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U.S. Department of Defense

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Spotlight

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

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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Statement From Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the Ceasefire Agreed to by Israel and Lebanon

Statement From Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the Ceasefire Agreed to by Israel and Lebanon

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Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press Briefing

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press Briefing

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On-Camera Press Briefing

On-Camera Press Briefing

From The Services

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Army

Engineer Reflects on Cherokee Heritage

Engineer Reflects on Cherokee Heritage
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Marine Corps

Marines Honor Leader in Wreath Laying Ceremony

Marines Honor Leader in Wreath Laying Ceremony
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Navy

Culinary Specialists Prepare Season's Staples

Culinary Specialists Prepare Season's Staples
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Air Force

Airmen Invent New Remote Start Capability

Airmen Invent New Remote Start Capability
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Space Force

Indo-Pacific Guardians Mark Two Years

Indo-Pacific Guardians Mark Two Years
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National Guard

Soldiers Train to Use Drones for Calling Artillery

Soldiers Train to Use Drones for Calling Artillery

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