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Pentagon Press Secretary Holds Briefing

  • Department of War
  • Oct. 1, 2024 | 28:42

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder briefs the news media at the Pentagon, Oct. 1, 2024.

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Remembering Pearl Harbor

On Dec. 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and propelled the nation into World War II.

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Sensors, Receivers and Ordnance, Oh My! Drones Carry It All

Unmanned systems help U.S. service members gain realistic training experience, test equipment and so much more. Can you pass this quiz on military drones with flying colors?

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The Aircraft Boneyard

The boneyard at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., has powered America's air dominance for decades. See how specialists restore, preserve and reactivate aircraft, keeping warfighters in flight.

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The 'Date Which Will Live in Infamy': How Much Do You Know?

Test your knowledge about the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, that took American lives and led the United States into World War II.