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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 Navy Flag Officer Announcement for June 3, 2025

Defense Secretary Navy Flag Officer Announcement for June 3, 2025

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Travel to Belgium and France

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Travel to Belgium and France

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Readout of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Call With Bahrain Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa

Readout of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Call With Bahrain Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa
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From The Services

Military Police Earn Top Honors During Competition

Army

Military Police Earn Top Honors During Competition

Marines Mark 250 Years of Service at Fleet Week

Marine Corps

Marines Mark 250 Years of Service at Fleet Week

Sailors Complete F-35C Qualification Milestone
Leader Praises Air Force Academy Graduates

Air Force

Leader Praises Air Force Academy Graduates

'Always Above' Documentary Debuts Worldwide

Space Force

'Always Above' Documentary Debuts Worldwide

Alaska Guardsmen Rescue 9 During 5 Missions

National Guard

Alaska Guardsmen Rescue 9 During 5 Missions

Interactive Experience:

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.

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