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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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Marines aim weapons while walking through a field under a blue, sunny sky.
Marines on the Move - Marines conduct military operations during urban terrain training as part of a maritime sensing and infantry tactics exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 2, 2026. The training allowed Marines to refine advanced battle tracking skills to detect, identify and monitor friendly forces.
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Readout of Undersecretary for War for Policy Elbridge Colby Visit to South Korea, Japan

Readout of Undersecretary for War for Policy Elbridge Colby Visit to South Korea, Japan

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Military Commissions Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Encep Nurjaman Pretrial Hearing

Military Commissions Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Encep Nurjaman Pretrial Hearing

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War Department Announces Vendors Invited to Compete in Phase I of the Drone Dominance Program

War Department Announces Vendors Invited to Compete in Phase I of the Drone Dominance Program
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Resources for Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

Army

Resources for Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics 

Marines Demonstrate Combat Readiness

Marine Corps

Marines Demonstrate Combat Readiness 

New Carrier Completes Sea Trials
Air Force Academy Graduate Named Cadet of the Year

Air Force

Air Force Academy Graduate Named Cadet of the Year 

Space Force Names Polaris Award Winners

Space Force

Space Force Names Polaris Award Winners 

Hawaii Guard Hosts Sentry Aloha Exercise

National Guard

Hawaii Guard Hosts Sentry Aloha Exercise 

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Stars, Stripes & Sports

From the basketball court to the gridiron to the Olympic Games, U.S. service members have played a huge role in American athletics. Now it's time to find out how much you know about sports and the military.

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Where Military Mountaineers Are Made

Mountaineering has long been a necessary skill for U.S. service members in battle and at the Army Mountain Warfare School, they learn from some of the best.

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Year in Photos 2025

Year in Photos focuses in on the people and activities of the War Department around the world while highlighting the extraordinary work of military photographers who capture it all.

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This Quiz Will Self-Destruct After 4 Questions ...

Explosive ordnance disposal technicians from across the Department of War disarm bombs to keep us safe. Think you have what it takes?