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Focus on Indo-Pacific

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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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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Commemorating the Vietnam War

The Defense Department is privileged to assist our nation in thanking and honoring Vietnam War veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice, and continues to lead the search to locate the missing.

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Focus on Indo-Pacific

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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Spotlight

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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Spotlight

Commemorating the Vietnam War

The Defense Department is privileged to assist our nation in thanking and honoring Vietnam War veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice, and continues to lead the search to locate the missing.

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WWI Commission Unveils New Sculpture at WWI Memorial

The World War I Centennial Commission unveiled a new $44 million sculpture in Washington, D.C.’s, Pershing Park, Sept. 13, 2024. "A Soldier’s Journey" by Sabin Howard pays tribute to the nearly 4.7 million U.S. service members who served during WWI.

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Remarks by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at the 80th Reunion of Honor Ceremony on Iwo Jima (As Delivered)

Remarks by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at the 80th Reunion of Honor Ceremony on Iwo Jima (As Delivered)
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Hold Joint Media Availability

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Hold Joint Media Availability
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U.S.–Philippines Joint Statement on Secretary Hegseth's Inaugural Visit to the Philippines

U.S.–Philippines Joint Statement on Secretary Hegseth's Inaugural Visit to the Philippines
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From The Services

Soldiers Rescue Great Smoky Mountains Hiker

Army

Soldiers Rescue Great Smoky Mountains Hiker

Recruits Train in the Confidence Chamber

Marine Corps

Recruits Train in the Confidence Chamber

Preventive Medicine Unit Boosts Readiness

Navy

Preventive Medicine Unit Boosts Readiness

Camp Simba Highlights U.S., Kenyan Partnership

Air Force

Camp Simba Highlights U.S., Kenyan Partnership

Launch System Gets Certified for Missions

Space Force

Launch System Gets Certified for Missions

Exercise Beverly Sunrise Refines Warfighting Readiness

National Guard

Exercise Beverly Sunrise Refines Warfighting Readiness

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial

 

Take a closer look at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which was dedicated in 1982, fulfilling a promise to never forget those who served and sacrificed during the Vietnam War.

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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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