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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Richard Marles pose for a photo on the steps on the Pentagon. — News
Austin Notes Progress on Development of Australia's Nuclear-Powered Sub

The U.S. and Australia signaled their continued commitment to AUKUS, which is the trilateral security pact among Australia, the United Kingdom and the U.S., Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.

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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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Four service members stand on the wing of a military aircraft as one reenlists in the military. — 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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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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Valor Before Freedom: Test Your Knowledge of Black Military History

Black men and women have a storied history in the U.S. military, despite facing discrimination on the homefront.

Building Partnerships Around the Globe

The National Guard isn't just your response team at home. Citizen soldiers and airmen answer the call around the globe, partnering with nearly half the world's nations to advance peace and security through the Defense Department's State Partnership Program.

TOPGUN: Edge of Aviation

More than three decades ago, the movie Top Gun not only had everyone feeling "the need for speed," it also introduced the Navy's elite fighter weapons school to the world.

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Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks Travels to U.S. Central Command, U.S. Special Operations Command

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Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict Visits Norway to Deepen Special Operations Integration

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