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U.S. Department of Defense

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Spotlight

Remembering September 11, 2001

The Defense Department honors the memories of those who died during the 9/11 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pa.

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Remembering September 11, 2001
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Experience

National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial

The Pentagon Memorial is the first national memorial dedicated to honoring the 184 people whose lives were lost when hijackers flew a jetliner into the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001.

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National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
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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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Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III in Memory of Those Taken From Us in the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks

Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III in Memory of Those Taken From Us in the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
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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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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

Soldiers Join Coastal Cleanup

Soldiers Join Coastal Cleanup
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Marine Corps

Marines Master Northern Strike

Marines Master Northern Strike
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Navy

U.S., Australian Forces Kick Off Kakadu

U.S., Australian Forces Kick Off Kakadu
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Air Force

Commander Visits Cherokee Nation to Boost Recruitment

Commander Visits Cherokee Nation to Boost Recruitment
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Space Force

Leaders Host International Summit

Leaders Host International Summit
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National Guard

Calvary Squadron Conquer Spur Ride

Calvary Squadron Conquer Spur Ride

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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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