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Students Visit Pentagon 9/11 Memorial with Gary Sinise Foundation

  • Office of the Secretary of War Public Affairs
  • March 12, 2025 | 0:49

Students from the Randolph Macon Academy in Front Royal, Va., visit the Pentagon 9/11 memorial as part of Gary Sinise Foundation’s 9/11 educational programming to learn about the attacks, the rebuilding, and recovery efforts at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., March 12, 2025. (DOD video by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Madelyn Keech)

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America's Nuclear Triad

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.

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Roles of the Rainbow

You may know your colors, but do you know what they represent on the flight decks of Navy ships? Test your knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the rainbow at sea.

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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, America's final resting place for those whose remains have not been found or identified, inspires reflection on service, valor, sacrifice and mourning.

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Honors for Valor

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.