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U.S. Department of Defense

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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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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

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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Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds an Off-Camera, On-the-Record Press Briefing

Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds an Off-Camera, On-the-Record Press Briefing

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Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Concludes Visit to Cambodia, Thailand and Brunei

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Concludes Visit to Cambodia, Thailand and Brunei

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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov

From The Services

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Army

Soldiers Head to Thailand for Cobra Gold

Soldiers Head to Thailand for Cobra Gold
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Marine Corps

Couple Shares Rare Promotion

Couple Shares Rare Promotion
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Navy

Meet the Navy's Only Model Ship Builder

Meet the Navy's Only Model Ship Builder
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Air Force

Air Force Successfully Tests New Power Lightcart

Air Force Successfully Tests New Power Lightcart
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Space Force

Revised Dress, Personal Appearance Instruction Announced

Revised Dress, Personal Appearance Instruction Announced
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National Guard

Guard Fights Missouri River Ice Jams

Guard Fights Missouri River Ice Jams

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