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Discover the latest on DOW's missions, milestones and people through this curated collection of top 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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A Marine holds a weapon while running near a body of water in the dark illuminated by a green glowstick and bridge lights in the background.
Glow in the Dark - A Marine runs during an infantry company small boat raid course at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif., June 8, 2026. During the course, Marines conducted a series of training phases to increase the unit's capabilities when conducting expeditionary operations.
Six soldiers work in a grass field by a howiter they are firing, creating tufts of smoke and flames.

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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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Department of War Establishes Cyber Mastery Incentive Pay

Department of War Establishes Cyber Mastery Incentive Pay

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Travels to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Tampa, Florida

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Travels to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Tampa, Florida
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From The Services

Marksmanship Unit Turns Soldiers Into Instructors

Army

Marksmanship Unit Turns Soldiers Into Instructors 

Marines Urged to Volunteer for Special Duty Assignments

Marine Corps

Marines Urged to Volunteer for Special Duty Assignments 

U.S., Spanish Troops Conduct Slick Response Exercise
Air Force Leader Joins California Drone Defense Team

Air Force

Air Force Leader Joins California Drone Defense Team 

Leaders Explain Sizeable Budget Boost in Senate Hearing

Space Force

Leaders Explain Sizeable Budget Boost in Senate Hearing 

Qualification Training Improves Readiness

National Guard

Qualification Training Improves Readiness 

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Delivering Peace Through Strength

Three soldiers in tactical gear move through a field in the dark illuminated by green light as seen through a night vision lens.

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.

Three soldiers in tactical gear move through a field in the dark illuminated by green light as seen through a night vision lens.
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Roles of the Rainbow

Sailors work under and near a fighter jet on the deck of a ship during daytime, as other sailors signal to the pilot and smoke billows around them; another jet is in the background.

You may know your colors, but do you know what they represent on the flight decks of Navy ships? Test your knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the rainbow at sea.

Sailors work under and near a fighter jet on the deck of a ship during daytime, as other sailors signal to the pilot and smoke billows around them; another jet is in the background.
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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.
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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.

A collage of historical military photos.