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Spotlight on NATO

NATO is a transatlantic alliance of 32 like-minded North American and European countries securing peace since 1949.

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Spotlight on NATO
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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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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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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro Jr.

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro Jr.
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Defense Science Board Presents Findings on Climate Change and Global Security at U.S.-Canada Working Group Meeting

Defense Science Board Presents Findings on Climate Change and Global Security at U.S.-Canada Working Group Meeting
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Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press Briefing

Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press Briefing

From The Services

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Army

DOD Warrior Games Return

DOD Warrior Games Return
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Marine Corps

Marine Named Firefighter of the Year

Marine Named Firefighter of the Year
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Navy

Sailors, Marines Set Up Medical Field Hospital in Palau

Sailors, Marines Set Up Medical Field Hospital in Palau
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Air Force

Unit Launches Multi-Capable Airmen Training Program

Unit Launches Multi-Capable Airmen Training Program
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Space Force

Leader Highlights Importance of U.S., Australian Alliance

Leader Highlights Importance of U.S., Australian Alliance
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National Guard

Rescue Wing Gets New Helicopter

Rescue Wing Gets New Helicopter

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