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Hegseth Delivers Oath of Enlistment

  • War.gov
  • Jan. 5, 2026 | 8:39

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth administers the oath of enlistment to new recruits at a recruiting station in Newport News, Virginia, Jan. 5, 2026.

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Year in Photos 2025

Year in Photos focuses in on the people and activities of the War Department around the world while highlighting the extraordinary work of military photographers who capture it all.

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Key Moments in DOW's Rich History

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

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GI Jargon, Reporting for Duty

The military has a language all its own, and you might be fluent without even knowing it. Check how much GI Jargon you speak.

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The Aircraft Boneyard

The boneyard at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., has powered America's air dominance for decades. See how specialists restore, preserve and reactivate aircraft, keeping warfighters in flight.