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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 soldier kneeling on a sunlit field fires a recoilless rifle, and fire shoots out the back of the weapon. Two other soldiers are nearby and weapons are on the ground.
Aiming for Gold - Army Spc. Riley Ladanne, assigned to the 62nd Medical Brigade, fires a Carl Gustav recoilless rifle during the U.S. Army Pacific Best Squad Competition at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., July 22, 2026. The annual five-day event features 16 squads from units across the Pacific region, testing individual soldier readiness and squad-level cohesion.

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Secretary of War General Officer Announcement for July 23, 2026

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From The Services

Iowa Ammunition Plant Represents Milestone in Modernization Efforts

Army

Iowa Ammunition Plant Represents Milestone in Modernization Efforts 

U.S., Philippine Marines Strengthen Pacific Readiness

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U.S., Philippine Marines Strengthen Pacific Readiness 

Sailors Sink Decommissioned Warships During Rimpac 26
Air Force Launches myBodyComp App

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Air Force Launches myBodyComp App 

Wargame Shapes Battle Management Future

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Wargame Shapes Battle Management Future 

West Virginia National Guard Supports Flood Response

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West Virginia National Guard Supports Flood Response 

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We Prepare. You Should, Too.

A soldier sits on the edge of a helicopter in flight over a forest fire and smoke.

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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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.

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Freedom Is Not Free

Korean War Veterans Memorial

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.

Korean War Veterans Memorial
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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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