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U.S. Department of Defense

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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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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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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With South Korean Minister of Defense Kim Yong-hyun

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With South Korean Minister of Defense Kim Yong-hyun

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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

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DOD Improves Microelectronics Education, Workforce Training in Indiana

DOD Improves Microelectronics Education, Workforce Training in Indiana

From The Services

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Army

9/11 Attacks Spurs Call to Serve for Twins, Cadet

9/11 Attacks Spurs Call to Serve for Twins, Cadet
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Marine Corps

Integrated Training Increases Lethality

Integrated Training Increases Lethality
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Navy

USS New York: Floating Memorial to 9/11 Victims

USS New York: Floating Memorial to 9/11 Victims
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Air Force

Airmen Honor 9/11 Heroes in Annual Remembrance 5K

Airmen Honor 9/11 Heroes in Annual Remembrance 5K
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Space Force

Leaders Host International Summit

Leaders Host International Summit
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National Guard

Oregon Guard Supports Wildland Fire Response

Oregon Guard Supports Wildland Fire Response

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