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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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Green Light - An Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron takes off from the flight deck of the USS Mount Whitney in the Mediterranean Sea during deck landing qualifications aboard the ship, April 14, 2026.
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Statement From Chairman of the Afghanistan Withdrawal Special Review Panel Sean Parnell

Statement From Chairman of the Afghanistan Withdrawal Special Review Panel Sean Parnell

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing

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Secretary of War General and Flag Officer Announcements for April 15, 2026

Secretary of War General and Flag Officer Announcements for April 15, 2026
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Partnerships a Central Theme for International Hall of Fame Inductees

Army

Partnerships a Central Theme for International Hall of Fame Inductees 

Marines Sharpen Tactical Skills During Bushmaster Competition

Marine Corps

Marines Sharpen Tactical Skills During Bushmaster Competition 

U.S., Ecuador Navies Conduct Bilateral Maritime Engagement
Leader Emphasizes Technological Excellence, Acquisition Reform in Ohio Visit

Air Force

Leader Emphasizes Technological Excellence, Acquisition Reform in Ohio Visit 

2 Bases Selected for Nuclear Power Program

Space Force

2 Bases Selected for Nuclear Power Program 

Guardsmen Hold Departure Ceremony Before Africa Deployment

National Guard

Guardsmen Hold Departure Ceremony Before Africa Deployment 

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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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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.

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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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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.