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Hegseth, Caine Testify on DOW Budget Request, Part 2

  • War.gov
  • April 29, 2026 | 02:40:30

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testify before the House Armed Services Committee on the War Department’s fiscal year 2027 budget request during a hearing in Washington, April 29, 2026.

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How Well Do You Know Your Stars and Stripes?

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You probably know the 50 states and 13 colonies help make up the American flag, but do you know its history or etiquette? Put your knowledge to the test.

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Military Units: Army

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From team to region — an interactive look at the Army's organization structure and top things to know about America's first service branch.

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Delivering Peace Through Strength

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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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We Prepare. You Should, Too.

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Service members train and prepare year-round so when disasters strike, troops are ready to help those in harm's way. Learn how you can prepare, too.

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