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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

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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DOD Announces New Director for Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies

DOD Announces New Director for Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies
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DOD Awards Project to Develop Open Radio Access Network Prototype at Fort Bliss

DOD Awards Project to Develop Open Radio Access Network Prototype at Fort Bliss
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Statement From Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder on Middle East Force Posture Updates

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

From The Services

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Army

Leader Urges Reporting Unexploded Bombs

Leader Urges Reporting Unexploded Bombs
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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

U.S., Egyptian Sailors Train Together

U.S., Egyptian Sailors Train Together
USAF
Air Force

New Platform Provides Launchpad for Innovation

New Platform Provides Launchpad for Innovation
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Space Force

Exhibit Honors Centaur Rockets' Historic Contributions

Exhibit Honors Centaur Rockets' Historic Contributions
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National Guard

Guardsmen Aid Artic Flood Recovery

Guardsmen Aid Artic Flood Recovery

Veteran Resource

Interactive Experiences

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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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