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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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Operation Keris Strike - Soldiers exit a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during insertion and extraction training as part of Operation Keris Strike in Kota Belud, Malaysia, July 16, 2026. The operation was designed to strengthen interoperability, enhance readiness and reinforce partnerships with Malaysian and Australian forces.
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Department of War Invests $7.1M to Enhance Space Solar Cell Coverglass Manufacturing

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Secretary of War General Officer Announcements for July 16, 2026

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From The Services

Fort Indiantown Gap Expands Counter-Drone Training

Army

Fort Indiantown Gap Expands Counter-Drone Training 

Operation Forest Sentinel Enhances Readiness

Marine Corps

Operation Forest Sentinel Enhances Readiness 

USS Mount Whitney Integrates New Communications Suite
Air Force Leaders Discuss Readiness During Base Visit

Air Force

Air Force Leaders Discuss Readiness During Base Visit 

Space Force Offers $25K Bonus for 8-Year Enlistments

Space Force

Space Force Offers $25K Bonus for 8-Year Enlistments 

Cyber Shield Strengthens Defensive Capabilities

National Guard

Cyber Shield Strengthens Defensive Capabilities 

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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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USS Constitution: A Look Inside 'Old Ironsides'

A DOD graphic illustrates an old ship sailing in a harbor next to graphics in blue and yellow.

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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We Prepare. You Should, Too.

A Black Hawk helicopter hovers over water as it refills a bucket used for fighting wildfires.

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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Freedom Is Not Free

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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.

A stainless steel statue of a man in a military-style helmet and rain poncho is positioned in a landscaped area near similar statues.