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President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Air Force Gen. Dan Caine will host the 25th Anniversary 9/11 Observance Ceremony at the Pentagon, Sept. 11, 2026, at 9 a.m. EDT.
It’s a promise from this nation to its citizens, allies, and enemies. The strength required to create that peace is found in the lethality, character, and commitment of our warfighters.
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The World War I Centennial Commission unveiled a new $44 million sculpture in Washington, D.C.’s, Pershing Park, Sept. 13, 2024. "A Soldier’s Journey" by Sabin Howard pays tribute to the nearly 4.7 million U.S. service members who served during WWI.
The U.S. military, the world's finest fighting force, is made up entirely of volunteers, reinforcing the American ideal of personal freedom while offering those with the desire and ability to serve opportunity, community and purpose.
The Department of War is taking innovative and bold actions to ensure space superiority and secure the nation's vital interests in space now and in the future.
This year the United States celebrates its 250th birthday. At the War Department, we recognize and celebrate freedom throughout the year.
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The Pentagon Memorial is the first national memorial dedicated to honoring the 184 people whose lives were lost when hijackers flew a jetliner into the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001.
With a simple and powerful motto, the Navy's USS New York demonstrates military might and is a symbol that the world will "Never Forget" the 9/11 attacks.
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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.