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U.S. Department of Defense

President Joe Biden places the Medal of Honor around the neck of a veteran soldier, with flags in the background.
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7 Soldiers From Korean, Vietnam Wars Receive Medals of Honor

Seven soldiers received the Medal of Honor for their heroic actions during the Korean and Vietnam wars during a ceremony at the White House.

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7 Soldiers From Korean, Vietnam Wars Receive Medals of Honor
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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
Two Army officers salute each other during a ceremony. A large sign and flags are seen in the background.
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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Guantanamo Bay Detainee Transfer Announced

Guantanamo Bay Detainee Transfer Announced
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DOD Establishes Strategic and Critical Materials Board of Directors

DOD Establishes Strategic and Critical Materials Board of Directors
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Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at a Medal of Honor Induction Ceremony (As Delivered)

Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at a Medal of Honor Induction Ceremony (As Delivered)

From The Services

A group of soldiers run on a track inside a gym with weightlifting equipment in the foreground.
Army

Soldiers Receive Body, Mind Resources

Soldiers Receive Body, Mind Resources
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Marine Corps

Officer Shares Recipe for Success

Officer Shares Recipe for Success
In black and white, several small aircraft sit on the deck of a large ship with sailors on deck.
Navy

Leader Names New Destroyer USS Intrepid

Leader Names New Destroyer USS Intrepid
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Air Force

Cadets Receive Flight Academy Scholarship

Cadets Receive Flight Academy Scholarship
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Space Force

Space Launch Delta 45 Breaks Records

Space Launch Delta 45 Breaks Records
Soldiers assigned to the 152nd Engineer Support Company stand in formation during their farewell ceremony at Connecticut Street Armory in Buffalo, New York, Jan. 2, 2025. The unit will train in Texas, before heading to Africa to support Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.
National Guard

Guardsmen Head to the Horn of Africa

Guardsmen Head to the Horn of Africa

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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