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Discover the latest on DOD's missions, milestones and people through this curated collection of top photos published on Defense.gov.

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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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A rocket trail of light shoots up into the stars over the ocean at night.
Beam Me Up - A Falcon 9 rocket lifts off for a mission from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla., July 26, 2025. The mission added another 28 satellites to the constellation of more than 7,000 currently in low Earth orbit.

Mission Impossible

DOD helped make another "Mission: Impossible" possible. Military expertise, feedback and equipment provided authenticity to make the magic of Hollywood feel real.

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Readout of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Call With South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back

Readout of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Call With South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back

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Readout of the U.S.-Saudi Strategic Joint Planning Committee

Readout of the U.S.-Saudi Strategic Joint Planning Committee

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Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell on DOD Personnel Support to ICE

Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell on DOD Personnel Support to ICE
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From The Services

Soldiers Test Skills During Raven Focus

Army

Soldiers Test Skills During Raven Focus 

Integrated Training Enhances Crisis Response

Marine Corps

Integrated Training Enhances Crisis Response 

USS Mitscher Departs for Deployment
U.S., Japanese Medics Train Together

Air Force

U.S., Japanese Medics Train Together 

Guardians Set to Launch Eighth X-37B Mission

Space Force

Guardians Set to Launch Eighth X-37B Mission 

Op Increases Cargo Movement Efficiency

National Guard

Op Increases Cargo Movement Efficiency 

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Mission Impossible

DOD helped make another "Mission: Impossible" possible. Military expertise, feedback and equipment provided authenticity to make the magic of Hollywood feel real.

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Sensors, Receivers and Ordnance, Oh My! Drones Carry It All

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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Common Threads: Army Uniform Evolution

Army uniforms have changed considerably since 1775, but they share a common thread: keeping soldiers safe, on the move and on mission. Take an interactive look at how warfighters' clothes and gear have evolved to meet the times.

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When Making a Scene Is Part of the Drill

Service members' passion, professionalism and purpose aren't just apparent on the battlefield, but also in the venues where military demonstration teams showcase their skills in the sky and on land. See what you know about the teams.