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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

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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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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Office of Strategic Capital Announces Release of Fiscal Year 2025 Investment Strategy

Office of Strategic Capital Announces Release of Fiscal Year 2025 Investment Strategy
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FY25 Investment Strategy for Office of Strategic Capital

FY25 Investment Strategy for Office of Strategic Capital
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CDAO Sponsors Crowdsourced AI Assurance Pilot in the Context of Military Medicine

CDAO Sponsors Crowdsourced AI Assurance Pilot in the Context of Military Medicine

From The Services

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Army

Team Strengthens Security Cooperation in Mauritania

Team Strengthens Security Cooperation in Mauritania
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Marine Corps

Corps Announces Launch of Staff NCO Leadership School

Corps Announces Launch of Staff NCO Leadership School
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Navy

Service Leaders Honor President Carter's Legacy

Service Leaders Honor President Carter's Legacy
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Air Force

Accessions Center Early Wins Pave the Way for FY 25 Success

Accessions Center Early Wins Pave the Way for FY 25 Success
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Space Force

Component Celebrates First Year, Establishes Strategic Vision

Component Celebrates First Year, Establishes Strategic Vision
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National Guard

Oregon Airman Completes Commander Tour in Antarctica

Oregon Airman Completes Commander Tour in Antarctica

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