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WWI Commission Unveils New Sculpture at WWI Memorial

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.

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All of the Lights - Marines prepare to depart the USS Tripoli to board M/V Blue Star III, a commercial ship suspected of attempting to transit to Iran in violation of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, April 28, 2026. U.S. forces released the vessel after conducting a search and confirming the ship's voyage would not include an Iranian port call.
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Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Khalid Shaikh Mohammad et al. Pretrial Hearing

Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Khalid Shaikh Mohammad et al. Pretrial Hearing

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing

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Navy to Commission Submarine Idaho

Navy to Commission Submarine Idaho
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Soldiers Hone Multidomain Firing Skills During Operation Courage Lethality

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Soldiers Hone Multidomain Firing Skills During Operation Courage Lethality 

Marines Successfully Test New Weapon System

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Marines Successfully Test New Weapon System 

Seabees Enable Autonomous Operations During Obangame Express 2026
Readiness Starts With Clarity, Leadership, Taking Care of Airmen

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Readiness Starts With Clarity, Leadership, Taking Care of Airmen 

Space Training and Readiness Command Activates 593rd Test and Evaluation Squadron

Space Force

Space Training and Readiness Command Activates 593rd Test and Evaluation Squadron 

Indiana Guard's 122nd Fighter Wing Completes F-16 Conversion

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Indiana Guard's 122nd Fighter Wing Completes F-16 Conversion 

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Delivering Peace Through Strength

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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Explosive ordnance disposal technicians from across the Department of War disarm bombs to keep us safe. Think you have what it takes?

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Historic Highlights From the Department of War

The Department of War is America's oldest and largest government agency, tracing its roots back to pre-Revolutionary times.

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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.