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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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Spotlight

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 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

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Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine

Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Hosted Bilateral in Honor of Indian Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Hosted Bilateral in Honor of Indian Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh

From The Services

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Army

Strengthening Alliances in Nordic Defense

Strengthening Alliances in Nordic Defense
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Marine Corps

Training System Enhances Readiness, Prioritizes Safety

Training System Enhances Readiness, Prioritizes Safety
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Navy

U.S., Italian Forces Operate in Philippine Sea

U.S., Italian Forces Operate in Philippine Sea
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Air Force

Competition Tests Medic Teams

Competition Tests Medic Teams
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Space Force

Enlisted Leader Visits Guardians at Texas Base

Enlisted Leader Visits Guardians at Texas Base
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National Guard

Soldiers Head to Europe for Training Mission

Soldiers Head to Europe for Training Mission

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