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Operation Epic Fury

On Feb. 28, 2026, the U.S. military commenced Operation Epic Fury under the direction and direct orders of the president of the United States. U.S. and partner forces are striking targets to dismantle the Iranian regime’s security apparatus, prioritizing locations that pose an imminent threat.

Sparks fly as airmen, wearing protective gear, weld metal on a table in a dimly lit room.

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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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A sailor wearing a headset uses an alidade on the side of a ship at sea during the day.
The Search Is On - A sailor uses an alidade to search for a surface contact aboard the USS Pinckney during Operation Epic Fury in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 12, 2026.
A missile launches from a military vehicle, creating a ball of fire and smoke against a dark sky.

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DOW Identifies Air Force Casualties

DOW Identifies Air Force Casualties

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Department of War Awards Independent School District No 57 of Garfield County (Enid Public Schools) a $22M grant for Eisenhower Elementary School at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma

Department of War Awards Independent School District No 57 of Garfield County (Enid Public Schools) a $22M grant for Eisenhower Elementary School at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma

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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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From The Services

Service Approves First Lethal Hand Grenade Since 1968

Army

Service Approves First Lethal Hand Grenade Since 1968 

Recruits Unite at Parris Island to Forge a Better Future

Marine Corps

Recruits Unite at Parris Island to Forge a Better Future 

USS Mustin Deploys to Support Indo-Pacific Stability
Leaders Survey Training Command's Impact on Force Lethality

Air Force

Leaders Survey Training Command's Impact on Force Lethality 

Medical Leaders Strategize Ways to Maintain Readiness

Space Force

Medical Leaders Strategize Ways to Maintain Readiness 

Guardsmen Execute Wartime Tasks During Exercise

National Guard

Guardsmen Execute Wartime Tasks During Exercise 

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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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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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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.

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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.