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U.S. Africa Command's Largest Annual Exercise Kicks Off in Tunisia

Exercise African Lion provides an opportunity to conduct realistic, dynamic and collaborative readiness training in austere environments, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.

Three fighter aircraft fly in formation over three aircraft carriers in the ocean. — 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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FY 2025 Defense Budget

The president’s fiscal year 2025 budget request bolsters our ability to defend the nation and deter aggression against America or our allies and partners, and forges a more modern defense ecosystem built for 21st century security challenges.
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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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Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Take a closer look at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which was dedicated in 1982, fulfilling a promise to never forget those who served and sacrificed during the Vietnam War.

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Where the Wild Things Are

With nearly 27 million acres of land under its care, DOD provides crucial habitat for numerous threatened, endangered and at-risk species. See if you can suss out a few of them in this quiz, without getting tripped up by decoys!

Remembering Bataan

Each year, thousands of people make a 26.2-mile trek through White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, to honor the veterans who endured the Bataan Death March during World War II.

U.S. Africa Command's Largest Annual Exercise Kicks Off in Tunisia

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Finalists Brief Ideas to DOD Senior Leaders for Talent Management Innovation Challenge

Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds a Press Briefing

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Soldiers Head to Africa for Training

Marine Earns Medal for Civilian Rescue

Navy Launches Entertainment Series

Leaders Collaborate During Conference

Guardians Compete in Readiness Challenge

Guardsmen Win Best Warrior Competition

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