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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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Target Practice - A soldier conducts individual weapons qualification with an M4 rifle and M17 pistol at Fort Riley, Kan., July 21, 2025, in preparation for an upcoming overseas deployment.

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Gen. Guetlein to Lead the Office of Golden Dome for America

Gen. Guetlein to Lead the Office of Golden Dome for America

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Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesperson Sean Parnell on Medical Conditions Disqualifying for Accession Into the Military

Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesperson Sean Parnell on Medical Conditions Disqualifying for Accession Into the Military

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Readout of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Meeting With Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., President of the Philippines

Readout of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Meeting With Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., President of the Philippines
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From The Services

Best Squad Competition Displays Unity, Grit

Army

Best Squad Competition Displays Unity, Grit 

Marines, Veterans Dominate Powerlifting Competition

Marine Corps

Marines, Veterans Dominate Powerlifting Competition  

Living Namesake Rides First Set of Sea Trials
Airmen Make History, Fly Allied Aircraft

Air Force

Airmen Make History, Fly Allied Aircraft 

Space Force Releases Principles for Space Access Resourcing Decisions

Space Force

Space Force Releases Principles for Space Access Resourcing Decisions 

Texas Guardsmen Continue Search, Recovery Efforts

National Guard

Texas Guardsmen Continue Search, Recovery Efforts 

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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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USS Constitution: A Look Inside 'Old Ironsides'

Meet Boston's only undefeated team: the crew aboard Old Ironsides! Step aboard the oldest and toughest warship in all seven seas, which doubles as a living — and floating — museum.

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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.

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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.