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Hegseth Delivers Oath of Enlistment in Texas

  • War.gov
  • Jan. 12, 2026 | 6:34

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth administers the oath of enlistment to recruits at Navy Talent Acquisition Group Red River in Irving, Texas, Jan. 12, 2026.

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2025 Department of War Year in Review: Peace Through Strength

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth established an ambitious set of goals when he took the oath to lead the department in January 2025, aggressively tackling key priorities based on President Donald J. Trump's "peace through strength" agenda. Here's a look at major changes the department has unleashed in less than a year.

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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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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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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.