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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

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

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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Readout of Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Polish Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz

Readout of Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Polish Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz

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Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds a Press Conference

Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds a Press Conference

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DOD Chief Digital, AI Office Launches Open DAGIR Challenge on Tradewinds

DOD Chief Digital, AI Office Launches Open DAGIR Challenge on Tradewinds

From The Services

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Army

Veteran Shares Premature Son's Journey

Veteran Shares Premature Son's Journey
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Marine Corps

Sniper Training Improves Precision, Adaptability

Sniper Training Improves Precision, Adaptability
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Navy

USS Cowpens Decommissions

USS Cowpens Decommissions
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Air Force

C-130 Hercules Celebrates 70th Anniversary

C-130 Hercules Celebrates 70th Anniversary
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Space Force

Guardians to Begin First Officer Training Course

Guardians to Begin First Officer Training Course
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National Guard

Toxic Swell Enhances Interoperability, Readiness

Toxic Swell Enhances Interoperability, Readiness

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