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U.S. Department of Defense

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Austins Deliver Holiday Message

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Charlene Austin send holiday greetings to Defense Department service members and civilians.

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Austins Deliver Holiday Message
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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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Readout of Acting Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Ms. Amanda Dory's Meetings With Beninese Ministerial Leaders

Readout of Acting Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Ms. Amanda Dory's Meetings With Beninese Ministerial Leaders

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Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds an Off-Camera, On-The-Record Press Briefing

Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds an Off-Camera, On-The-Record Press Briefing

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Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine

Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine

From The Services

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Army

Association Honors Volunteer Family of the Year

Association Honors Volunteer Family of the Year
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Marine Corps

Regiment Receives Ground-Based Anti-Ship Missile Launcher

Regiment Receives Ground-Based Anti-Ship Missile Launcher
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Navy

Expert Shares Holiday Safety Tips

Expert Shares Holiday Safety Tips
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Air Force

180,000 Pounds of Humanitarian Aid Arrives at Honduran Air Base

180,000 Pounds of Humanitarian Aid Arrives at Honduran Air Base
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Space Force

Astronauts Connect With STEM Students

Astronauts Connect With STEM Students
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National Guard

Operation Brings Holiday Cheer in Alaska

Operation Brings Holiday Cheer in Alaska

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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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