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NATO is a transatlantic alliance of 32 like-minded North American and European countries securing peace since 1949.
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.
The largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States, Talisman Sabre strengthens multinational partnerships through complex amphibious operations, airfield seizures and joint live-fire training to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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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.
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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Take a closer look at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, which was dedicated in 1995 in Washington, D.C., to honor the nearly 2 million Americans who served in the three-year conflict.
Find out how much you know about the conflict sometimes called "The Forgotten War" in the United States.
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.