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Sparks fly as airmen, wearing protective gear, weld metal on a table in a dimly lit room.

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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 group of sailors to the left pull a line while a group in white vests gather in a circle near parked aircraft aboard a ship at sea.
All Hands on Deck - Sailors heave a line during fueling on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln in support of Operation Epic Fury in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 10, 2026.
A missile launches from a military vehicle, creating a ball of fire and smoke against a dark sky.

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Department of War Awards Independent School District No 57 of Garfield County (Enid Public Schools) a $22M grant for Eisenhower Elementary School at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma

Department of War Awards Independent School District No 57 of Garfield County (Enid Public Schools) a $22M grant for Eisenhower Elementary School at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing

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DOW Identifies Army Casualty

DOW Identifies Army Casualty
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Task Force, Border Patrol Partner for Counter-Drone Training

Army

Task Force, Border Patrol Partner for Counter-Drone Training 

Recon Battalion Transforms Marine Into a Team Asset

Marine Corps

Recon Battalion Transforms Marine Into a Team Asset 

Sailors Honor Hawaii's Role in Navy History, Strengthen Community Ties
Powerhouse Unit Launches Missions Safely, On Time

Air Force

Powerhouse Unit Launches Missions Safely, On Time 

Guardian Ensures the Force Is Ready Before Adversaries Attack

Space Force

Guardian Ensures the Force Is Ready Before Adversaries Attack 

Oklahoma Guard Wraps Up Fire Suppression Mission

National Guard

Oklahoma Guard Wraps Up Fire Suppression Mission 

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Delivering Peace Through Strength

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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Roles of the Rainbow

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.

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America's Nuclear Triad

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.

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Honors for Valor

For service members who carry out the bravest and most selfless acts in combat, the military bestows its most esteemed valor awards: the Medal of Honor, the Service Crosses and the Silver Star.