emerald Warrior
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Space Force

Leaders Testify on Service Member, Family Care

Leaders Testify on Service Member, Family Care
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National Guard

Alaska Air Guardsmen Train on Security Tactics

Alaska Air Guardsmen Train on Security Tactics

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