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U.S. Department of Defense

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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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FY 2025 Defense Budget
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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

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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On-Camera Press Briefing

On-Camera Press Briefing

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General Officer Assignments

General Officer Assignments

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U.S., UAE Conduct Joint Military Dialogue

U.S., UAE Conduct Joint Military Dialogue

From The Services

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Army

Soldiers Head to Africa for Training

Soldiers Head to Africa for Training
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Marine Corps

Marine Earns Medal for Civilian Rescue

Marine Earns Medal for Civilian Rescue
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Navy

Navy Launches Entertainment Series

Navy Launches Entertainment Series
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Gary Charlton, center right, director of operations, Air National Guard (ANG), discusses critical matters affecting the ANG during the 2024 Wing Leader Conference (WLC), Henderson, Nevada, April 24, 2024.
Air Force

Leaders Collaborate During Conference

Leaders Collaborate During Conference
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Space Force

Guardians Compete in Readiness Challenge

Guardians Compete in Readiness Challenge
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National Guard

Guardsmen Win Best Warrior Competition

Guardsmen Win Best Warrior Competition

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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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