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 Trump, Administration Leaders Make Announcement

  • War.gov
  • Dec. 22, 2025 | 26:33

President Donald J. Trump, alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Navy Secretary John Phelan, makes an announcement during an event in Palm Beach, Fla., Dec. 22, 2025.

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Key Moments in DOW's Rich History

The Department of War is America's oldest and largest government agency, tracing its roots back to pre-Revolutionary times.

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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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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.

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The Aircraft Boneyard

The boneyard at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., has powered America's air dominance for decades. See how specialists restore, preserve and reactivate aircraft, keeping warfighters in flight.