An official website of the United States Government 
Here's how you know

Official websites use .gov

.gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock ( lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Live Events |

News Briefing: Hegseth, Caine

Watch live as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. Dan Caine hold a press briefing at the Pentagon.

See Events
Five soldiers lift a weighted bag on a grassy area as people watch on the sideline.

Week In Photos

Discover the latest on DOD's missions, milestones and people through this curated collection of top photos published on Defense.gov.

View Collection

Video

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.

Read More All Videos

Press Products


Advisory |

On Camera Press Briefing

On Camera Press Briefing

Release |

Defense Secretary General Officer Announcements for June 24, 2025

Defense Secretary General Officer Announcements for June 24, 2025

Advisory |

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to Travel to The Hague, Netherlands

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to Travel to The Hague, Netherlands
All Press Products

From The Services

Entomologist Hits Mark During Rifle Competition

Army

Entomologist Hits Mark During Rifle Competition 

Marines Put Marksmanship Skills to the Test

Marine Corps

Marines Put Marksmanship Skills to the Test 

Exercise Southern Jackaroo Strengthens Partnerships
U.S., Swedish Forces Conduct Joint Rescue Training

Air Force

U.S., Swedish Forces Conduct Joint Rescue Training 

Guardian Escorts WWII Airman Uncle Home

Space Force

Guardian Escorts WWII Airman Uncle Home 

Guardsmen Train With Experts During Cyber Discovery

National Guard

Guardsmen Train With Experts During Cyber Discovery 

Quiz

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?

Visual Story

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.

Quiz

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!

Visual Story

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.