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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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Readout of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Bilateral Meeting With Argentina's Minister of Defense Luis Petri

Readout of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Bilateral Meeting With Argentina's Minister of Defense Luis Petri

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Readout of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Call With India's Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh

Readout of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Call With India's Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh

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Readout of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Meeting With India's Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar

Readout of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Meeting With India's Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar
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From The Services

Soldiers Compete To Be the Best Warrior

Army

Soldiers Compete To Be the Best Warrior 

Marines Deliver Lifesaving Kits for Pacific Mini Games

Marine Corps

Marines Deliver Lifesaving Kits for Pacific Mini Games 

Bersama Warrior Enhances Interoperability
Air Force Achieves Annual Recruiting Goals

Air Force

Air Force Achieves Annual Recruiting Goals 

Guardian Showcases Community Mindset

Space Force

Guardian Showcases Community Mindset 

New Therapy Dog Lends a 'Pawsitive' Touch

National Guard

New Therapy Dog Lends a 'Pawsitive' Touch 

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As American as …

To celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, test your knowledge of several symbols associated with America.

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We Prepare. You Should, Too.

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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Baseball's Impact on the Navy

From its introduction into the Navy in the late 1800s, baseball became a phenomenon that U.S. sailors — many of whom were Major League pros — helped to spread around the world.

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Floods, Tornadoes, Hurricanes! Are You Prepared?

Do you know what to do when disaster strikes?