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Get to know the nation's service members: find out who they are, what they do, why they serve and how they spend their time out of uniform.

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Value of Service

The U.S. military, the world's finest fighting force, is made up entirely of volunteers, reinforcing the American ideal of personal freedom while offering those with the desire and ability to serve opportunity, community and purpose.

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California Wildfire Response

The Defense Department is going to do everything it can to support all those who are battling the fires in California.

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Face of Defense

Get to know the nation's service members: find out who they are, what they do, why they serve and how they spend their time out of uniform.

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Spotlight

Value of Service

The U.S. military, the world's finest fighting force, is made up entirely of volunteers, reinforcing the American ideal of personal freedom while offering those with the desire and ability to serve opportunity, community and purpose.

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Spotlight

California Wildfire Response

The Defense Department is going to do everything it can to support all those who are battling the fires in California.

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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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Acting Secretary of Defense Robert Salesses Statement on DOD Actions Responding to President Trump's Executive Order on Securing our Border

Acting Secretary of Defense Robert Salesses Statement on DOD Actions Responding to President Trump's Executive Order on Securing our Border
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New Officials Sworn In at the Defense Department

New Officials Sworn In at the Defense Department
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Designation of Acting Secretary of Defense

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Troops Show Skills at Recruiting Event

Army

Troops Show Skills at Recruiting Event

U.S., Norway to Participate in Exercise Joint Viking

Marine Corps

U.S., Norway to Participate in Exercise Joint Viking

U.S., Philippines Enhance Maritime Cooperation

Navy

U.S., Philippines Enhance Maritime Cooperation

Base Gets F-15E With 'Game-Changer' Technology

Air Force

Base Gets F-15E With 'Game-Changer' Technology

Vandenberg Reaches New Heights

Space Force

Vandenberg Reaches New Heights

Guardsmen Continue Wildfire Response

National Guard

Guardsmen Continue Wildfire Response

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Where Military Mountaineers Are Made

 

Mountaineering has long been a necessary skill for U.S. service members in battle and at the Army Mountain Warfare School, they learn from some of the best.

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Art of the Shot

 

They're not dumb grunts, and hitting the target requires more than good aim. Set your sights on discovering what snipers do, and how they master their essential, exacting, lethal art.

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

 

Since its origin during the Revolutionary War, the Purple Heart has served as a recognition of sacrifice and heroism by those in the U.S. military. Find out how much you know about the Purple Heart. 

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Military Units: Space Force

 

The Space Force structure is unique. While it is a separate and distinct branch of the armed services, it is organized under the Department of the Air Force.

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