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U.S. Department of Defense

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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 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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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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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov
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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 Announces 2024 Vannevar Bush Fellows to Pursue Breakthrough Research

DOD Announces 2024 Vannevar Bush Fellows to Pursue Breakthrough Research

From The Services

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Army

Army Tests New Helicopter

Army Tests New Helicopter
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Marine Corps

U.S., Philippines Participate in MASA Exercise

U.S., Philippines Participate in MASA Exercise
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Navy

Experts Study Sleep, Fatigue Among Sailors

Experts Study Sleep, Fatigue Among Sailors
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Air Force

Air Force Activates Warrant Officer Training School

Air Force Activates Warrant Officer Training School
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Space Force

National Space Intelligence Center Changes Leaders

National Space Intelligence Center Changes Leaders
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National Guard

Former Guardsman Receives Bronze Star for Actions in Iraq

Former Guardsman Receives Bronze Star for Actions in Iraq

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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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