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U.S. Department of Defense

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FY 2024 Defense Budget

The fiscal year 2024 defense budget positions DOD to best support its people and allies through this decisive decade, ensuring the United States is prepared to meet the challenges of today, tomorrow and into the future.

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FY 2024 Defense Budget
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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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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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Defense Production Act Title III Presidential Determination for Printed Circuit Boards and Advanced Packaging Production Capability

Defense Production Act Title III Presidential Determination for Printed Circuit Boards and Advanced Packaging Production Capability
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Military Commissions Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri Pre-Trial Hearing

Military Commissions Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri Pre-Trial Hearing
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Department of Defense Support to the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability

Department of Defense Support to the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability

From The Services

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Army

Army Sets Up Permanent Garrison in Poland

Army Sets Up Permanent Garrison in Poland
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, approaches Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Feb. 2, 2023. U.S. Marines and Airmen participated in an alternate insertion and extraction exercise to enhance joint interoperability and techniques for personnel recovery.
Marine Corps

Marine Travels the World as Osprey Crew Chief

Marine Travels the World as Osprey Crew Chief
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Navy

Navy, EU Conduct Patrol in Arabian Sea

Navy, EU Conduct Patrol in Arabian Sea
A hypersonic sled travels 6,400-feet per second on a monorail and is recovered as part of the Hypersonic Sled Recovery effort at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex High Speed Test Track at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., April 7, 2022. This test marked the fastest recovery of a monorail sled in over 30 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Deidre Moon)
Air Force

Force Aims to Power Rocket Sleds Into Future

Force Aims to Power Rocket Sleds Into Future
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Space Force

Space Force Announces New Research Opportunity

Space Force Announces New Research Opportunity
The Virginia National Guard’s Fort Pickett was officially redesignated Fort Barfoot in honor of Col. Van T. Barfoot, a World War II Medal of Honor recipient with extensive Virginia ties, during a ceremony March 24, 2023, at the Blackstone Army Airfield near Blackstone, Virginia. Barfoot’s daughter, Margaret Nicholls; Sen. Tim Kaine; Lt. Gen. Jon Jensen, director of the Army National Guard, and Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the adjutant general of Virginia, spoke at the ceremony and unveiled the sign that will mark the front entrance of the installation.
National Guard

Virginia Installation Gets New Name

Virginia Installation Gets New Name

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Take a look behind the lens at the missions and accomplishments of the men and women who serve in the U.S. armed forces.

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