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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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DOD Streamlines Environmental Reviews to Accelerate Infrastructure Projects

DOD Streamlines Environmental Reviews to Accelerate Infrastructure Projects

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Background Briefing on FY 2026 Defense Budget

Background Briefing on FY 2026 Defense Budget

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine Hold News Conference

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine Hold News Conference
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From The Services

Soldiers Test Data Analytics in Field Exercise

Army

Soldiers Test Data Analytics in Field Exercise 

U.S., Philippine Marines Launch Joint Jungle Training

Marine Corps

U.S., Philippine Marines Launch Joint Jungle Training 

U.S., NATO Allies Begin Exercise Sea Breeze
Air Force Achieves Annual Recruiting Goals

Air Force

Air Force Achieves Annual Recruiting Goals 

Space Force Meets Sixth Consecutive Recruiting Goal

Space Force

Space Force Meets Sixth Consecutive Recruiting Goal 

State Partnership Program Enhances Global Security

National Guard

State Partnership Program Enhances Global Security 

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As American as …

To celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, test your knowledge of several symbols associated with America.

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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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Baseball's Impact on the Navy

From its introduction into the Navy in the late 1800s, baseball became a phenomenon that U.S. sailors — many of whom were Major League pros — helped to spread around the world.

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Floods, Tornadoes, Hurricanes! Are You Prepared?

Do you know what to do when disaster strikes?