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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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Heads Up - A sailor fires a line to the underway fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lewis from the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli during a refueling in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 24, 2026. The Tripoli is deployed to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East.
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War Department Announces Second Round of Appointments to the Newly Established Science, Technology and Innovation Board

War Department Announces Second Round of Appointments to the Newly Established Science, Technology and Innovation Board

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Travels to Singapore

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Travels to Singapore

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Secretary of War Flag Officer Announcements for May 22, 2026

Secretary of War Flag Officer Announcements for May 22, 2026
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From The Services

Exercise Tests Multidomain Capability

Army

Exercise Tests Multidomain Capability 

Helicopters Become Drone-Control Platforms

Marine Corps

Helicopters Become Drone-Control Platforms 

Symposium Aims to Advance Quality of Life
Instructors Strengthen Mission Readiness

Air Force

Instructors Strengthen Mission Readiness 

Leaders Connect With University Community

Space Force

Leaders Connect With University Community 

Arizona Airmen Shine in Load Competition

National Guard

Arizona Airmen Shine in Load Competition 

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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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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.

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We Prepare. You Should, Too.

A truck with passengers moves over a flooded street on an overcast day.

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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America's Nuclear Triad

A ICBM launches at night.

The triad, along with assigned forces, provide 24/7 deterrence to prevent catastrophic actions from our adversaries and they stand ready, if necessary, to deliver a decisive response, anywhere, anytime.

A ICBM launches at night.