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Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III stands at a microphone in front of an American flag. — Live Event
Remarks: Austin Speaks at Tragedy Assistance Program Event

Watch live at 6 p.m. EDT as Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivers remarks at the National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp's banquet.

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Remarks: Austin Speaks at Tragedy Assistance Program Event

Watch live at 6 p.m. EDT as Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivers remarks at the National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp's banquet.

The flags of NATO members blow in the wind. — Spotlight |
Spotlight on NATO

NATO is a transatlantic alliance of 30 like-minded North American and European countries securing peace since 1949.
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Rows of pallets of cargo sit inside an aircraft. — Spotlight |
Support for Ukraine

The United States is working with Allies and partners to support Ukraine in their fight for sovereignty and freedom. As of April 2022, the U.S. has provided Ukraine with $2.6 billion in security assistance since the beginning of Russia's unprovoked assault on February 24.
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Defense Secretary Austin smiles and shakes hands with a U.S. Military Academy cadet on a podium. — Spotlight |
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III

As the 28th secretary of defense, Lloyd J. Austin III is the principal assistant to the president in all matters relating to the Department of Defense and also serves on the National Security Council.
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Ukraine's Military Needs Change as Battle With Russia Continues

The United States is supporting Ukraine's fight against Vladimir Putin's unjust war for the long run and is laser-focused on getting Ukrainian service members the equipment and supplies they need, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said.

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Biden Salutes Naval Academy Graduates

The most important lesson of leadership, President Joe Biden said at the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2022 graduation ceremony, is to "always, always care for your people and respect everyone's power to be inclusive."

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Commencements

The president, vice president and defense leaders deliver messages of hope, encouragement and guidance to graduates of the military academies.

Spotlight | Know Your Military
Military Spouse Appreciation

The Defense Department recognizes the strength and contributions of our nearly 1 million military spouses and offers extra support and activities focused on real-world needs on Military Spouse Appreciation Day each May, and year-round.

Spotlight | Defense News
Coronavirus: DOD Response

The Defense Department is working closely with the Department of Health and Human Services and the State Department to provide support in dealing with the coronavirus outbreak.

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Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby Holds a Press Briefing

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Readout of the 10th Caribbean-United States Security Cooperation Dialogue

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Navy to Commission Virginia-Class Fast Attack Submarine Oregon

From The Services

A soldier poses for a photo. — Army
Soldier Carries on Mother's Legacy

A Marine fires a weapon. — Marine Corps
Snipers Test New Rifle

A sailor places a medal on the uniform of another sailors as others stand on either side. — Navy
Sailors Receive Medals for Saving Shipmate's Life

Two airborne jets. — Air Force
Sentry Savannah Builds Readiness, Lethality

Graphic showing the updates to the service dress uniform. — Space Force
Grooming, Uniform Updates Reflect Excellence, Heritage

Guardsmen carry a patient on a gurney in front of a parked helicopter. — National Guard
Idaho Guard Conducts Medevac, Casualty Training

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For Love of the Game: Baseball's Impact on the Navy

From its introduction into the Navy in the late 1800s, baseball became a phenomenon that U.S. sailors — many of whom were Major League pros — helped to spread around the world.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Take a closer look at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which was dedicated in 1982, fulfilling a promise to never forget those who served and sacrificed during the Vietnam War.

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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