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Hegseth Speaks to Task Force and Recognizes Guardsmen

  • War.gov
  • July 2, 2026 | 17:53

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks to members of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force and Joint Task Force District of Columbia in Washington, July 2, 2026.

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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.

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USS Constitution: A Look Inside 'Old Ironsides'

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Meet Boston's only undefeated team: the crew aboard Old Ironsides! Step aboard the oldest and toughest warship in all seven seas, which doubles as a living — and floating — museum.

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We Prepare. You Should, Too.

A soldier sits on the edge of a helicopter in flight over a forest fire and smoke.

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.

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Freedom Is Not Free

Korean War Veterans Memorial

Take a closer look at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, which was dedicated in 1995 in Washington, D.C., to honor the nearly 2 million Americans who served in the three-year conflict.

Korean War Veterans Memorial