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Pentagon Press Secretary Holds Briefing

  • War.gov
  • Aug. 27, 2024 | 27:19

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

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Honors for Valor

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For service members who carry out the bravest and most selfless acts in combat, the military bestows its most esteemed valor awards: the Medal of Honor, the Service Crosses and the Silver Star.

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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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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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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.

Airmen wearing camouflage uniforms push a pallet of cargo from the tailgate of a large aircraft onto a forklift driven by a man wearing a white helmet at night.