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U.S. Department of Defense

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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.

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Taking Care of Our People
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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

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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DOD Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Freedom of Navigation Report

DOD Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Freedom of Navigation Report
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Opening Remarks at the Senate Appropriations Committee's Defense Subcommittee Hearing on DOD FY 25 Budget Request

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Opening Remarks at the Senate Appropriations Committee's Defense Subcommittee Hearing on DOD FY 25 Budget Request
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General Officer Announcement

General Officer Announcement

From The Services

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Army

Soldiers Attend Brazilian Mountain School

Soldiers Attend Brazilian Mountain School
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Marine Corps

Jiu Jitsu Competition Tests Skills

Jiu Jitsu Competition Tests Skills
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Navy

Exercise Obangame Express Kicks Off

Exercise Obangame Express Kicks Off
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Air Force

Tools Deliver Data-Driven Solutions

Tools Deliver Data-Driven Solutions
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Space Force

Space Flag Exercise Strengthens Readiness

Space Flag Exercise Strengthens Readiness
Spc. Tevin Kenton, from the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s Troop C, 1st Squadron, 105th Cavalry Regiment, fires an M-320 grenade launcher May 3 during the 2024 Region IV Best Warrior Competition at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Kenton took first place in the lower enlisted division and will represent Wisconsin at the national Best Warrior Competition this August in Vermont.
National Guard

Guardsman Wins Best Warrior Tiebreaker

Guardsman Wins Best Warrior Tiebreaker

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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