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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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Transcript of a Senior Defense Official Background Briefing on Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness: Implementation Guidance

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Backgrounder on Implementation Memo Guidance for Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness

Backgrounder on Implementation Memo Guidance for Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness
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From The Services

Army Introduces New Fitness Test for 2025

Army

Army Introduces New Fitness Test for 2025

U.S., Australian, Philippine Troops Train Shoulder-to-Shoulder

Marine Corps

U.S., Australian, Philippine Troops Train Shoulder-to-Shoulder

Hospital Ship to Deploy for Continuing Promise
Laser-Focused: Innovation Lets Firefighters See Through Smoke

Air Force

Laser-Focused: Innovation Lets Firefighters See Through Smoke

Leader Highlights Growing U.S.-Italian Cooperation in Space Ops

Space Force

Leader Highlights Growing U.S.-Italian Cooperation in Space Ops

Aviation Brigade Provides Moving Support to Coast Guard

National Guard

Aviation Brigade Provides Moving Support to Coast Guard

Interactive Experience:

We Prepare. You Should, Too.

 

Service members train and prepare year-round so when disasters strike, troops are ready to help those in harm's way. Learn how you can prepare, too.

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Interactive Experience:

GI Jargon, Reporting for Duty

 

The military has a language all its own, and you might be fluent without even knowing it. Take this quiz and find out just how much GI Jargon you know!

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Interactive Experience:

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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Interactive Experience:

Do You Know What to Do When Disaster Strikes?

 

Take this quiz to learn more about floods, tornadoes and hurricanes!

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