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U.S. Department of Defense

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Spotlight

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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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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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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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
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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With German Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With German Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius
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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov

From The Services

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Army

From Sleigh to Humvee in Rural Alaska

From Sleigh to Humvee in Rural Alaska
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Marine Corps

Marines Expand International Science Exchange

Marines Expand International Science Exchange
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Navy

'Simulators at Sea' System Boosts Readiness

'Simulators at Sea' System Boosts Readiness
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Air Force

Operation Delivers Supplies, Holiday Cheer to Pacific Islands

Operation Delivers Supplies, Holiday Cheer to Pacific Islands
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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

Kentucky Airman Helps Recover Missing Aircrew in Vietnam

Kentucky Airman Helps Recover Missing Aircrew in Vietnam

Veteran Resource

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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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