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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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Press Briefing on the Findings of the FY21 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military

Press Briefing on the Findings of the FY21 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks Welcoming Denmark's Minister of Defense Morten Bodskov to the Pentagon

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks Welcoming Denmark's Minister of Defense Morten Bodskov to the Pentagon

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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Call With Philippines Senior Undersecretary and Officer in Charge of the Department of National Defense Jose Faustino, Jr.

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Call With Philippines Senior Undersecretary and Officer in Charge of the Department of National Defense Jose Faustino, Jr.

From The Services

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Army

Belgium Memorial Event Highlights Key Battles

Belgium Memorial Event Highlights Key Battles
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Marine Corps

Bomb Squad Train to Survive in Jungle Crab

Bomb Squad Train to Survive in Jungle Crab
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Navy

Pacific Partnership Kicks Off in Solomon Islands

Pacific Partnership Kicks Off in Solomon Islands
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Air Force

Air Force Remembers Historic Afghan Airlift

Air Force Remembers Historic Afghan Airlift
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Space Force

Soldiers, Airmen Join Guardians for Space Flag

Soldiers, Airmen Join Guardians for Space Flag
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National Guard

Missouri Airmen Perform First 'Wet-Wing' Defuel

Missouri Airmen Perform First 'Wet-Wing' Defuel

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