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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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In the Drone Zone - A soldier releases an RQ-28A unmanned aircraft system during operator training at Volunteer Training Site-Tullahoma, Tenn., June 17, 2026. Soldiers received hands-on instruction on aircraft controls, mission planning, digital map integration and flight operations while learning to employ the reconnaissance drone in a tactical environment.
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Secretary of War General Officer Announcements for June 22, 2026

Secretary of War General Officer Announcements for June 22, 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 Undersecretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby at the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (As Delivered via Video Teleconference) June 18, 2026

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

Army Proves Indo-Pacific Fuel Logistics Readiness

Army

Army Proves Indo-Pacific Fuel Logistics Readiness 

Marines Level Up Water Survival Training

Marine Corps

Marines Level Up Water Survival Training 

USS Fitzgerald Returns to Homeport After Successful Indo-Pacific Deployment
Airmen to Conduct Utah Flyover for Freedom 250 Celebration

Air Force

Airmen to Conduct Utah Flyover for Freedom 250 Celebration 

Updates Provide Uniform Guidance for Chaplain, Maternity Uniforms

Space Force

Updates Provide Uniform Guidance for Chaplain, Maternity Uniforms 

Maintainers Master Two Hercules Aircraft Models

National Guard

Maintainers Master Two Hercules Aircraft Models 

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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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38th Parallel Perspective: A Korean War Quiz

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Find out how much you know about the conflict sometimes called "The Forgotten War" in the United States.

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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.

Air Force pararescuemen and first responders in protective gear walk through a river in a wooded area during the day.