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U.S. Department of Defense

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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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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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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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Joint Statement on the U.S.-ROK Nuclear Consultative Group Simulation

Joint Statement on the U.S.-ROK Nuclear Consultative Group Simulation
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Hold a Press Conference

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Hold a Press Conference
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Defense Science Board Posts Study Report on Climate Change and Global Security

Defense Science Board Posts Study Report on Climate Change and Global Security

From The Services

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Army

NATO Forces Sharpen Live-Agent Skills

NATO Forces Sharpen Live-Agent Skills
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Marine Corps

Marines Dive Into Training

Marines Dive Into Training
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Navy

Naval Air Graduate Soars With Blue Angels

Naval Air Graduate Soars With Blue Angels
A fighter jet lands on a landing strip during the day in front of a forest.
Air Force

Airmen Make Historic Finnish Landing

Airmen Make Historic Finnish Landing
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Space Force

Leaders Highlight Key to Space Security

Leaders Highlight Key to Space Security
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National Guard

Guard Delivers Books to Batswana Children

Guard Delivers Books to Batswana Children

Veteran Resource

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