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Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force

The Defense Department's Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force is working to directly improve the experience of military and civilian families relocating during the 2025 PCS season and beyond.

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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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A soldier lying on the ground fires a service weapon next to a pile of bullet casings on a sunny day.
From the Ground Up - A soldier fires an M240B machine gun during the blank fire portion of a live-fire exercise as part of Exercise Devil Avalanche at Fort Bragg, N.C., July 27, 2025. The exercise trains soldiers to operate in darkness and builds key weapon systems proficiencies.

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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Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell on DOD Personnel Support to ICE

Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell on DOD Personnel Support to ICE

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Readout of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Meeting With Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur, Latvian Minister of Defence Andris Sprūds and Lithuanian Minister of Defence Dovilė Šakalienė

Readout of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Meeting With Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur, Latvian Minister of Defence Andris Sprūds and Lithuanian Minister of Defence Dovilė Šakalienė

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, met with Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur, Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds and Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, met with Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur, Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds and Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė
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From The Services

U.S., NATO Allies Conduct CBRN Training

Army

U.S., NATO Allies Conduct CBRN Training 

Marines Conduct Milestone Test of Drone Munitions

Marine Corps

Marines Conduct Milestone Test of Drone Munitions 

Sailors Kick Off Pacific Partnership in Papua New Guinea
U.S., Australian Forces Integrate Air Defense

Air Force

U.S., Australian Forces Integrate Air Defense 

Guardians Set to Launch Eighth X-37B Mission

Space Force

Guardians Set to Launch Eighth X-37B Mission 

Guardsmen Break Record for Hoist Rescue

National Guard

Guardsmen Break Record for Hoist Rescue 

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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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Sensors, Receivers and Ordnance, Oh My! Drones Carry It All

Unmanned systems help U.S. service members gain realistic training experience, test equipment and so much more. Can you pass this quiz on military drones with flying colors?

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Common Threads: Army Uniform Evolution

Army uniforms have changed considerably since 1775, but they share a common thread: keeping soldiers safe, on the move and on mission. Take an interactive look at how warfighters' clothes and gear have evolved to meet the times.

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When Making a Scene Is Part of the Drill

Service members' passion, professionalism and purpose aren't just apparent on the battlefield, but also in the venues where military demonstration teams showcase their skills in the sky and on land. See what you know about the teams.