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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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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to Travel to Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to Travel to Fort Bragg, North Carolina

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Remarks by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the International D-Day Remembrance Ceremony at Utah Beach (As Delivered)

Remarks by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the International D-Day Remembrance Ceremony at Utah Beach (As Delivered)

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Remarks by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the 81st D-Day Landings Anniversary in Normandy American Cemetery (As Delivered)

Remarks by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the 81st D-Day Landings Anniversary in Normandy American Cemetery (As Delivered)
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From The Services

Italian Officer Praises U.S. Army Ahead of Retirement

Army

Italian Officer Praises U.S. Army Ahead of Retirement 

Marines Volunteer at Nashville Animal Shelter

Marine Corps

Marines Volunteer at Nashville Animal Shelter 

U.S., Polish Forces Strengthen Joint Maritime Ops
Overhaul of Pilot Training Program Proves Successful

Air Force

Overhaul of Pilot Training Program Proves Successful 

Commander Highlights Space's Growing Role in Regional Security

Space Force

Commander Highlights Space's Growing Role in Regional Security 

U.S., Kenyan Troops Strengthen Relationship

National Guard

U.S., Kenyan Troops Strengthen Relationship 

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Remembering D-Day

The Allied troops who landed in Nazi-occupied France on D-Day successfully executed the largest air, land and sea invasion in history — and they did so amid stakes that couldn't have been higher.

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How Much Do You Know About DOD's Role in Hollywood?

The Defense Department works with Hollywood all the time on movies and TV projects. See how much you know about our involvement!

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What's Your D-Day IQ?

See how much you know about the largest amphibious assault in history, a turning point for the U.S. and Allied forces in World War II.

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Military Units: Army

From team to region — an interactive look at the Army's organization structure and top things to know about America's first service branch.