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PEACE THROUGH
Strength

It’s a promise from this nation to its citizens, allies, and enemies. The strength required to create that peace is found in the lethality, character, and commitment of our warfighters.

Earn Your Place In The Fight
Earn Your Place In The Fight
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Week In Photos

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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Pistol Pros - Service members fire pistols during the 55th Winston P. Wilson and 35th Armed Forces Skill at Arms Meeting Machine Gun Championship at Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Ark., Aug. 18, 2026. The event tests competitors through challenging courses of fire designed to evaluate marksmanship fundamentals, weapons handling and readiness.

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War Department Orders Research Security Audits at 30 Academic Institutions

War Department Orders Research Security Audits at 30 Academic Institutions

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War Department and RTX Accelerate Critical Munitions Production Through Navy Tomahawk Award

War Department and RTX Accelerate Critical Munitions Production Through Navy Tomahawk Award

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War Department, Boeing, RTX Forge Agreements to Strengthen Production of Critical SM-3 Block IIA, SM-3 Block IB Munitions

War Department, Boeing, RTX Forge Agreements to Strengthen Production of Critical SM-3 Block IIA, SM-3 Block IB Munitions
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From The Services

Soldiers Sharpen Skills in Poland

Army

Soldiers Sharpen Skills in Poland 

Marines Test Remote 3D Printing for Faster Repairs

Marine Corps

Marines Test Remote 3D Printing for Faster Repairs 

Exercise Pacific Dragon Enhances Missile Defense in Hawaii
Undersecretary Champions Airmen's Cognitive, Personal Growth

Air Force

Undersecretary Champions Airmen's Cognitive, Personal Growth 

New Commander Takes Charge of Space Forces in Europe, Africa

Space Force

New Commander Takes Charge of Space Forces in Europe, Africa 

Operation Tuskegee Thunder Tests Combat Readiness

National Guard

Operation Tuskegee Thunder Tests Combat Readiness 

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We Prepare. You Should, Too.

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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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School Is In!

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Test your smarts any time of year on the Department of War's world-class, worldwide school system for military kids.

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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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Historic Highlights From the Department of War

A collage of historical military photos.

The Department of War is America's oldest and largest government agency, tracing its roots back to pre-Revolutionary times.

A collage of historical military photos.