[9-HI™ Dictionary] Department of Defense (DoD)

The Department of Defense is responsible for ensuring that the military capacity of the U.S. is adequate to safeguard its national security. The major elements of these forces are the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force also including numerous defense agencies and allied services. The department is based in the Pentagon.

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