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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 soldier in tactical gear crouches in a tunnel and aims a service weapon as another soldier does the same while facing the other way.
Tunnel Training - Army Sgt. Michael Lezama, a military police officer assigned to the 615th Military Police Company, 709th Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade, simulates providing rear security during training in a tunnel system at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, Germany, Aug. 19, 2025.

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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Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Encep Nurjaman Pretrial Hearing

Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Encep Nurjaman Pretrial Hearing

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DOD and Singapore's Ministry of Defense Reaffirm Their Commitment to Cooperative Development

DOD and Singapore's Ministry of Defense Reaffirm Their Commitment to Cooperative Development

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Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson Holds an Off-Camera, On-the-Record Press Briefing

Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson Holds an Off-Camera, On-the-Record Press Briefing
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From The Services

Soldiers Earn Top Squad Honor

Army

Soldiers Earn Top Squad Honor 

Marines Train With Counterparts in South Korea

Marine Corps

Marines Train With Counterparts in South Korea 

Strike Group Projects Power in Strait of Dover
Airmen Set Standard During Bamboo Eagle

Air Force

Airmen Set Standard During Bamboo Eagle 

Future Guardians Commit to Serve

Space Force

Future Guardians Commit to Serve 

Guardsmen Rebuild Observation Posts During Annual Training

National Guard

Guardsmen Rebuild Observation Posts During Annual Training 

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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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School Is In!

Test your smarts any time of year on the Defense Department's world-class, worldwide school system for military kids.

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Guardians of the Great Beyond

How much do you know about the newest branch of the U.S. military? Test your knowledge of the Space Force.

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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.