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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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Spotlight

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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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
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Joint Statement for the 15th U.S.-Kuwaiti Joint Military Commission

Joint Statement for the 15th U.S.-Kuwaiti Joint Military Commission
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Readout of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict Christopher Maier Meeting With Director General at the Defense Policy Department of the Ministry of Defense of Finland Janne Kuusela

Readout of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict Christopher Maier Meeting With Director General at the Defense Policy Department of the Ministry of Defense of Finland Janne Kuusela

From The Services

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Army

U.S., Albanian Cadets Train Together

U.S., Albanian Cadets Train Together
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Marine Corps

Marines Train on Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System

Marines Train on Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System
USNS Yukon crew members swim with an elephant.
Navy

USNS Yukon Crew Swims With Thai Elephants

USNS Yukon Crew Swims With Thai Elephants
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Air Force

Astral Knight Demonstrates Readiness

Astral Knight Demonstrates Readiness
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Space Force

Changes to Allowances for Guardians Announced

Changes to Allowances for Guardians Announced
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National Guard

Professional Education Center Celebrates 50 Years

Professional Education Center Celebrates 50 Years

Veteran Resource

Interactive Experiences

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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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