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America's War Department continues to build the most lethal fighting force on the planet. Now is the time to earn your place in the fight for the American cause.
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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.
The Warrior Games is a national annual military adaptive sports competition that celebrates the valor, recovery and resilience of wounded, ill and injured service members and qualifying veterans.
On Feb. 28, 2026, the U.S. military commenced Operation Epic Fury under the direction and direct orders of the president of the United States. U.S. and partner forces are striking targets to dismantle the Iranian regime's security apparatus, prioritizing locations that pose an imminent threat.
The War Department will unleash American drone dominance by bolstering the U.S. drone manufacturing base, harnessing the ingenuity of warfighters, arming combat units with low-cost attack drones, and training senior officers to overcome bureaucratic risk-aversion culture in drone procurement and training.
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From team to region — an interactive look at the Army's organization structure and top things to know about America's first service branch.
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.
Founded by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775, the Army is the oldest branch of America's armed forces. See if your knowledge of Army ranks and insignia holds up under fire!
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.