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U.S. Department of Defense

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Spotlight

Helping Hands

More than just a fighting force, the Defense Department delivers health care, disaster relief and other support to people around the world in humanitarian missions every day.

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Helping Hands
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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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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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Ukraine Fact Sheet — July 3

Ukraine Fact Sheet — July 3
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Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine

Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine
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Defense Department Announces Modernization Plan for Tactical Aircraft Based in Japan

Defense Department Announces Modernization Plan for Tactical Aircraft Based in Japan

From The Services

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Army

Civil War Heroes to Receive Medal of Honor

Civil War Heroes to Receive Medal of Honor
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Marine Corps

Marines Train in Urban Terrain

Marines Train in Urban Terrain
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Navy

USS Springfield Returns From Deployment

USS Springfield Returns From Deployment
A member of the Republic of Korea Air Force loads container delivery system bundles onto a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron in preparation for an airdrop training event at Gimhae Air Base, Republic of Korea.
Air Force

Training Enhances Tactical Airlift Capabilities

Training Enhances Tactical Airlift Capabilities
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Space Force

National Space Intelligence Center Changes Leaders

National Space Intelligence Center Changes Leaders
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National Guard

Guardsmen Teach Kenyans Combat Care

Guardsmen Teach Kenyans Combat Care

Veteran Resource

Interactive Experiences

Multimedia

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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