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Week In Photos

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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Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell on Payments Under the Helping American Victims Afflicted by Neurological Attacks Act

Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell on Payments Under the Helping American Victims Afflicted by Neurological Attacks Act

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Unleashing U.S. Military Drone Dominance

Unleashing U.S. Military Drone Dominance

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DTRA Hosts Telephonic Press Briefing on Iran Nuclear Facilities Bombing

DTRA Hosts Telephonic Press Briefing on Iran Nuclear Facilities Bombing
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From The Services

Soldier Earns Medal for Heroism

Army

Soldier Earns Medal for Heroism 

Jungle Warfare Training Enhances Lethality

Marine Corps

Jungle Warfare Training Enhances Lethality 

USS George Washington Continues Indo-Pacific Patrol
U.S., Allies Launch Pacific Air Exercise

Air Force

U.S., Allies Launch Pacific Air Exercise 

Resolute Space Demonstrates Readiness

Space Force

Resolute Space Demonstrates Readiness 

Texas Guardsmen Assist in Search, Rescue Ops After Flooding

National Guard

Texas Guardsmen Assist in Search, Rescue Ops After Flooding 

Quiz

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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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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Coast Guard 101: How Much Do You Know About This "Always Ready" Service?

The Coast Guard saves people in trouble on the water and protects the country from maritime threats. It also promotes national security, border security and economic prosperity.

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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.