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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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Soldiers standing in formation fire weapons in a field.
Formation Fire - Soldiers conduct advanced rifle marksmanship with M4 rifles during Eagle Ace at Slunj Training Area, Croatia, Aug. 4, 2025. The multinational training exercise was designed to enhance interoperability and readiness among NATO allies and partners.

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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Readout of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Call With Saudi Minister of Defense Khalid bin Salman

Readout of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Call With Saudi Minister of Defense Khalid bin Salman

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Defense Department Awards $10 Million to Develop a Domestic Mine-to-Master Alloy Scandium Supply Chain

Defense Department Awards $10 Million to Develop a Domestic Mine-to-Master Alloy Scandium Supply Chain

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Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell on a Reduction in Force at the Defense Technology Information Center

Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell on a Reduction in Force at the Defense Technology Information Center
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From The Services

Soldiers Return to South Korea for Rotational Deployment

Army

Soldiers Return to South Korea for Rotational Deployment 

Koa Moana Brings Medical Aid to Palau

Marine Corps

Koa Moana Brings Medical Aid to Palau 

USS Gerald R. Ford, USS Winston S. Churchill Visit France
Joint Forces Train Together

Air Force

Joint Forces Train Together 

Guardians Prep for Upcoming Competition

Space Force

Guardians Prep for Upcoming Competition 

Guardsmen Conduct Deployment Training in Alaska

National Guard

Guardsmen Conduct Deployment Training in Alaska 

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Heart of the Matter: Take This Quiz on America's Oldest Medal

From Revolutionary War battlefields to today's frontlines, the Purple Heart has served as a recognition of sacrifice and heroism. How well do you know the history behind America's oldest military medal?

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Key Moments in DOD's Rich History

The Department of Defense is America's oldest and largest government agency, tracing its roots back to pre-Revolutionary times.

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Honors for Valor

For service members who carry out the bravest and most selfless acts in combat, the military bestows its most esteemed valor awards: the Medal of Honor, the Service Crosses and the Silver Star.

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Happy Birthday, DOD!

The Defense Department marks its birthday on Aug. 10. Celebrate along by testing your knowledge of the department, its history and the people who make it work.