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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, 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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Spotlight

Memorial Day

Each year on the last Monday in May, the Defense Department joins the nation in honoring service members who lost their lives in defense of the nation and mourns with their families.

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Memorial Day
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News

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Hicks Establishes SBIR/STTR Due Diligence Policy and Implementation Guidance

Hicks Establishes SBIR/STTR Due Diligence Policy and Implementation Guidance
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Defense Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Due Diligence Program

Defense Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Due Diligence Program
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant

From The Services

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Army

African Lion 2024 Gets Underway in Senegal

African Lion 2024 Gets Underway in Senegal
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Marine Corps

Marines, Sailors Launch CARAT 24 in Indonesia

Marines, Sailors Launch CARAT 24 in Indonesia
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Navy

U.S., Netherlands Conduct South China Sea Ops

U.S., Netherlands Conduct South China Sea Ops
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Air Force

B-21 Raider Continues Flight Tests, Production

B-21 Raider Continues Flight Tests, Production
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Space Force

Changes to Allowances for Guardians Announced

Changes to Allowances for Guardians Announced
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National Guard

Guard Rescues Hiker in Smoky Mountains

Guard Rescues Hiker in Smoky Mountains

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