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U.S. Department of Defense

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Spotlight on NATO

NATO is a transatlantic alliance of 30 like-minded North American and European countries securing peace since 1949.

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Spotlight on NATO
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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.

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Support for Ukraine
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III

As the 28th secretary of defense, Lloyd J. Austin III is the principal assistant to the president in all matters relating to the Department of Defense and also serves on the National Security Council.

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
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Austin Meets Prime Minister Trudeau at Joint U.S.-Canada Command

Austin Meets Prime Minister Trudeau at Joint U.S.-Canada Command
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Modernized, Interoperable Guard Is Hedge Against Peer Competitors

Modernized, Interoperable Guard Is Hedge Against Peer Competitors
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DOD Pays Tribute to LGBTQ+ Service Members

DOD Pays Tribute to LGBTQ+ Service Members
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Trip to Indo-Pacific Allows Austin to Continue Outreach

Trip to Indo-Pacific Allows Austin to Continue Outreach
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Coronavirus: DOD Response

Coronavirus: DOD Response

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Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks and Jim Mitre Conduct a Fireside Chat at the Virtual Department of Defense Digital and AI Symposium

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks and Jim Mitre Conduct a Fireside Chat at the Virtual Department of Defense Digital and AI Symposium

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Defense Officials Discuss the Role of the Chief Digital, AI Office at the Virtual Department of Defense Digital and AI Symposium

Defense Officials Discuss the Role of the Chief Digital, AI Office at the Virtual Department of Defense Digital and AI Symposium

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Flag Officer Announcement

Flag Officer Announcement

From The Services

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Army

Soldiers Participate in Exercise Defender Europe

Soldiers Participate in Exercise Defender Europe
A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules, assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), prepares to take off for flight from Łask Air Base, Poland, April 15, 2022. 2nd MAW units are deployed to enhance NATO's capabilities in Eastern Europe at the invitation of the host nation.
Marine Corps

Marines Deploy to Poland

Marines Deploy to Poland
Ships participating in exercise BALTOPS22 prepare to depart Stockholm, June 5, 2022.
Navy

Exercise Baltic Operations Kicks Off

Exercise Baltic Operations Kicks Off
Grey Wolf test flight
Air Force

New Helicopters Will Go to Joint Base Andrews

New Helicopters Will Go to Joint Base Andrews
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Space Force

DOD Honors Troops for Sexual Assault Prevention Efforts

DOD Honors Troops for Sexual Assault Prevention Efforts
Participants from the National Guard and other services receive instructions for Cyber Shield 2022 at Camp Robinson in North Little Rock, Arkansas, June 5, 2022. The mission of Cyber Shield is to develop, train and exercise cyber forces in defending computer networks and responding to cyber incidents.
National Guard

Guardsmen Participate in Cyber Shield Exercise

Guardsmen Participate in Cyber Shield Exercise

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