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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.

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Support for Ukraine
DOD in Photos 2023
Experience

DOD in Photos 2023

Take a look at the Defense Department and its people through the eyes of military photographers during operations, training activities, humanitarian missions and other major events of 2023.

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DOD in Photos 2023
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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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Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Ms. Sabrina Singh Holds an Off-Camera, On-the-Record Press Briefing

Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Ms. Sabrina Singh Holds an Off-Camera, On-the-Record Press Briefing

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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu and Defense Minister Angel Tîlv�?r

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu and Defense Minister Angel Tîlv�?r

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Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed et al. Pre-Trial Hearing

Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed et al. Pre-Trial Hearing

From The Services

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Army

Exercise Begins With Historic Communications Demo

Exercise Begins With Historic Communications Demo
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Marine Corps

Vipers, Heavy Haulers Return From Indo-Pacific Deployment

Vipers, Heavy Haulers Return From Indo-Pacific Deployment
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Navy

Navy Works to Recover Downed Black Hawk

Navy Works to Recover Downed Black Hawk
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Air Force

Airmen Host Medical Knowledge Exchange

Airmen Host Medical Knowledge Exchange
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Space Force

Leaders Look to AI for Warfighting Success

Leaders Look to AI for Warfighting Success
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National Guard

Georgia National Guardsmen Return From Mission

Georgia National Guardsmen Return From Mission

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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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