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Chairman Speaks at Naval Academy Graduation

  • War.gov
  • May 22, 2026 | 02:59:05

Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delivers the commencement address to the 2026 graduating class of the U.S. Naval Academy during a ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md., May 22, 2026.

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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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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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Happy Birthday, DOW!

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The Department of War marks its birthday on Aug. 10. Celebrate along by testing your knowledge of the department, its history and the people who make it work.

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Historic Highlights From the Department of War

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

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