Department of Defense
The Department of Defense (DoD) is America’s largest government agency, headquartered at the Pentagon, with a mission to provide the military forces needed to deter war and protect national security.[1][2][3] It oversees more than 1.3 million active duty service members, 750,000 civilians, and 811,000 National Guard and Reserve personnel across 4,800 sites in over 160 countries, with an annual budget of about $841 billion.
Military Service and Careers
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Readiness and Technology
DoD advances with modernization in hypersonics, drones, digital tech, and procurement like Navy ships.
Support for Members and Families
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