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Trump, Hegseth Attend Memorial Day Observance

  • War.gov
  • May 25, 2026 | 01:20:27

President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth honor fallen service members during a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., May 25, 2026. The ceremony is a part of the 158th National Memorial Day Observance to recognize and commemorate the fallen men and women of the armed forces.

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How Much Do You Know About Arlington National Cemetery?

U.S. flags are placed at grave markers at Arlington National Cemetery.

Since its creation during the Civil War, Arlington National Cemetery has become the final resting place for some of America's greatest military and civilian heroes. Let's find out how much you know about one of the nation's most renowned cemeteries. 

U.S. flags are placed at grave markers at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Delivering Peace Through Strength

A Marine shines a flashlight next to an aircraft in the dark illuminated by white and green lights.

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.

A Marine shines a flashlight next to an aircraft in the dark illuminated by white and green lights.
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We Prepare. You Should, Too.

A truck with passengers moves over a flooded street on an overcast day.

Service members train and prepare year-round so when disasters strike, troops are ready to help those in harm's way. Learn how you can prepare, too.

A truck with passengers moves over a flooded street on an overcast day.
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America's Nuclear Triad

A ICBM launches at night.

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.

A ICBM launches at night.