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Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms hold machine guns and look in opposite directions amid tall grass.

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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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Ammo sits on the ground next to soldiers as they fire weapons in a wooded area, creating an orange fireball.
Locked and Loaded - Army Sgt. Merrick Lind conducts M240B machine gun qualification at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 9, 2026. The training sharpens lethality, reinforces core weapon handling skills and strengthens unit readiness for real-world missions.
Six soldiers work in a grass field by a howiter they are firing, creating tufts of smoke and flames.

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Department of War Establishes Cyber Mastery Incentive Pay

Department of War Establishes Cyber Mastery Incentive Pay

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Travels to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Tampa, Florida

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Travels to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Tampa, Florida

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Remarks by Undersecretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby at 82nd Anniversary of D-Day Landings at Normandy American Cemetery (As Delivered)

Remarks by Undersecretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby at 82nd Anniversary of D-Day Landings at Normandy American Cemetery (As Delivered)
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From The Services

Leader Sees Modernization in Action at Soldier Center

Army

Leader Sees Modernization in Action at Soldier Center 

Squadron Celebrates Final Harrier Operations

Marine Corps

Squadron Celebrates Final Harrier Operations 

U.S. Naval Forces Africa Vice Commander Visits Nigeria
Exchange Enhances U.S.-Thai Collaboration

Air Force

Exchange Enhances U.S.-Thai Collaboration 

Senior Leaders Align Command Strategy, Warfighting Readiness

Space Force

Senior Leaders Align Command Strategy, Warfighting Readiness 

Kentucky Guard, Ecuador Strengthen Partnership Through Training

National Guard

Kentucky Guard, Ecuador Strengthen Partnership Through Training 

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Delivering Peace Through Strength

Three soldiers in tactical gear move through a field in the dark illuminated by green light as seen through a night vision lens.

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.

Three soldiers in tactical gear move through a field in the dark illuminated by green light as seen through a night vision lens.
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Roles of the Rainbow

Sailors work under and near a fighter jet on the deck of a ship during daytime, as other sailors signal to the pilot and smoke billows around them; another jet is in the background.

You may know your colors, but do you know what they represent on the flight decks of Navy ships? Test your knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the rainbow at sea.

Sailors work under and near a fighter jet on the deck of a ship during daytime, as other sailors signal to the pilot and smoke billows around them; another jet is in the background.
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We Prepare. You Should, Too.

A soldier is hugged on either side by two residents while another looks on near hurricane debris in front of a home.

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.

A soldier is hugged on either side by two residents while another looks on near hurricane debris in front of a home.
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Historic Highlights From the Department of War

A collage of historical military photos.

The Department of War is America's oldest and largest government agency, tracing its roots back to pre-Revolutionary times.

A collage of historical military photos.