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U.S. Department of Defense

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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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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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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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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant
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Military Libraries Week 2024

Military Libraries Week 2024
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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With the Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Khalid Bin Mohamed Al Attiyah

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With the Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Khalid Bin Mohamed Al Attiyah

From The Services

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Army

Soldier Welcomes Opportunity to Lead Chemical Company

Soldier Welcomes Opportunity to Lead Chemical Company
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Marine Corps

Marine Corps Celebrates 249th Birthday

Marine Corps Celebrates 249th Birthday
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Navy

Sailors, Marines Conclude CARAT Exercise in Malaysia

Sailors, Marines Conclude CARAT Exercise in Malaysia
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Air Force

Minuteman III Test Showcases Nuclear Readiness

Minuteman III Test Showcases Nuclear Readiness
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Space Force

Meet Chappie: A Tool for Saving Lives

Meet Chappie: A Tool for Saving Lives
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National Guard

U.S., Morocco Strengthen Military Partnership at Air Show

U.S., Morocco Strengthen Military Partnership at Air Show

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