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PEACE THROUGH
Strength

It’s a promise from this nation to its citizens, allies, and enemies. The strength required to create that peace is found in the lethality, character, and commitment of our warfighters.

Earn Your Place In The Fight
Earn Your Place In The Fight
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Week In 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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Tactical Precision - A soldier engages a target with an M17 pistol during the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Best Squad Competition at Fort Bragg, N.C., Aug. 4, 2026. The event highlights soldiers' excellence as they demonstrate grit and mastery of warfighting fundamentals across a week of competition.

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Department of War Enhances C-UAS Marketplace to Expand Access to Validated Technologies

Department of War Enhances C-UAS Marketplace to Expand Access to Validated Technologies

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Secretary of War Flag Officer Announcement for Aug. 3, 2026

Secretary of War Flag Officer Announcement for Aug. 3, 2026

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Secretary of War General Officer Announcements for Aug. 3, 2026

Secretary of War General Officer Announcements for Aug. 3, 2026
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From The Services

Leaders: Next-Generation Command, Control 'Ready to Scale'

Army

Leaders: Next-Generation Command, Control 'Ready to Scale' 

Marine Forces Special Operations Command Celebrates 20 Years of History

Marine Corps

Marine Forces Special Operations Command Celebrates 20 Years of History 

Sailors, Allies Conclude Pacific Partnership Mission in Indonesia
Pentagon Honors Airmen, Soldiers Wounded in 2003 Attack

Air Force

Pentagon Honors Airmen, Soldiers Wounded in 2003 Attack 

Space Force Selects Space-Based Interceptor Agent

Space Force

Space Force Selects Space-Based Interceptor Agent 

Cyber Shield Validates Readiness for Infrastructure Defense

National Guard

Cyber Shield Validates Readiness for Infrastructure Defense 

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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.

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Delivering Peace Through Strength

A missile launches from a ship in an open body of water during daytime, emitting smoke and orange flames.

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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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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The Aircraft Boneyard

Lines of planes are parked on grass during the day as seen from above.

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.

Lines of planes are parked on grass during the day as seen from above.