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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, 2022.

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Support for Ukraine
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Spotlight on NATO

NATO is a transatlantic alliance of 32 like-minded North American and European countries securing peace since 1949.

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Spotlight on NATO
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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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Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds an Off-Camera, On-the-Record Press Briefing

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds an Off-Camera, On-the-Record Press Briefing

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Secretary of Defense, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to Travel to Brussels and NATO for Ukraine Defense Contact Group and Defense Ministerial Meetings

Secretary of Defense, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to Travel to Brussels and NATO for Ukraine Defense Contact Group and Defense Ministerial Meetings

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Joint Press Statement on the Third Nuclear Consultative Group Meeting

Joint Press Statement on the Third Nuclear Consultative Group Meeting

From The Services

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Army

U.S., Partner Nations Wrap Up African Lion

U.S., Partner Nations Wrap Up African Lion
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Marine Corps

PALS Meet in South Korea

PALS Meet in South Korea
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Navy

Leaders Visit Europe for Strategic Engagements

Leaders Visit Europe for Strategic Engagements
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Air Force

Airmen Receive New Generative AI Tool

Airmen Receive New Generative AI Tool
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Space Force

Space Force to Accept Air Force Reserve Volunteers

Space Force to Accept Air Force Reserve Volunteers
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National Guard

Idaho Guard Opens Child Care Center

Idaho Guard Opens Child Care Center

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