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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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Pilot Perspective - An Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during Operation Epic Fury in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 2, 2026.
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Department of War Annual Recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

Department of War Annual Recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

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Army, Navy Continue Tests of Hypersonic Missile

Army, Navy Continue Tests of Hypersonic Missile

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War Department Forges Landmark Agreement to Triple PAC-3 Seeker Production, Bolstering the Arsenal of Freedom

War Department Forges Landmark Agreement to Triple PAC-3 Seeker Production, Bolstering the Arsenal of Freedom
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From The Services

Soldiers Place Innovation at Center of African Land Forces Summit

Army

Soldiers Place Innovation at Center of African Land Forces Summit 

Command Certifies First Marines in New Resilience Training

Marine Corps

Command Certifies First Marines in New Resilience Training 

Five Military Sealift Command Ships Earn 2025 Maritime Excellence Award
Force Updates SkillBridge Policy

Air Force

Force Updates SkillBridge Policy 

Space Launch Delta 45 Supports Historic Artemis II Mission

Space Force

Space Launch Delta 45 Supports Historic Artemis II Mission 

Innovation Accelerates Timeline for Combat Attack System

National Guard

Innovation Accelerates Timeline for Combat Attack System 

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Delivering Peace Through Strength

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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Art of the Shot

They're not dumb grunts, and hitting the target requires more than good aim. Set your sights on discovering what snipers do, and how they master their essential, exacting, lethal art.

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America's Nuclear Triad

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.

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Historic Highlights From the Department of War

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