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PEACE THROUGH
Strength

It’s a promise from this nation to its citizens, allies, and enemies. The strength required to create that peace is found in the lethality, character, and commitment of our warfighters.

Earn Your Place In The Fight
Earn Your Place In The Fight
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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 soldier wearing a camouflage uniform, helmet and tactical vest drops a round into a mortar tube as another soldier wearing a different shade of camouflage uniform and similar gear stands behind him and another one kneels next to the mortar tube.
Powerful Partnership - An Indonesian soldier drops an 81 mm mortar round down a tube, with assistance from U.S. Army Reserve soldiers assigned to the 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment, during Exercise Ksatria Warrior 2026 at Baturaja Combat Training Center, Indonesia, Aug. 23, 2026. The bilateral exercise is focused on building long-lasting partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian army units, expanding interoperability and increasing readiness.

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Undersecretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby Travels to Germany and Belgium

Undersecretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby Travels to Germany and Belgium

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Press Gaggle With Secretary of War Pete Hegseth

Press Gaggle With Secretary of War Pete Hegseth

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War Department Announces a $750 Million Investment as Part of a $1.55 Billion Initiative to Secure Critical Rare-Earth Elements From Serra Verde

War Department Announces a $750 Million Investment as Part of a $1.55 Billion Initiative to Secure Critical Rare-Earth Elements From Serra Verde
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From The Services

Army Launches Flagship Strategic Capital Initiative

Army

Army Launches Flagship Strategic Capital Initiative 

Corps Provides Return Path for COVID-19 Separated Marines

Marine Corps

Corps Provides Return Path for COVID-19 Separated Marines 

USS George Washington Achieves Major Milestone
Air Force Secretary Visits McConnell Air Force Base

Air Force

Air Force Secretary Visits McConnell Air Force Base 

Space Force Honor Guard Debuts Ceremonial Uniform at Freedom 250 Grand Prix

Space Force

Space Force Honor Guard Debuts Ceremonial Uniform at Freedom 250 Grand Prix 

Alaska Unit Rescues Three Plane Crash Victims

National Guard

Alaska Unit Rescues Three Plane Crash Victims 

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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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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.
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We Prepare. You Should, Too.

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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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School Is In!

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Test your smarts any time of year on the Department of War's world-class, worldwide school system for military kids.

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