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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

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, 2022.

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Support for Ukraine
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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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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Makes Thanksgiving Calls to Deployed Service Members

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Makes Thanksgiving Calls to Deployed Service Members

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Statement From Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the Ceasefire Agreed to by Israel and Lebanon

Statement From Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the Ceasefire Agreed to by Israel and Lebanon

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Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press Briefing

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press Briefing

From The Services

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Army

EOD Officer Earns Soldier Expert Badge

EOD Officer Earns Soldier Expert Badge
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Marine Corps

Troops Enhance Amphibious Skills During 'Quart'

Troops Enhance Amphibious Skills During 'Quart'
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Navy

Culinary Specialists Prepare Season's Staples

Culinary Specialists Prepare Season's Staples
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Air Force

Airman Embraces Heritage, Service

Airman Embraces Heritage, Service
Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton and her staff pose for a group photo alongside Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 875 cadre members Nov. 19, 2024, on the Virginia Tech Drillfield, Blacksburg, Va. (Photo by Cadet Vanessa Barsoom)
Space Force

Leader Inspires Cadets at Virginia Tech

Leader Inspires Cadets at Virginia Tech
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National Guard

Michigan Guard Partners With Sierra Leone

Michigan Guard Partners With Sierra Leone

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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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