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U.S. Department of Defense

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Spotlight

Australia-U.K.-U.S. Trilateral Security Partnership

The United States, Australia and the United Kingdom laid out an ambitious vision that will strengthen combined military capabilities, boost defense industrial capacity, enhance ability to deter aggression and promote the shared goal of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Australia-U.K.-U.S. Trilateral Security Partnership
DOD in Photos 2023
Experience

DOD in Photos 2023

Take a look at the Defense Department and its people through the eyes of military photographers during operations, training activities, humanitarian missions and other major events of 2023.

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DOD in Photos 2023
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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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News

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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps
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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles
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AUKUS Defense Ministers Meeting Joint Statement

AUKUS Defense Ministers Meeting Joint Statement

From The Services

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Army

Strengthening Partnerships: Soldiers Deploy to Africa

Strengthening Partnerships: Soldiers Deploy to Africa
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Marine Corps

Marines Conduct Exercise Rolling Thunder

Marines Conduct Exercise Rolling Thunder
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Navy

Corpsmen Support Sierra Nevada Chopper Rescue

Corpsmen Support Sierra Nevada Chopper Rescue
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Air Force

Air Force Announces New Aviation Bonus Programs

Air Force Announces New Aviation Bonus Programs
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Space Force

Space Force Prepares X-37B Orbital Vehicle for Launch

Space Force Prepares X-37B Orbital Vehicle for Launch
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National Guard

Metals Technology Specialists Keep Aircraft Safe in Flight

Metals Technology Specialists Keep Aircraft Safe in Flight

Veteran Resource

Interactive Experiences

Multimedia

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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