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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 National Guard soldier fires a service weapon at a target, as seen from behind.
Spot On - Army Spc. Canyon Blassingame fires an M500 shotgun during the 2025 National Guard Best Warrior Competition at Blum Military Reservation, Md., July 14, 2025. The annual event tests participants' military expertise, resilience and dedication to the warrior ethos for the opportunity to advance to the Best Squad Competition.

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Defense Department Establishes Centralized Media Booking Contact

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Defense Department Establishes Centralized Media Booking Contact

Defense Department Establishes Centralized Media Booking Contact

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Greets Bahrain Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Greets Bahrain Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa
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From The Services

U.S., NATO Leaders Discuss Adapting, Innovating at Symposium

Army

U.S., NATO Leaders Discuss Adapting, Innovating at Symposium 

Marines Enhance Training With Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Marine Corps

Marines Enhance Training With Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems 

U.S., Japan Conduct Bilateral Exercise
Exercise Southern Star Brings Multinational Forces Together

Air Force

Exercise Southern Star Brings Multinational Forces Together 

Space Force Front Door Expands Beyond U.S.

Space Force

Space Force Front Door Expands Beyond U.S. 

National Guard Soldiers Train at Live-Fire Shoot House

National Guard

National Guard Soldiers Train at Live-Fire Shoot House 

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Building Partnerships Around the Globe

National Guard soldiers and airmen answer the call around the globe, partnering with nearly half the world's nations to advance peace and security through the Defense Department's State Partnership Program.

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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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Art of the Shot

They're not dumb grunts, and hitting the target requires more than good aim. Set your sights on discovering what snipers do, and how they master their essential, exacting, lethal art.

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This Quiz Will Self-Destruct After 4 Questions ...

Explosive ordnance disposal technicians from across the Defense Department disarm bombs to keep us safe. Think you have what it takes?