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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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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 of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa
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Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds Press Briefing

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds Press Briefing
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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

From The Services

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Army

Army Provides Financial Services to Soldiers

Army Provides Financial Services to Soldiers
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Marine Corps

U.S., South Korean Forces Train Together

U.S., South Korean Forces Train Together
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Navy

Sailors Bid Farewell to Navy's Last Legacy Aircraft

Sailors Bid Farewell to Navy's Last Legacy Aircraft
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Air Force

Leaders Highlight Mobility, Adaptability at Symposium

Leaders Highlight Mobility, Adaptability at Symposium
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Space Force

7 Teams Advance to Finals in Space Competition

7 Teams Advance to Finals in Space Competition
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National Guard

Guardsman Reflects on Cultural Heritage, Service

Guardsman Reflects on Cultural Heritage, Service

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