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President Joe Biden stands at a lectern in front of a U.S. flag and Vice President Kamala Harris applauds behind him. — News
Biden Issues Wake-Up Call for Americans on Threats to Democracy

President Joe Biden used the State of the Union speech to alert Americans to the challenges against democracy abroad and at home.

Pallets of humanitarian assistance are staged near the ramp of a military aircraft. — Spotlight
Helping Hands

More than just a fighting force, the Defense Department delivers health care, disaster relief and other support to people around the world in humanitarian missions every day.
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Spotlight on NATO

NATO is a transatlantic alliance of 31 like-minded North American and European countries securing peace since 1949.
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Four Army colonels walk together outside a stone building. — Spotlight
Women's History Month

The Defense Department honors the contributions of women serving in the military and DOD civilian forces, celebrating the richness and diversity of their achievements in March and throughout the year.
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History of the Defense Department

The Department of Defense is America's oldest and largest government agency, tracing its roots back to pre-Revolutionary times. Learn about key moments in DOD's rich history.

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When Making a Scene Is Part of the Drill

Service members' passion, professionalism and purpose aren't just apparent on the battlefield, but also in the venues where military demonstration teams showcase their skills in the sky and on land. See what you know about the teams

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Roles of the Rainbow

You may know your colors, but do you know what they represent on the flight decks of Navy ships? Test your knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the rainbow at sea.

Biden Issues Wake-Up Call for Americans on Threats to Democracy

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Readout of U.S.-Serbia Bilateral Defense Consultations

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks Remarks for International Women's Day

Statement by Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder on the Historical Record Report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, Volume 1

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STEM Students Flock to Army Hiring Event

U.S., Korean Marines Conduct Freedom Shield 24

Sailors, Marines Execute Steadfast Defender Mission

Maryland Air Base Transitions to Cyber Mission

Guardians Receive Revised Dress, Personal Appearance Instruction

Guard Honors Legacy of Harlem Hellfighters

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