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U.S. Department of Defense

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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.

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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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U.S., UAE Conduct Joint Military Dialogue

U.S., UAE Conduct Joint Military Dialogue
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Command Senior Enlisted Leader Assignments

Command Senior Enlisted Leader Assignments
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Opening Remarks at the House Armed Services Committee Hearing on the Department of Defense Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Opening Remarks at the House Armed Services Committee Hearing on the Department of Defense Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request

From The Services

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Army

Legacy of Korean War Hero Lives On

Legacy of Korean War Hero Lives On
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Marine Corps

Expeditionary Unit Arrives in Philippines for Balikatan

Expeditionary Unit Arrives in Philippines for Balikatan
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Navy

Display Honors Native Americans' Service, Contributions

Display Honors Native Americans' Service, Contributions
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Air Force

Test Pilots Take Electric Aircraft for Spin

Test Pilots Take Electric Aircraft for Spin
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Space Force

Leader Visits Massachusetts-Based Squadron

Leader Visits Massachusetts-Based Squadron
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National Guard

Georgia Soldiers Provide Airborne Safety Training

Georgia Soldiers Provide Airborne Safety Training

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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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