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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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The Bomb Dot Com - Marines assigned to the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform the "bursting bomb" sequence at the Oculus as part of International Naval Review 250 in New York, July 7, 2026. International Naval Review 250 honors the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under and above the seas.
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War Department Announces Awards $86 Million Joint Laser Weapon System Agreements to Scale Directed Energy Capabilities

War Department Announces Awards $86 Million Joint Laser Weapon System Agreements to Scale Directed Energy Capabilities

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Remarks by Undersecretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby at the Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas in Cusco, Peru (As Prepared)

Remarks by Undersecretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby at the Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas in Cusco, Peru (As Prepared)

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Undersecretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby Travels to Peru

Undersecretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby Travels to Peru
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From The Services

'Radio Rodeo' Leverages Expertise, Facilities to Sharpen Communication

Army

'Radio Rodeo' Leverages Expertise, Facilities to Sharpen Communication 

Machine-Gun Range Enhances Marines' Lethality in Pacific

Marine Corps

Machine-Gun Range Enhances Marines' Lethality in Pacific 

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Welcomes USS Gerald R. Ford
Airmen Support 'Salute to America' Celebration

Air Force

Airmen Support 'Salute to America' Celebration 

Guardians Deliver Rapid Tech Awards to Commercial Industry

Space Force

Guardians Deliver Rapid Tech Awards to Commercial Industry 

N.C. Guardsmen Build Mission-Essential Skills

National Guard

N.C. Guardsmen Build Mission-Essential Skills 

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Delivering Peace Through Strength

A Marine shines a flashlight next to an aircraft in the dark illuminated by white and green lights.

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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USS Constitution: A Look Inside 'Old Ironsides'

A DOD graphic illustrates an old ship sailing in a harbor next to graphics in blue and yellow.

Meet Boston's only undefeated team: the crew aboard Old Ironsides! Step aboard the oldest and toughest warship in all seven seas, which doubles as a living — and floating — museum.

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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.

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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