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Hegseth Administers Oath of Enlistment in Missouri

  • War.gov
  • Feb. 18, 2026 | 10:36

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth administers the oath of enlistment to recruits at the Navy Officer Recruiting Station in Bridgeton, Mo., Feb. 18, 2026.

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Beyond the Photo: What Do You Know About the Battle of Iwo Jima?

Most people are familiar with the iconic photo of Marines raising the U.S. flag at Iwo Jima, but there's much more to the story of this epic battle in the Pacific that lasted five weeks, from Feb. 19 to March 26, 1945.

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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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Test Yourself on the Military's Highest Award for Valor

The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest medal for valor in combat, first authorized in 1861 for sailors and Marines, and soldiers the following year. How much do you know about the award and its recipients?

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Where Military Mountaineers Are Made

Mountaineering has long been a necessary skill for U.S. service members in battle and at the Army Mountain Warfare School, they learn from some of the best.