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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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Strong-Arm Tactics - Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Aikman fires an M18 service pistol during weapons training with the Marine Corps shooting team at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., July 8, 2026.
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War Department Issues Final FY26 APFIT Awards, Surpassing $2 Billion Milestone and Debuting Software Capabilities

War Department Issues Final FY26 APFIT Awards, Surpassing $2 Billion Milestone and Debuting Software Capabilities

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Forging the Arsenal of Freedom: Department of War Suspends CMMC Phase II Requirements

Forging the Arsenal of Freedom: Department of War Suspends CMMC Phase II Requirements

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Department of War Announces $25 Million Investment With ReElement Technologies to Expand U.S. Critical Minerals Refining Capacity

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Army Accelerates Organic Industrial Base Transformation

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Army Accelerates Organic Industrial Base Transformation 

Resolute Dragon 26 Strengthens Maneuver Capabilities

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Resolute Dragon 26 Strengthens Maneuver Capabilities 

USS Jefferson City Arrives at New Pearl Harbor Home Port
Force Shapes New Era of Uncrewed Airpower

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Force Shapes New Era of Uncrewed Airpower 

Space Force Aligns for Acquisition for Wartime Footing

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Space Force Aligns for Acquisition for Wartime Footing 

D.C. Guard Commissions First Maritime Security Vessel

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D.C. Guard Commissions First Maritime Security Vessel 

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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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USS Constitution: A Look Inside 'Old Ironsides'

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Meet Boston's only undefeated team: the crew aboard Old Ironsides! Step aboard the oldest and toughest warship in all seven seas, which doubles as a living — and floating — museum.

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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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Freedom Is Not Free

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Take a closer look at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, which was dedicated in 1995 in Washington, D.C., to honor the nearly 2 million Americans who served in the three-year conflict.

A stainless steel statue of a man in a military-style helmet and rain poncho is positioned in a landscaped area near similar statues.