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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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It's Go Time - A soldier qualifies with an M4 rifle at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 22, 2025. Soldiers are required to attend an M4 range once a year to maintain their marksmanship skills and increase lethality.

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

Army Unveils Lightweight Combat Assault Ration

Army

Army Unveils Lightweight Combat Assault Ration 

Marines Test Lightweight Combat Boots to Boost Lethality

Marine Corps

Marines Test Lightweight Combat Boots to Boost Lethality 

U.S., Italian Sailors Train Together
Medics Complete Medic-X Training, Boost Readiness

Air Force

Medics Complete Medic-X Training, Boost Readiness 

Guardians Welcome New Leader to Help Sharpen Readiness, Strategic Unity

Space Force

Guardians Welcome New Leader to Help Sharpen Readiness, Strategic Unity 

Guardsmen Receive Flood Response Aid From Czech Partners

National Guard

Guardsmen Receive Flood Response Aid From Czech Partners 

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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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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.