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U.S. Department of Defense

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Austin Marks Deepening U.S.-Philippine Ties During Visit to Manila

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III arrived in the Philippines where he continues to build on the momentum forged under his tenure in strengthening the long-time U.S.-Philippine alliance.  

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Austin Marks Deepening U.S.-Philippine Ties During Visit to Manila
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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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Australia-U.K.-U.S. Security Partnership

The United States, Australia and the United Kingdom laid out an ambitious vision that will strengthen combined military capabilities, boost defense industrial capacity, enhance ability to deter aggression and promote the shared goal of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Australia-U.K.-U.S. Security Partnership
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On-Camera Press Briefing

On-Camera Press Briefing

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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With British Defense Secretary John Healey

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With British Defense Secretary John Healey

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Joint Press Release on the Visit of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III to the Philippines

Joint Press Release on the Visit of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III to the Philippines

From The Services

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Army

Guardsmen to Partner With Saudi Arabia

Guardsmen to Partner With Saudi Arabia
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Marine Corps

Marines, Sailors Train Together in First QUART Exercise

Marines, Sailors Train Together in First QUART Exercise
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Navy

Service Members, Partners Train Together

Service Members, Partners Train Together
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Air Force

Airmen Showcase Skills at Bahrain Air Show

Airmen Showcase Skills at Bahrain Air Show
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Space Force

Leader Visits Vandenberg Space Force Base

Leader Visits Vandenberg Space Force Base
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National Guard

Guardsman Excels in Military Skills Competition

Guardsman Excels in Military Skills Competition

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