The Department of Defense is America's largest government agency. Our mission is to provide the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security.

The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security.

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The U.S. Army is part of the Department of the Army, which is one of the three military departments of the Department of Defense. The U.S. Army is headed by a civilian senior appointed civil servant, the secretary of the Army (SECARMY), and by a chief military officer, the chief of staff of the Army (CSA) who is also a member of the Joint ...

Register a Department of Defense or service branch website or social media site with Defense.gov. The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and …

The Army, as one of the three military departments (Army, Navy and Air Force) reporting to the Department of Defense, is composed of two distinct and equally important components: the...

Composed of the Army National Guard and Air National Guard, the National Guard is a versatile force, supporting combat missions, domestic emergencies, humanitarian efforts, homeland security...

The Army Modernization Strategy (AMS) describes how the Total Army — Regular Army, National Guard, Army Reserve, and Army Civilians — will transform into a multi-domain force by 2035, meet its ...

Find out more about becoming a Soldier and if a career in the Army is right for you. Whether you’re interested in Active Duty, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard, there are many ways to serve. Explore the possible Army careers and contact an Army Recruiter.

The U.S. Army organizes, trains, and equips active duty and Reserve forces to preserve the peace, security, and defense of the United States. Have a question? Ask a real person any government-related question for free. They will get you the answer or let you know where to find it.