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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

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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Engineering in DOD

Military and civilian engineers share a unique mission within the Defense Department — to advance cutting-edge engineering technology, systems and practices in specializations that range from cyber and space to hypersonics and quantum science and more, all in support of the warfighter.

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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

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.

See More
Spotlight

Engineering in DOD

Military and civilian engineers share a unique mission within the Defense Department — to advance cutting-edge engineering technology, systems and practices in specializations that range from cyber and space to hypersonics and quantum science and more, all in support of the warfighter.

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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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Five soldiers climb up a netted rope under blue skies.

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Statement on Secretary Hegseth's Visit to Panama by Pentagon Chief Spokesman Sean Parnell

Statement on Secretary Hegseth's Visit to Panama by Pentagon Chief Spokesman Sean Parnell
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Conducts Joint Press Engagement With Panamanian Public Security Minister Frank Abrego in Panama City

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Conducts Joint Press Engagement With Panamanian Public Security Minister Frank Abrego in Panama City
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Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell

Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell
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From The Services

U.S., Ghana Host African Land Forces Summit

Army

U.S., Ghana Host African Land Forces Summit

'We Train to Win'

Marine Corps

'We Train to Win'

Submarine Tender Completes Indo-Pacific Deployment

Navy

Submarine Tender Completes Indo-Pacific Deployment

Vietnam War Pilot Sees Aircraft's Legacy Take Flight

Air Force

Vietnam War Pilot Sees Aircraft's Legacy Take Flight

Space Force, Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Leaders Discuss Collaboration

Space Force

Space Force, Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Leaders Discuss Collaboration

Squadron Fields State-of-the-Art Battle Command Center

National Guard

Squadron Fields State-of-the-Art Battle Command Center

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Remembering Bataan

 

Each year, thousands of people make a 26.2-mile trek through White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, to honor the veterans who endured the Bataan Death March during World War II.

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Can You Identify These Cutting-Edge Drones That Rule the Skies?

 

Unmanned systems help U.S. service members gain realistic training experience, test equipment and so much more. Can you pass this quiz on military drones with flying colors?

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USS New York: A City on the Sea

 

With a simple and powerful motto, the Navy's USS New York demonstrates military might and is a symbol that the world will "Never Forget" the 9/11 attacks.

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How Deep Is Your Navy Knowledge?

 

Formed Oct. 13, 1775, the Navy is America's second-oldest military service. How deep is your knowledge of Navy ratings and ranks?

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