U.S. Department of Defense

Three men, two in business suits and one in a military dress uniform, are seated at a long table in a room with paintings of political officials from the past on the walls. There is a gallery of people seated behind the three men. — News
Austin, Brown Underscore Importance of Passing DOD's Proposed FY25 Budget

The $849.8 billion request aligns with DOD's top three priorities of defending the nation, taking care of Defense Department personnel and their families and succeeding through teamwork, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.

Social media image for the Department of Defense website. — Spotlight
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.
Read More

A helicopter releases yellow fluid onto a smoky, wooded area. — Spotlight
Tackling the Climate Crisis

The planet's changing climate has a significant effect on Defense Department missions, plans and installations. DOD is elevating climate change as a national security priority, integrating climate considerations into policies, strategies and partner engagements.
Read More

Four service members stand on the wing of a military aircraft as one reenlists in the military. — Spotlight
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.
Read More

Interactive Experiences

Use left and right arrow keys to navigate this slide show.

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.

Quiz

Military Units - How Is Each Service Organized?

Test what you know about how each military branch is structured.

Quiz

When Making a Scene Is Part of the Drill

Service members' passion, professionalism and purpose aren't just apparent on the battlefield, but also in the venues where military demonstration teams showcase their skills in the sky and on land. See what you know about the teams.

Austin, Brown Underscore Importance of Passing DOD's Proposed FY25 Budget

FY 2025 Defense Budget

Tackling the Climate Crisis

Taking Care of Our People

News

Press Products

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks Welcoming Norwegian Defense Minister Bjorn Gram to the Pentagon

Defense Innovation Board Holds Spring 2024 Meeting

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Opening Remarks at the House Appropriations Committee, Defense Subcommittee Hearing FY25 Budget Request for the Department of Defense (As Delivered)

From The Services

Saber Strike Enhances Combat Readiness

Marines Get Awards for Marksmanship Competition

USS Gunston Hall Returns Home

Air Force Announces 2023 Athletes of the Year

Space Force Holds Course for Senior Enlisted Leaders

Guardsman Earns Expert Soldier Badge

Veteran Resource

Interactive Experiences

Experience DOD

Remembering Bataan

Military Units - How Is Each Service Organized?

When Making a Scene Is Part of the Drill

Multimedia

Defense.gov

Helpful Links

Resources

Popular