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America's War Department continues to build the most lethal fighting force on the planet. Now is the time to earn your place in the fight for the American cause.
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The World War I Centennial Commission unveiled a new $44 million sculpture in Washington, D.C.’s, Pershing Park, Sept. 13, 2024. "A Soldier’s Journey" by Sabin Howard pays tribute to the nearly 4.7 million U.S. service members who served during WWI.
On Feb. 28, 2026, the U.S. military commenced Operation Epic Fury under the direction and direct orders of the president of the United States. U.S. and partner forces are striking targets to dismantle the Iranian regime's security apparatus, prioritizing locations that pose an imminent threat.
This year the United States celebrates its 250th birthday. At the War Department, we recognize and celebrate freedom throughout the year.
The president's fiscal year 2027 budget builds the nation's arsenal without compromising readiness to ensure we remain the world's premier fighting force, we protect the homeland, and we create peace through strength now and into the future.
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From defending America's borders and fighting drug trafficking to changes in culture and business operations to better build the nation's arsenal of freedom, President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth are ushering in a new era characterized by peace through strength.
Imagine spending all day, every day, practicing trick shots with a shotgun, taking out 10 moving targets with a pistol in six seconds flat, or perfecting your shot toward a target the size of a period.
The triad, along with assigned forces, provide 24/7 deterrence to prevent catastrophic actions from our adversaries and they stand ready, if necessary, to deliver a decisive response, anywhere, anytime.
The Department of War is America's oldest and largest government agency, tracing its roots back to pre-Revolutionary times.