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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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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

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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Advisory |

Media Backgrounder: '14th Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation (QRMC)'

Media Backgrounder: '14th Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation (QRMC)'

Speech |

Remarks by Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks at the Defense Innovation Board's Public Meeting

Remarks by Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks at the Defense Innovation Board's Public Meeting

Release |

Defense Innovation Board Releases Two Studies on Scaling Innovation in Nontraditional Industry and Drone Manufacturing

Defense Innovation Board Releases Two Studies on Scaling Innovation in Nontraditional Industry and Drone Manufacturing

From The Services

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Army

U.S., Singapore Boost Partnership, Plan Exercises

U.S., Singapore Boost Partnership, Plan Exercises
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Marine Corps

Marines Compete, Hone Marksmanship Skills

Marines Compete, Hone Marksmanship Skills
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Navy

Navy Names 2 Future Carriers After Presidents

Navy Names 2 Future Carriers After Presidents
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Air Force

Airmen Take On California Wildfires

Airmen Take On California Wildfires
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Space Force

Leader Charts Future Space Vision

Leader Charts Future Space Vision
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National Guard

Guard Chief Praises Guardsmen Fighting Fires

Guard Chief Praises Guardsmen Fighting Fires

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