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Discover the latest on DOW's missions, milestones and people through this curated collection of top photos.

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WWI Commission Unveils New Sculpture at WWI Memorial

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.

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Stress Test - Soldiers assigned to the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School are exposed to stressful conditions while donning their gear during the Maritime Assessment Course at Fort Bragg, N.C., June 26, 2026. The course prepares candidates for the Special Forces Combat Diver Qualification Course by building water confidence, endurance and proficiency under sustained physical and psychological stress.
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DOW Launches BuildFreedom.US, Announces $10M Skilled Trades Investment With Mike Rowe and Forge the Next-Generation Industrial Workforce

DOW Launches BuildFreedom.US, Announces $10M Skilled Trades Investment With Mike Rowe and Forge the Next-Generation Industrial Workforce

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Department of War Establishes Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Unmanned Systems to Ensure American Drone Dominance

Department of War Establishes Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Unmanned Systems to Ensure American Drone Dominance

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Military Commissions Media Invitation Announced for U.S. v. Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri Pretrial Hearing

Military Commissions Media Invitation Announced for U.S. v. Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri Pretrial Hearing
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From The Services

Soldiers Earn Rare Air Force Air Traffic Control Certifications

Army

Soldiers Earn Rare Air Force Air Traffic Control Certifications 

Marines Support U.S. Earthquake Response in Venezuela

Marine Corps

Marines Support U.S. Earthquake Response in Venezuela 

Navy Celebrates Recruiting Milestone
Leader Witnesses Nuclear Modernization at Minot Base

Air Force

Leader Witnesses Nuclear Modernization at Minot Base 

Guardian Officers Graduate, Prepare to Support Joint Force

Space Force

Guardian Officers Graduate, Prepare to Support Joint Force 

Puerto Rico Guard Aids Venezuela Earthquake Response

National Guard

Puerto Rico Guard Aids Venezuela Earthquake Response 

Quiz

As American as …

Four service members fold the U.S. flag in front of a building during a cloudy day.

To celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, test your knowledge of several symbols associated with America.

Four service members fold the U.S. flag in front of a building during a cloudy day.
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Delivering Peace Through Strength

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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.

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Freedom Is Not Free

Korean War Veterans Memorial

Take a closer look at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, which was dedicated in 1995 in Washington, D.C., to honor the nearly 2 million Americans who served in the three-year conflict.

Korean War Veterans Memorial
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We Prepare. You Should, Too.

A soldier sits on the edge of a helicopter in flight over a forest fire and smoke.

Service members train and prepare year-round so when disasters strike, troops are ready to help those in harm's way. Learn how you can prepare, too.

A soldier sits on the edge of a helicopter in flight over a forest fire and smoke.