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Pentagon Press Secretary Holds Briefing

  • War.gov
  • Dec. 1, 2022 | 32:03

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder briefs the news media at the Pentagon.

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Heart of the Matter: Take This Quiz on America's Oldest Medal

The Purple Heart medal lays over the American flag.

From Revolutionary War battlefields to today's frontlines, the Purple Heart has served as a recognition of sacrifice and heroism. How well do you know the history behind America's oldest military medal?

The Purple Heart medal lays over the American flag.
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Delivering Peace Through Strength

A missile launches from the ground, leaving a trail of fire in the night sky.

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.

A missile launches from the ground, leaving a trail of fire in the night sky.
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We Prepare. You Should, Too.

A Black Hawk helicopter hovers over water as it refills a bucket used for fighting wildfires.

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.

A Black Hawk helicopter hovers over water as it refills a bucket used for fighting wildfires.
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America's Nuclear Triad

A B-2 bomber aircraft lifts off from a dark runway, trailing two fire-like contrails with lights in the background.

The triad, along with assigned forces, provide 24/7 deterrence to prevent catastrophic actions from our adversaries and they stand ready, if necessary, to deliver a decisive response, anywhere, anytime.

A B-2 bomber aircraft lifts off from a dark runway, trailing two fire-like contrails with lights in the background.