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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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Philippines, U.S. Announce Four New Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement Sites

Philippines, U.S. Announce Four New Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement Sites
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Ukraine Contracting Fact Sheet – Jan. 31

Ukraine Contracting Fact Sheet – Jan. 31
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2023 Department of Defense Black History Month Observance

2023 Department of Defense Black History Month Observance

From The Services

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Army

Firefighters Receive Promotions, Recognition

Firefighters Receive Promotions, Recognition
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Marine Corps

Navy Chaplain Corps Safeguards Marine Readiness

Navy Chaplain Corps Safeguards Marine Readiness
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Navy

USS Leyte Gulf Visits Greece

USS Leyte Gulf Visits Greece
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Air Force

Biologists Assist With Bat Research

Biologists Assist With Bat Research
Department of the Air Force News
Space Force

Leaders Focus on Support to Domestic Violence Victims

Leaders Focus on Support to Domestic Violence Victims
Pennsylvania Army National Guard Soldiers with the 252nd Composite Supply Company, 728th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 213th Regional Support Group, participate in the Danish Contingent March at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Jan. 15, 2023. The Soldiers are deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Spartan Shield.
National Guard

Guardsmen Complete Danish Military Challenge

Guardsmen Complete Danish Military Challenge

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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