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The 2019 Missile Defense Review describes a comprehensive approach to prevent and defeat missile attacks through a combination of deterrence, active and passive missile defense, and attack operations.
The U.S. military has had several notable events that occurred on Christmas Day. How well do you know your Christmas Day military history?
The men and women of the U.S. military who train and conduct operations around the world are also family members, friends and neighbors with a range of interests. Get a glimpse into their lives and their work as we turn to military photographers for a chronicle of the year.
Each year, New York City’s Fifth Avenue is lined by hundreds of thousands of spectators to honor the service of veterans and to salute our currently serving military.
Test your knowledge on how Veterans Day came about and what it means.
Take a visual walk through history with a look at our troops from WWI to the present.
The U.S. military flies all types and sizes of airframes. Test your aeronautical knowledge right now!
DOW has friends in high places. What do you know about them?
Every stripe and pin on a U.S. service member's uniform has a special meaning. Let's see how many of them you already know!
Do you know which dog, horse, cat or other animal each military service branch or academy has adopted as its official mascot? "Paws" for a moment and test yourself.