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U.S. Department of Defense

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Spotlight

Remembering September 11, 2001

The Defense Department honors the memories of those who died during the 9/11 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pa.

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Remembering September 11, 2001
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Experience

National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial

The Pentagon Memorial is the first national memorial dedicated to honoring the 184 people whose lives were lost when hijackers flew a jetliner into the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001.

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National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
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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, 2022.

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Support for Ukraine
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2024 United States-Cyprus Defense and Security Cooperation Dialogue

2024 United States-Cyprus Defense and Security Cooperation Dialogue
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Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III in Memory of Those Taken From Us in the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks

Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III in Memory of Those Taken From Us in the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
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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

From The Services

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Army

U.S., Belizean Troops Share Wellness Practices

U.S., Belizean Troops Share Wellness Practices
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Marine Corps

Integrated Training Increases Lethality

Integrated Training Increases Lethality
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Navy

Ulchi Freedom Shield Focuses on Readiness

Ulchi Freedom Shield Focuses on Readiness
U.S. Air Force Gen. John D. Lamontagne accepts the Air Mobility Command guidon from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin during the AMC Change of Command ceremony at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Sept. 9, 2024. Lamontagne assumes command of AMC, leading nearly 107,000 Total Force Airmen and more than 1,100 aircraft dedicated to delivering rapid global mobility and airpower around the world.
Air Force

Air Mobility Command Welcomes New Commander

Air Mobility Command Welcomes New Commander
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Space Force

Leaders Host International Summit

Leaders Host International Summit
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National Guard

Guardsmen Prep for Deployment

Guardsmen Prep for Deployment

Veteran Resource

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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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