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U.S. Department of Defense

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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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Spotlight

Commemorating World War II

The Defense Department pays tribute to all who served the nation during World War II and to the Allied countries whose service members fought side-by-side with America's forces.

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Commemorating World War II
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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Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office to Host Hackathon in Hawaii

Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office to Host Hackathon in Hawaii

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Readout of Defense Policy Board Meeting

Readout of Defense Policy Board Meeting

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Hosted Bilateral in Honor of Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov at the Pentagon

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Hosted Bilateral in Honor of Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov at the Pentagon

From The Services

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Army

Guardsmen Return From Overseas Mission

Guardsmen Return From Overseas Mission
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Marine Corps

Marines Teach Tactical Combat Casualty Care

Marines Teach Tactical Combat Casualty Care
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Navy

USS Thomas Hudner Arrives in Greece

USS Thomas Hudner Arrives in Greece
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Air Force

Exercise Tests Command, Control

Exercise Tests Command, Control
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Space Force

Leaders Look to AI for Warfighting Success

Leaders Look to AI for Warfighting Success
Arkansas National Guardsmen from the 188th Wing at Ebbing Air National Guard base in Fort Smith and the 189th Airlift Wing at Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville departed Dec. 1 for a seven-day mission providing free medical care in Guatemala City.
National Guard

Medics Provide Free Care in Guatemala

Medics Provide Free Care in Guatemala

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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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