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U.S. Department of Defense

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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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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

Value of Service

The U.S. military, the world's finest fighting force, is made up entirely of volunteers, reinforcing the American ideal of personal freedom while offering those with the desire and ability to serve opportunity, community and purpose.

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Value of Service
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News

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Trilateral Maritime Capabilities Test a Stepping-Stone Toward Future AUKUS Successes

Trilateral Maritime Capabilities Test a Stepping-Stone Toward Future AUKUS Successes
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Defense Department Announces First Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy

Defense Department Announces First Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy
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Command Senior Enlisted Leader Assignment

Command Senior Enlisted Leader Assignment

From The Services

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Army

Soldiers Get 'Ready Steady' in Naples

Soldiers Get 'Ready Steady' in Naples
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Marine Corps

How Montford Point Marines Changed History

How Montford Point Marines Changed History
Capt. Thomas Lovett, Chief of Staff of Carrier Strike Group Eight (CSG 8), has a discussion with Capt. Marco Felici
Navy

U.S., Italian Ships Train Together

U.S., Italian Ships Train Together
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Air Force

Leaders' New Training to Aid Warfighters

Leaders' New Training to Aid Warfighters
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Space Force

Guardians to Begin First Officer Training Course

Guardians to Begin First Officer Training Course
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National Guard

Guardsman Performs at Yankee Stadium

Guardsman Performs at Yankee Stadium

Veteran Resource

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