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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the power of U.S. partnerships in bolstering shared values throughout the Western Hemisphere as he presided over Southcom's change of command ceremony at the combatant command's headquarters in Doral, Fla.
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.
Celebrate the Marine Corps' birthday by seeing if you have what it takes to become a Devil Dog.Â
The National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio, takes visitors on a narrative journey of the individual stories and shared experiences of veterans throughout history.
Test your knowledge of how Veterans Day came about and what it means.
Take a look behind the lens at the missions and accomplishments of the men and women who serve in the U.S. armed forces.