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U.S. Department of Defense

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Temporary Pier in Gaza on Track to Be Operational in May

A temporary pier the Defense Department is constructing off the Gazan coast to deliver humanitarian aid is on track to establish initial operations soon, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.

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Temporary Pier in Gaza on Track to Be Operational in May
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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

Helping Hands

More than just a fighting force, the Defense Department delivers health care, disaster relief and other support to people around the world in humanitarian missions every day.

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Helping Hands
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News

Press Products
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Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds an Off-Camera, On-the-Record Press Briefing

Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds an Off-Camera, On-the-Record Press Briefing
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Hold a News Conference Following Virtual Meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Hold a News Conference Following Virtual Meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group
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Biden Administration Announces Historic New Security Assistance Package for Ukraine

Biden Administration Announces Historic New Security Assistance Package for Ukraine

From The Services

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Army

Exploring Ways to Detect, Neutralize Landmines

Exploring Ways to Detect, Neutralize Landmines
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Marine Corps

Marines Prepare for Evolving Battlespace

Marines Prepare for Evolving Battlespace
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Navy

Navy Spotlights Month of the Military Child

Navy Spotlights Month of the Military Child
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Air Force

Project Delivers Tailored Innovations to Airmen

Project Delivers Tailored Innovations to Airmen
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Space Force

Space Systems Command Focuses on Connecting

Space Systems Command Focuses on Connecting
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National Guard

Guard, Partner Nations Collaborate at Program Conference

Guard, Partner Nations Collaborate at Program Conference

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