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Austin Urges Israel to Take Diplomatic Path to Reduce Area Tensions

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reaffirmed the United States' ironclad commitment to Israel's security and reiterated the urgent need for a cease-fire and hostage deal during a phone call with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.

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Taking Care of Our People

We recognize the service and sacrifice of our military and their families, and dedicate resources, services, policies and programs to support the more than 2 million uniformed service members and 2.6 million family members across the globe.
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The back of a large aircraft is seen as it takes off into a yellow and light blue sky above billows of grey smoke. — Spotlight
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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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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Unleash Your Inner Airman! Test Your Air Force Knowledge

From humanitarian missions like the Berlin Airlift to commanding the skies over Bosnia, Korea and Iraq, the Air Force has been a vital part of the U.S.'s ability to maintain global security. Aim high and fly, fight and win your way to a 100 percent score!

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The Federal Voting Assistance Program works to ensure service members, their eligible family members, and overseas citizens have the tools and resources to successfully vote from anywhere in the world.

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.

Austin Urges Israel to Take Diplomatic Path to Reduce Area Tensions

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Focus on Indo-Pacific

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Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds an Off-Camera, On-the-Record Press Briefing

Department of Defense & Department of Commerce Joint Statement: Announcement in Support of the Manufacture of Microelectronics and Advanced Semiconductors for National Security

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

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Mother's Toughness Inspires Marine's Competitive Spirit

Brothers Deploy on USS Leyte Gulf

Four-Day Bike Ride Celebrates Air Force Heritage

Two Schools to Lead Advanced Space Power, Propulsion Research

Washington Guard, Thai Air Force Build Partnerships

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