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U.S. Department of Defense

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2024 China Military Power Report

The 2024 "Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China" report charts the course of China's national, economic and military strategy and offers insight on the People's Liberation Army's strategy, current capabilities and activities as well as its future modernization goals.

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2024 China Military Power Report
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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 Phone Call With Turkish Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Phone Call With Turkish Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler
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Defense Department Awards $253.7 Million to Expand Facilities for Gas Turbine Engine Production

Defense Department Awards $253.7 Million to Expand Facilities for Gas Turbine Engine Production
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Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Congressional Passage of Another Continuing Resolution

Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Congressional Passage of Another Continuing Resolution

From The Services

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Army

Iraqi American Officer Recalls Mission That Led to Service

Iraqi American Officer Recalls Mission That Led to Service
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Marine Corps

Leaders Deliver Holiday Message to the Force

Leaders Deliver Holiday Message to the Force
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Navy

Office Releases 2025 Navy Week Schedule

Office Releases 2025 Navy Week Schedule
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Air Force

Center Announces Updates to Medical Waiver Policies

Center Announces Updates to Medical Waiver Policies
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Space Force

Command Activates First Space Force Cyber Range Squadron

Command Activates First Space Force Cyber Range Squadron
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National Guard

Virginia Soldiers Hone Sling-Load Skills

Virginia Soldiers Hone Sling-Load Skills

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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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