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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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Dark Doorway - An explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1 clears a doorway during training in California, June 15, 2026.
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to Serve as Honorary Starter at NASCAR 'Race the Base' in San Diego

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to Serve as Honorary Starter at NASCAR 'Race the Base' in San Diego

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Remarks by Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby at the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (As Delivered via Video Teleconference) June 18, 2026

Remarks by Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby at the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (As Delivered via Video Teleconference) June 18, 2026

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Remarks by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at the 2026 NATO Defense Ministerial in Brussels (As Delivered)

Remarks by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at the 2026 NATO Defense Ministerial in Brussels (As Delivered)
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Exercise Red Flag-Alaska Launches Multinational Air Combat Training

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Exercise Red Flag-Alaska Launches Multinational Air Combat Training 

Marines Conduct Realistic Urban Training in Arizona

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Marines Conduct Realistic Urban Training in Arizona 

Sailors Return Home After Middle East Deployment
Airmen Support UFC Freedom 250 Event

Air Force

Airmen Support UFC Freedom 250 Event 

Air University Prepares Leaders for Space Domain Challenges

Space Force

Air University Prepares Leaders for Space Domain Challenges 

Army National Guard Firefighters Strengthen Readiness

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Army National Guard Firefighters Strengthen Readiness  

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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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Honors for Valor

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For service members who carry out the bravest and most selfless acts in combat, the military bestows its most esteemed valor awards: the Medal of Honor, the Service Crosses and the Silver Star.

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Do You Know NATO?

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DOW has friends in high places. What do you know about them?

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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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