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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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Sinking Shot - An Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, deploys an AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile during a Valiant Shield 2026 live-fire sinking exercise over the Philippine Sea, June 27, 2026. Valiant Shield focuses on seamless joint-force integration in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Military Commissions Media Invitation Announced for U.S. v. Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri Pretrial Hearing

Military Commissions Media Invitation Announced for U.S. v. Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri Pretrial Hearing

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DOW Launches Website to Help Industry Partners Navigate Section 805 Supply Chain Requirements

DOW Launches Website to Help Industry Partners Navigate Section 805 Supply Chain Requirements

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War Department Establishes New Defense Policy Board

War Department Establishes New Defense Policy Board
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From The Services

Lease Awards Help Secure Defense Supply Chains

Army

Lease Awards Help Secure Defense Supply Chains 

Okinawa Marines Receive Cutting-Edge Systems

Marine Corps

Okinawa Marines Receive Cutting-Edge Systems 

Readiness Exercise Trains Elite Reservists
Chief of Staff Addresses Officer Training School Graduates

Air Force

Chief of Staff Addresses Officer Training School Graduates 

Guardians, Bull Riders Celebrate Space Cowboys America 250 Event

Space Force

Guardians, Bull Riders Celebrate Space Cowboys America 250 Event 

Oregon Engineers Test Drone Breach Capability

National Guard

Oregon Engineers Test Drone Breach Capability 

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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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As American as …

Four service members fold the U.S. flag in front of a building during a cloudy day.

To celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, test your knowledge of several symbols associated with America.

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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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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.