Department of Defense 🇺🇸

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) serves as America's largest governmental agency, tracing its roots back to pre-Revolutionary times. Its primary mission is to provide military forces necessary to deter war and ensure national security. With a substantial budget of $841.4 billion, the DoD oversees approximately 3.4 million service members and civilians across over 4,800 sites in more than 160 countries.

The department encompasses various branches of the armed forces, including the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard, along with reserve components like the Army and Air National Guard. Additionally, it operates 11 combatant commands that manage military forces in both peacetime and conflict.

The DoD is committed to addressing contemporary security challenges, focusing on innovation and modernization through advancements in technology, including artificial intelligence and hypersonic weapons. It emphasizes collaboration with allies, prioritizes defense against adversaries such as China and Russia, and aims to tackle climate change's implications on national security.