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Hegseth Addresses Indo-Pacom Partnerships During First Trip to Region

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Medal of Honor

Service members who risk their lives, going above and beyond the call of duty, are awarded the military's highest award for valor, the Medal of Honor.

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DOD Support to the Southern Border

U.S. Northern Command is working with the Department of Homeland Security to augment U.S. Customs and Border Protection along the southern border of the United States with additional military forces.

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The Defense Department is committed to working with allies, partners and like-minded nations in the Indo-Pacific and to upholding a free and open region founded on respect for international rules, laws and norms.

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Medal of Honor

Service members who risk their lives, going above and beyond the call of duty, are awarded the military's highest award for valor, the Medal of Honor.

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DOD Support to the Southern Border

U.S. Northern Command is working with the Department of Homeland Security to augment U.S. Customs and Border Protection along the southern border of the United States with additional military forces.

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Focus on Indo-Pacific

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General Officer Announcement

Release | March 21, 2025

Defense Department Chief of Staff Joseph Kasper Statement on Efforts to Combat Unauthorized Disclosures

Advisory | March 21, 2025

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Travel to Hawaii, Guam, Philippines and Japan

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U.S., South Korean Soldiers Form Bridge-Building Ties

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U.S., South Korean Soldiers Form Bridge-Building Ties

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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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Take This Quiz on the Military's Highest Award for Valor

It's an honor bestowed on only U.S. service members who distinguish themselves "through conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty." See how much you know about the Medal of Honor and its recipients.

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Military Units: Space Force

The Space Force structure is unique. While it is a separate and distinct branch of the armed services, it is organized under the Department of the Air Force.

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Game On! Test Your Knowledge of Sports and the Military

From the basketball court to the gridiron to the Olympic Games, U.S. service members have played a huge role in American athletics. Now it's time to find out how much you know about sports and the military.

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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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Take This Quiz on the Military's Highest Award for Valor

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Military Units: Space Force

The Space Force structure is unique. While it is a separate and distinct branch of the armed services, it is organized under the Department of the Air Force.

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Game On! Test Your Knowledge of Sports and the Military

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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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DOD Support to the Southern Border

WWI Commission Unveils New Sculpture at WWI Memorial

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General Officer Announcement

Defense Department Chief of Staff Joseph Kasper Statement on Efforts to Combat Unauthorized Disclosures

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Travel to Hawaii, Guam, Philippines and Japan

From The Services

U.S., South Korean Soldiers Form Bridge-Building Ties

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Take This Quiz on the Military's Highest Award for Valor

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