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U.S. Department of Defense

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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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Focus on Indo-Pacific
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Spotlight

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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Taking Care of Our People
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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 Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant
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Statement From Department of Defense Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder on the Terrorist Attack in Israel

Statement From Department of Defense Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder on the Terrorist Attack in Israel
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Flag Officer Announcements

Flag Officer Announcements

From The Services

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Army

Japanese Partners Tour Army Vessel

Japanese Partners Tour Army Vessel
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Marine Corps

Camp Blaz Holds Ceremony for Memorial

Camp Blaz Holds Ceremony for Memorial
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Navy

USS Wasp Preps for Sea Trials

USS Wasp Preps for Sea Trials
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Air Force

U.S., Japanese Troops Team Up for Exercise

U.S., Japanese Troops Team Up for Exercise
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Space Force

Training Event Prepares Cadets for Space Force

Training Event Prepares Cadets for Space Force
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National Guard

105th Airlift Wing Earns Meritorious Unit Award

105th Airlift Wing Earns Meritorious Unit Award

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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