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Austin Presses Ahead With Recommendations From Suicide Prevention Committee

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has implemented the first of the recommendations made by the Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee to address and prevent suicide in the military.

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Suicide Prevention

The Defense Department is focused on bringing greater attention to suicide prevention efforts and connecting the military community to resources.
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FY 2024 Defense Budget

The fiscal year 2024 defense budget positions DOD to best support its people and allies through this decisive decade, ensuring the United States is prepared to meet the challenges of today, tomorrow and into the future.
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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.
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Soldiers Travel to Kenya for Justified Accord

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Marines Conclude Historic Exercise

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USS Porter Arrives in Estonia

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Style, Fit of Female Uniforms Get Makeover

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Leaders Stress Importance of Transformation, Partnerships

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Washington Guard, Thai Partners Strengthen Cybersecurity

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The National Guard isn't just your response team at home. Citizen soldiers and airmen answer the call around the globe, partnering with nearly half the world's nations to advance peace and security through the Defense Department's State Partnership Program.

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Beyond the Photo — What Do You Know About the Battle of Iwo Jima?

Most people are familiar with the iconic photo of Marines raising the U.S. flag at Iwo Jima, but there's much more to the story of this epic battle in the Pacific that lasted five weeks, from Feb. 19 to March 26, 1945.

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For service members who carry out the bravest and most selfless acts in combat, the military bestows its most esteemed valor awards: the Medal of Honor, the Service Crosses and the Silver Star.

Austin Presses Ahead With Recommendations From Suicide Prevention Committee

Suicide Prevention

FY 2024 Defense Budget

Support for Ukraine

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Fiscal Year 2023 Research Funding Awards

Fiscal Year 2023 Research Funding Awards

On-Camera Press Briefing

From The Services

Soldiers Travel to Kenya for Justified Accord

Marines Conclude Historic Exercise

USS Porter Arrives in Estonia

Style, Fit of Female Uniforms Get Makeover

Leaders Stress Importance of Transformation, Partnerships

Washington Guard, Thai Partners Strengthen Cybersecurity

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Building Partnerships Around the Globe

Beyond the Photo — What Do You Know About the Battle of Iwo Jima?

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