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U.S. Department of Defense

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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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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

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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News

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Statement From Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder on Middle East Force Posture Updates

Statement From Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder on Middle East Force Posture Updates
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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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Ukraine Fact Sheet 1 November

Ukraine Fact Sheet 1 November

From The Services

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Army

Soldier Recognized for Supporting EOD Techs

Soldier Recognized for Supporting EOD Techs
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Marine Corps

Marine Saves 2 People From Drowning in Hawaii

Marine Saves 2 People From Drowning in Hawaii
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Navy

USS Oak Hill Arrives in Cyprus

USS Oak Hill Arrives in Cyprus
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Air Force

New Curriculum to Enhance Technical Training

New Curriculum to Enhance Technical Training
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Space Force

Space Systems Command Outlines Organizational Priorities

Space Systems Command Outlines Organizational Priorities
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National Guard

Guardsmen Complete Pacific Deployment

Guardsmen Complete Pacific Deployment

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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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