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Hegseth Commemorates D-Day in France  

  • War.gov
  • June 6, 2026 | 01:10:00

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth commemorates the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day invasion by Allied troops during a ceremony at Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, France, June 6, 2026. The annual remembrance ceremony honors service members who landed in Normandy, June 6, 1944, to liberate German-occupied Western Europe during World War II and sacrificed their lives in the name of freedom.

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Military Units: Army

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From team to region — an interactive look at the Army's organization structure and top things to know about America's first service branch.

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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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Army Awareness — Where Do You Rank?

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Founded by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775, the Army is the oldest branch of America's armed forces. See if your knowledge of Army ranks and insignia holds up under fire!

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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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