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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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A missile launches from a desert-like area into a hazy sky, leaving behind clouds of smoke.
Sky Shield - U.S. forces participate in a live-fire event with Patriot missiles during Sky Shield at Udari Range Complex, Kuwait, Dec. 9, 2025. The exercise was designed to expand technical exchanges and advance regional understanding of counter-drone tactics and systems.

Mission Impossible

DOD helped make another "Mission: Impossible" possible. Military expertise, feedback and equipment provided authenticity to make the magic of Hollywood feel real.

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Readout of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's Call With Japan's Defense Minister Shinjirō Koizumi

Readout of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's Call With Japan's Defense Minister Shinjirō Koizumi

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Joint Press Statement on the Fifth Nuclear Consultative Group Meeting

Joint Press Statement on the Fifth Nuclear Consultative Group Meeting

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War Department Releases 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing Rates

War Department Releases 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing Rates
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From The Services

Soldiers Compete to Be Best Drone Warfighter

Army

Soldiers Compete to Be Best Drone Warfighter 

Marines Conduct Attack Drone Training

Marine Corps

Marines Conduct Attack Drone Training 

U.S., Malaysian Sailors Conclude Training
B-52 Stratofortress Completes Ferry Flight After Radar Modification

Air Force

B-52 Stratofortress Completes Ferry Flight After Radar Modification 

Combat Forces Command Leaders Visit Base

Space Force

Combat Forces Command Leaders Visit Base 

National Guard Celebrates 389th Birthday

National Guard

National Guard Celebrates 389th Birthday 

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Land vs. Sea: Test Your Army-Navy Game Knowledge

Who will "sing second" this year? See how much you know about one of the oldest college football rivalries.

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Military Units: Navy

Dive in and explore the Navy — from its traditions to leadership and structure, to the ships, submarines, aircraft and personnel that deliver a global reach. See how America projects power at sea.

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Sensors, Receivers and Ordnance, Oh My! Drones Carry It All

Unmanned systems help U.S. service members gain realistic training experience, test equipment and so much more. Can you pass this quiz on military drones with flying colors?

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The Aircraft Boneyard

The boneyard at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., has powered America's air dominance for decades. See how specialists restore, preserve and reactivate aircraft, keeping warfighters in flight.