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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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Soldiers in silhouette surrounded by smoke fire a weapon creating an orangish blast against a starry sky illuminated by red streaks.
Blasting Bright Under Twinkling Lights - Soldiers participate in a night live-fire range event to certify crews on indirect fire missions using an M777 towed 155 mm howitzer at Yakima Training Center, Wash., July 22, 2025. The exercise was one of the culminating events of Raven Focus, a two-week collective training event.

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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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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Readout of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Meeting With Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur, Latvian Minister of Defence Andris Sprūds and Lithuanian Minister of Defence Dovilė Šakalienė

Readout of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Meeting With Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur, Latvian Minister of Defence Andris Sprūds and Lithuanian Minister of Defence Dovilė Šakalienė

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, met with Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur, Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds and Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, met with Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur, Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds and Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė
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From The Services

Joint Planning Session Enhances Interoperability

Army

Joint Planning Session Enhances Interoperability 

Marines, Veterans Excel During Warrior Games

Marine Corps

Marines, Veterans Excel During Warrior Games 

U.S., New Zealand Simulate Mine Countermeasure Operations
U.S., Philippines Strengthen Ties During Exercise

Air Force

U.S., Philippines Strengthen Ties During Exercise 

Vandenberg Space Force Base Hosts Mission Brief

Space Force

Vandenberg Space Force Base Hosts Mission Brief 

Ohio Air National Guard Wing Earns High Marks

National Guard

Ohio Air National Guard Wing Earns High Marks 

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Freedom Is Not Free

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.

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38th Parallel Perspective: A Korean War Quiz

Find out how much you know about the conflict sometimes called "The Forgotten War" in the United States.

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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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Stars, Stripes & Sports

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.