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U.S. Northern Command is working with the Department of Homeland Security to augment U.S. Customs and Border Protection along the southern border of the United States with additional military forces.
The Defense Department's Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force is working to directly improve the experience of military and civilian families relocating during the 2025 PCS season and beyond.
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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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.
DOD helped make another "Mission: Impossible" possible. Military expertise, feedback and equipment provided authenticity to make the magic of Hollywood feel real.
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The Coast Guard saves people in trouble on the water and protects the country from maritime threats. It also promotes national security, border security and economic prosperity.
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.
For service members who carry out the bravest and most selfless acts in combat, the military bestows its most esteemed valor awards: the Medal of Honor, the Service Crosses and the Silver Star.