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U.S. Department of Defense

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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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Spotlight

Engineering in DOD

Military and civilian engineers share a unique mission within the Defense Department — to advance cutting-edge engineering technology, systems and practices in specializations that range from cyber and space to hypersonics and quantum science and more, all in support of the warfighter.

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Engineering in DOD
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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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News

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Defense Department Awards $3.3 Million in NDEP Grants to Support Civic Engagement

Defense Department Awards $3.3 Million in NDEP Grants to Support Civic Engagement

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DOD Hyper-AMPD! Prize Challenge Awards $1 Million for Concepts Enabling Rapid Delivery of Hypersonic Prototypes

DOD Hyper-AMPD! Prize Challenge Awards $1 Million for Concepts Enabling Rapid Delivery of Hypersonic Prototypes

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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto

From The Services

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Army

Soldier Achieves Childhood Goals Through Service

Soldier Achieves Childhood Goals Through Service
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Marine Corps

Destroyer Named For World War II Marine Hero

Destroyer Named For World War II Marine Hero
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Navy

Sailors Conduct Oil Spill Response Training

Sailors Conduct Oil Spill Response Training
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Air Force

Base Celebrates Native American Indian Heritage

Base Celebrates Native American Indian Heritage
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Flosi speaks to Guardians and Airmen during an all call at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
Space Force

Leader Visits Vandenberg Space Force Base

Leader Visits Vandenberg Space Force Base
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National Guard

Utah Guard Showcases Nuclear Readiness

Utah Guard Showcases Nuclear Readiness

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Multimedia

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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