Official websites use .gov
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
Watch live at 11 a.m. EST as President Joe Biden and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III honor the service of the men and women of the U.S. military at a Veterans Day ceremony hosted by Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough at Arlington National Cemetery, Va.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke about the progress achieved by the Defense Department during his four-year tenure as the Pentagon's top official while also praising DOD leadership.
On Veterans Day, the Defense Department salutes those who have served and sacrificed for America's freedom.
We recognize the service and sacrifice of our military and their families, and dedicate resources, services, policies and programs to support the more than 2 million uniformed service members and 2.6 million family members across the globe.
Test your knowledge of how Veterans Day came about and what it means.
The National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio, takes visitors on a narrative journey of the individual stories and shared experiences of veterans throughout history.
Celebrate the Marine Corps' birthday by seeing if you have what it takes to become a Devil Dog.Â
Take a look behind the lens at the missions and accomplishments of the men and women who serve in the U.S. armed forces.