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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III laid out a new Defense Department vision for ensuring a prosperous and secure Indo-Pacific through enhanced collaboration among Southeast Asian nations as he met with key defense leaders in Laos.
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.
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.
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.
National Guard soldiers and airmen answer the call around the globe, partnering with nearly half the world's nations to advance peace and security through the Defense Department's State Partnership Program.
How worldly are you in the ways of the State Partnership Program, through which the National Guard builds partnerships with countries around the globe?
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, America's final resting place for those whose remains have not been found or identified, inspires reflection on service, valor, sacrifice and mourning.
Take a look behind the lens at the missions and accomplishments of the men and women who serve in the U.S. armed forces.