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Experience

Remembering D-Day

The Allied troops who landed in Nazi-occupied France on D-Day successfully executed the largest air, land and sea invasion in history — and they did so amid stakes that couldn't have been higher.

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Remembering D-Day
A view from space shows a long, slender, metal pier that extends from a sandy beach to roughly 800 feet out into the ocean.
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DOD Anticipates Significant Savings on Temporary Pier in Gaza

The Defense Department is projecting an almost one-third reduction in overall cost for its temporary humanitarian aid pier mission in Gaza, the Pentagon announced.

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DOD Anticipates Significant Savings on Temporary Pier in Gaza
Air Force aircraft fly in a line above clouds, with Mount Fuji in the background.
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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Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds a Press Briefing

Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds a Press Briefing
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Readout of Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks' Meeting With U.K. Permanent Undersecretary for the Ministry of Defense David Williams at the U.S.-UK Defense Dialogue

Readout of Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks' Meeting With U.K. Permanent Undersecretary for the Ministry of Defense David Williams at the U.S.-UK Defense Dialogue
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Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Travel to Japan

Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Travel to Japan

From The Services

A person hands gifts to children.
Army

Community Donates Toys to Children

Community Donates Toys to Children
A Marine holds a device to show two Philippine marines while standing in the woods.
Marine Corps

U.S., Philippine Troops Refine Tactics

U.S., Philippine Troops Refine Tactics
Sailors conduct an exercise.
Navy

Sailors Conduct Mass Casualty Exercise

Sailors Conduct Mass Casualty Exercise
A launched missile illuminates mountainous terrain as it leaves a streak in the sky.
Air Force

Test Launch Showcases Readiness

Test Launch Showcases Readiness
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Space Force

Cadets Commission Into Space Force

Cadets Commission Into Space Force
Washington Army National Guard aviation crew members and Central Pierce County Fire and Rescue near Crystal Mountain Ski Resort in Washington, May 15, 2024. The Guard and first responders trained on air rescue operations.
National Guard

Guard, Partners Train on Air Rescues

Guard, Partners Train on Air Rescues

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Multimedia

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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