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Week In Photos

Discover the latest on DOW's missions, milestones and people through this curated collection of top photos.

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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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Army Strong - Soldiers complete a ruck march on the final day of the 30th Troop Command Best Warrior Competition in Tullahoma, Tenn., Feb. 8, 2026. The competition showcased the command's commitment to readiness, discipline and excellence by challenging soldiers to demonstrate the skills, resilience and warrior ethos required to succeed in today's operational environment.
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Travels to Rhode Island, Maine for Arsenal of Freedom Tour

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Travels to Rhode Island, Maine for Arsenal of Freedom Tour

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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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From The Services

Winter Field Training Tests Infantry Leaders

Army

Winter Field Training Tests Infantry Leaders 

Speed, Protection, Mobility: The Amphibious Combat Vehicle

Marine Corps

Speed, Protection, Mobility: The Amphibious Combat Vehicle 

Exercise Cutlass Express Kicks Off
Airmen Support Certification of Instrument Landing Systems in Centcom Area

Air Force

Airmen Support Certification of Instrument Landing Systems in Centcom Area 

Space Force Names Polaris Award Winners

Space Force

Space Force Names Polaris Award Winners 

Learning the Mission in Extreme Cold

National Guard

Learning the Mission in Extreme Cold 

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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?