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U.S. Department of Defense

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Spotlight

California Wildfire Response

The Defense Department is going to do everything it can to support all those who are battling the fires in California.

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California Wildfire Response
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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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Armed Forces Farewell Honoring President Joe Biden

Armed Forces Farewell Honoring President Joe Biden

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Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the Ceasefire, Hostage-Release Deal Between Israel, Hamas

Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the Ceasefire, Hostage-Release Deal Between Israel, Hamas

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Senior Defense Officials Hold Roundtable on the 14th Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation

Senior Defense Officials Hold Roundtable on the 14th Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation

From The Services

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Army

U.S. Army South Welcomes New Enlisted Leader

U.S. Army South Welcomes New Enlisted Leader
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Marine Corps

U.S., Thai Marines Plan Future Engagements

U.S., Thai Marines Plan Future Engagements
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Navy

Service Secretary Visits USS George H.W. Bush

Service Secretary Visits USS George H.W. Bush
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 153rd Airlift Wing tow a C-130H Hercules aircraft out of a hangar in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Jan. 10, 2025, to support firefighting efforts in the Los Angeles area. U.S. Northern Command activated three Wyoming Air National Guard C-130s equipped with Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems and associated personnel to assist firefighting efforts in California.
Air Force

Aircrews Help Firefighters With California Fires

Aircrews Help Firefighters With California Fires
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Space Force

Guardians Train for Presidential Inauguration

Guardians Train for Presidential Inauguration
The Idaho National Guard deployed 10 UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and more than 80 Soldiers to Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Jan. 10-11 on a year-long mission to support the Joint Emergency Evacuation Plan.
National Guard

Helicopter Company Deploys to Virginia

Helicopter Company Deploys to Virginia

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