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Talisman Sabre

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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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.

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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DOD Awards Altus Public Schools a $49,211,667 Grant for the L. Mendel Rivers Elementary School at Altus Air Force Base

DOD Awards Altus Public Schools a $49,211,667 Grant for the L. Mendel Rivers Elementary School at Altus Air Force Base

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Defense Department Awards $6.2 Million to Sustain Critical Production of Tungsten

Defense Department Awards $6.2 Million to Sustain Critical Production of Tungsten

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Enhancing Security Protocols for the Department of Defense

Enhancing Security Protocols for the Department of Defense
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From The Services

Updated Policies Modernise, Retire Legacy Equipment

Army

Updated Policies Modernise, Retire Legacy Equipment 

Leaders Discuss Shared Security Challenges

Marine Corps

Leaders Discuss Shared Security Challenges 

Navy Medicine Launches 'Top Doc' Initiative
Airmen Embody 'Mission Ready' Mindset in East Africa

Air Force

Airmen Embody 'Mission Ready' Mindset in East Africa 

Referral Programs Reward Guardians, Airmen

Space Force

Referral Programs Reward Guardians, Airmen 

Oregon Guard Returns From Kosovo Deployment

National Guard

Oregon Guard Returns From Kosovo Deployment 

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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.

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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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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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.