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Policy Leader, Pentagon Press Secretary Hold Briefing

  • War.gov
  • March 14, 2023 | 31:21

Mara Karlin, performing the duties of deputy undersecretary of defense for policy, and Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder brief the news media at the Pentagon

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V-E Day: Time of Celebration, Reflection

On Victory in Europe Day, or V-E Day, Germany unconditionally surrendered its military forces to the World War II Allied forces, including the United States.

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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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Making a Mark - Army Marksmanship Unit

Imagine spending all day, every day, practicing trick shots with a shotgun, taking out 10 moving targets with a pistol in six seconds flat, or perfecting your shot toward a target the size of a period.

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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.