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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.
The Department of War is taking innovative and bold actions to ensure space superiority and secure the nation's vital interests in space now and in the future.
The Department of War's Personal Property Activity was established in January 2026 to directly improve the experience of military and civilian families relocating during the PCS process.
U.S. Africa Command's premiere and largest annual joint and combined exercise, African Lion brings together thousands of military personnel across four countries to increase interoperability while strengthening shared defense capabilities and cooperation.
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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.
Explosive ordnance disposal technicians from across the Department of War disarm bombs to keep us safe. Think you have what it takes?
The Department of War is America's oldest and largest government agency, tracing its roots back to pre-Revolutionary times.
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.