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U.S. Department of Defense

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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.

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Tackling the Climate Crisis
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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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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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Value of Service
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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Slovak Minister of Defense Robert Kalinak

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Slovak Minister of Defense Robert Kalinak
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Media Roundtable on Annual Report of Sexual Assault in the Military

Media Roundtable on Annual Report of Sexual Assault in the Military
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U.S. Agency for International Development and U.S. Central Command Briefing on Joint Logistics Over-The-Shore

U.S. Agency for International Development and U.S. Central Command Briefing on Joint Logistics Over-The-Shore

From The Services

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Army

Army Trains First Responders on Crisis Intervention

Army Trains First Responders on Crisis Intervention
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Marine Corps

Corporal Awarded Meritorious Service Medal

Corporal Awarded Meritorious Service Medal
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Navy

STEM Students Honored for Environmental Solutions

STEM Students Honored for Environmental Solutions
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Air Force

More Humanitarian Aid Delivered to Honduras

More Humanitarian Aid Delivered to Honduras
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Space Force

Squadron Holds Readiness Exercise

Squadron Holds Readiness Exercise
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National Guard

New York Guard Honors World War II Veteran

New York Guard Honors World War II Veteran

Veteran Resource

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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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