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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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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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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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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz

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Fact Sheet: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's 12th Trip to the Indo-Pacific

Fact Sheet: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's 12th Trip to the Indo-Pacific

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Fact Sheet: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's 12th Trip to the Indo-Pacific

Fact Sheet: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's 12th Trip to the Indo-Pacific

From The Services

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Army

Soldiers Enjoy Slice of Joy During Operation Pizza Drop

Soldiers Enjoy Slice of Joy During Operation Pizza Drop
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Marine Corps

U.S., Indonesian Marines Conclude Keris Marex 24

U.S., Indonesian Marines Conclude Keris Marex 24
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Navy

Navy to Commission Littoral Combat Ship USS Beloit

Navy to Commission Littoral Combat Ship USS Beloit
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Air Force

Airmen Build Partnerships During Cruzex 24

Airmen Build Partnerships During Cruzex 24
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Space Force

Space Force Accepting New Research Proposals

Space Force Accepting New Research Proposals
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National Guard

Oregon Air Guard Honors Native Americans

Oregon Air Guard Honors Native Americans

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