U.S. Department of Defense

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U.S. Africa Command Launches Multinational Special Warfare Exercise

Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command's premiere and largest annual special operations forces exercise that works to strengthen combined partner force collaboration in Africa alongside international and NATO international special operations forces.

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U.S. Africa Command

U.S. Africa Command, alongside its African and interagency partners, counters threats and malign actors, strengthens security forces, and responds to crises to advance U.S. interests while promoting regional security, stability and prosperity.
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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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Value of Service

The U.S. military, the world's finest fighting force, is made up entirely of volunteers, reinforcing the American ideal of personal freedom while offering those with the desire and ability to serve opportunity, community and purpose.
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Where the Wild Things Are

With nearly 27 million acres of land under its care, DOD provides crucial habitat for numerous threatened, endangered and at-risk species. See if you can suss out a few of them in this quiz, without getting tripped up by decoys!

We Prepare. You Should, Too.

Service members train and prepare year-round so when disasters strike, troops are ready to help those in harm's way. Learn how you can prepare, too.

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Sensors, Receivers and Ordnance, Oh My! Drones Carry It All

Unmanned systems help U.S. service members gain realistic training experience, test equipment and so much more. But how much do you know about the military's drones?

U.S. Africa Command Launches Multinational Special Warfare Exercise

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DOD, Department of the Interior Renew Partnership for Conserving Wildlife and Supporting Military Readiness

Defense Department Statement on the Signing of the Glide Phase Interceptor Cooperative Development

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

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Soldiers Train for Nuclear Forensics Mission

Base Wins Environmental Restoration Award

Meteorologist to Lead Critical Science Mission

Acquisition Instructor Course Open for Nominations

First Enlisted Guardian Teaches at the Academy

Guard Expands Pilot Child Care Program

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We Prepare. You Should, Too.

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