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Hegseth Speaks During Arsenal of Freedom Stop at SpaceX Facility

  • War.gov
  • Jan. 12, 2026 | 45:17

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks during the nationwide Arsenal of Freedom tour at a SpaceX facility in Brownsville, Texas, Jan. 12, 2026.

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Year in Photos 2025

Year in Photos focuses in on the people and activities of the War Department around the world while highlighting the extraordinary work of military photographers who capture it all.

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365 Days of 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 spent the past year ushering in a new era characterized by peace through strength. Here's a look at the significant accomplishments at the War Department since Inauguration Day 2025.

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Bombs Over Baghdad: Test Your Desert Storm Knowledge

Find out how much you know about Operation Desert Storm, the Gulf War's combat phase, which began Jan. 16, 1991.

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Roles of the Rainbow

You may know your colors, but do you know what they represent on the flight decks of Navy ships? Test your knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the rainbow at sea.