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U.S. Department of Defense

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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

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

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

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Statement by Undersecretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer Michael McCord on Planning, Programming, Budgeting, Execution Reform

Statement by Undersecretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer Michael McCord on Planning, Programming, Budgeting, Execution Reform

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DOD Convened Climate and Defense Summit of the Americas, Strengthening Regional Security Collaboration

DOD Convened Climate and Defense Summit of the Americas, Strengthening Regional Security Collaboration

From The Services

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Army

Working Dogs Support Soldiers

Working Dogs Support Soldiers
Marines work in a field.
Marine Corps

Training Produces Mission-Ready Forces

Training Produces Mission-Ready Forces
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Navy

Sailors Get Outdoor Fitness Pavilion

Sailors Get Outdoor Fitness Pavilion
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Air Force

Command to Accelerate Learning

Command to Accelerate Learning
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Space Force

Forum Reinforces Need for Joint Approach

Forum Reinforces Need for Joint Approach
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National Guard

Guardsmen Participate in Mobilization Training

Guardsmen Participate in Mobilization Training

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