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U.S. Department of Defense

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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

Taking Care of Our People

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.

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Taking Care of Our People
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Spotlight

Science and Technology

The Defense Department serves as an innovative leader in developing technology to protect all Americans – on and off the battlefield.

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Science and Technology
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News

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DOD Releases List of Chinese Military Companies in Accordance with Section 1260H of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

DOD Releases List of Chinese Military Companies in Accordance with Section 1260H of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
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Entities Identified as Chinese Military Companies Operating in the United States

Entities Identified as Chinese Military Companies Operating in the United States
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Department of Defense Awards $14.3 Million to Expand Sources of Solid Rocket Motors

Department of Defense Awards $14.3 Million to Expand Sources of Solid Rocket Motors

From The Services

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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
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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

Interactive Experiences

Multimedia

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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