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U.S. Department of Defense

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Taking Care of Our People

We recognize the service and sacrifice of our military and their families, and dedicate resources, services, policies and programs to support the more than 2 million uniformed service members and 2.6 million family members across the globe.

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Taking Care of Our People
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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
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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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General Officer Assignments

General Officer Assignments

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Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press Gaggle

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press Gaggle

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks at the Chief of Naval Operations Relinquishment of Office Ceremony

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks at the Chief of Naval Operations Relinquishment of Office Ceremony

From The Services

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Army

Challenge Fuels Transition for Newest Infantry Soldiers

Challenge Fuels Transition for Newest Infantry Soldiers
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew Kamm, left, a transmission systems operator, and Lance Cpl. Ali Fish, right, a data system administrator, both with Communications Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, load a fallen tree into a USMC 7-ton on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Aug. 7, 2023. Typhoon Khanun moved through Okinawa as a category 4 hurricane equivalent storm, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and high waves, marking one of the strongest storms to affect the island in recent years. Immediately after the storm, crews from across Marine Corps Installation Pacific and III Marine Expeditionary Force began assessing damage and initiating repair work to ensure the Marines on Okinawa remain operationally ready. Kamm is a native of Concord, California, and Fish is a native of Adel, Georgia.
Marine Corps

Marines Maintain Readiness After Typhoon Khanun

Marines Maintain Readiness After Typhoon Khanun
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Navy

Nuclear-Powered Sub Visits Western Australia

Nuclear-Powered Sub Visits Western Australia
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Connor Ely, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance technician, shows Azalia Mutebi, a student with For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), how to put on explosive ordnance disposal Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during a base tour Aug. 3, 2023, at Beale Air Force Base, California.
Air Force

STEM Capabilities Inspire New Generation

STEM Capabilities Inspire New Generation
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Space Force

Exercise Unites Service Members

Exercise Unites Service Members
Airmen from the 200th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer (RED HORSE), Ohio Air National Guard, complete construction projects during annual training, July 30, 2023, at Morón Air Base, Spain.
National Guard

Ohio Air Guard Engineers Train in Spain

Ohio Air Guard Engineers Train in Spain

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