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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

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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News

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Concludes 12th Visit to the Indo-Pacific

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Concludes 12th Visit to the Indo-Pacific

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Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds an Off-Camera, On-The-Record Press Briefing

Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds an Off-Camera, On-The-Record Press Briefing

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Defense Department Awards $5.1 Million to Demonstrate and Establish Process to Recrystallize Nitroguanidine

Defense Department Awards $5.1 Million to Demonstrate and Establish Process to Recrystallize Nitroguanidine

From The Services

Army Reserve Soldier and NASA astronaut receives rare honor
Army

Soldier-Astronaut Receives Rare Honor

Soldier-Astronaut Receives Rare Honor
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Marine Corps

Exercise Highlights U.S.-Indonesian Partnership

Exercise Highlights U.S.-Indonesian Partnership
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Navy

Aircraft Carrier Visits Malaysia

Aircraft Carrier Visits Malaysia
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Air Force

Arkansas Base Gains F-35s for Foreign Military Sales

Arkansas Base Gains F-35s for Foreign Military Sales
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Space Force

Space Force Accepting New Research Proposals

Space Force Accepting New Research Proposals
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National Guard

Utah Guard Boosts Lethality With New Aircraft

Utah Guard Boosts Lethality With New Aircraft

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