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U.S. Department of Defense

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Spotlight on NATO

NATO is a transatlantic alliance of 32 like-minded North American and European countries securing peace since 1949.

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Spotlight on NATO
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Helping Hands

More than just a fighting force, the Defense Department delivers health care, disaster relief and other support to people around the world in humanitarian missions every day.

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Helping Hands
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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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News

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New Members Appointed to DACOWITS

New Members Appointed to DACOWITS
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Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks Remarks for the Joint Women's Leadership Symposium Arlington, Virginia (As Delivered)

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks Remarks for the Joint Women's Leadership Symposium Arlington, Virginia (As Delivered)
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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro Jr.

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro Jr.

From The Services

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Army

Explosive Ordnance Techs, Moroccan Forces Train in African Lion

Explosive Ordnance Techs, Moroccan Forces Train in African Lion
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Marine Corps

Marines Conduct Historic Amphibious Landing

Marines Conduct Historic Amphibious Landing
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Navy

USS George Washington, Peruvian Navy Conduct Exercises

USS George Washington, Peruvian Navy Conduct Exercises
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Air Force

Updated Energy Plan Seeks Increased Agility, Resilience

Updated Energy Plan Seeks Increased Agility, Resilience
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Space Force

Space Force Releases Latest Promotion Cycle

Space Force Releases Latest Promotion Cycle
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National Guard

Guard Members Test Skills During Cyber Shield 2024

Guard Members Test Skills During Cyber Shield 2024

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Take a look behind the lens at the missions and accomplishments of the men and women who serve in the U.S. armed forces.

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