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Join the Fight

America's War Department continues to build the most lethal fighting force on the planet. Now is the time to earn your place in the fight for the American cause.

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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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Rifle Ready - Marine Corps Sgt. Naomi Keopke competes in the "Action Rifle" match during the 65th annual Interservice Rifle Competition at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 8, 2026.
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Department of War Publishes Third Release of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Files on WAR.GOV/UFO

Department of War Publishes Third Release of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Files on WAR.GOV/UFO

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Joint Press Statement on the Sixth Nuclear Consultative Group Meeting

Joint Press Statement on the Sixth Nuclear Consultative Group Meeting

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Joint Statement on the U.S.-Japan CBRN Defense Policy Dialogue

Joint Statement on the U.S.-Japan CBRN Defense Policy Dialogue
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From The Services

Army Reduces PCS Moves to Boost Readiness

Army

Army Reduces PCS Moves to Boost Readiness 

Marines Gear Up for Training

Marine Corps

Marines Gear Up for Training 

U.S., Spanish Troops Conduct Slick Response Exercise
Airmen Make History at Argentine Mountain School

Air Force

Airmen Make History at Argentine Mountain School 

Leaders Explain Sizeable Budget Boost in Senate Hearing

Space Force

Leaders Explain Sizeable Budget Boost in Senate Hearing 

National Guard Leaders Visit Baltics

National Guard

National Guard Leaders Visit Baltics 

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Military Units: Army

A soldier wearing a futuristic combat uniform and holding a weapon looks forward.

From team to region — an interactive look at the Army's organization structure and top things to know about America's first service branch.

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Delivering Peace Through Strength

A Marine fires a weapon from shoulder height creating a blast on either end of the weapon, while another Marine signals from in front.

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.

A Marine fires a weapon from shoulder height creating a blast on either end of the weapon, while another Marine signals from in front.
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Army Awareness — Where Do You Rank?

Soldiers lie prone and fire weapons, creating red light and smoke against a dark sky.

Founded by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775, the Army is the oldest branch of America's armed forces. See if your knowledge of Army ranks and insignia holds up under fire!

Soldiers lie prone and fire weapons, creating red light and smoke against a dark sky.
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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.