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U.S. Department of Defense

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Austin to Meet With Key Regional Allies on Hawaii Trip

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III plans to meet with key regional allies in Hawaii and preside over the change of command ceremony for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.  

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Austin to Meet With Key Regional Allies on Hawaii Trip
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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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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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R&E Detachment Leverages Reservists' Civilian Expertise, Military Experience for S&T Innovation

R&E Detachment Leverages Reservists' Civilian Expertise, Military Experience for S&T Innovation
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant
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Finalists Brief Ideas to DOD Senior Leaders for Talent Management Innovation Challenge

Finalists Brief Ideas to DOD Senior Leaders for Talent Management Innovation Challenge

From The Services

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Army

Army to Suspend Temporary Promotions for NCOs

Army to Suspend Temporary Promotions for NCOs
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Marine Corps

Marine Earns Medal for Civilian Rescue

Marine Earns Medal for Civilian Rescue
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Navy

USS Stout Provides Medical Assistance to Merchant Vessel

USS Stout Provides Medical Assistance to Merchant Vessel
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Air Force

Researchers Design, Fly Autonomous Aircraft in 24 Hours

Researchers Design, Fly Autonomous Aircraft in 24 Hours
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Space Force

Guardians Compete in Readiness Challenge

Guardians Compete in Readiness Challenge
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National Guard

Guardsmen Win Best Warrior Competition

Guardsmen Win Best Warrior Competition

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