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Trump, Hegseth Give Remarks

  • Defense.gov
  • March 21, 2025 | 44:09

President Donald J. Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth brief the media at the White House, March 21, 2025.

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Take This Quiz on the Military's Highest Award for Valor

 

It's an honor bestowed on only U.S. service members who distinguish themselves "through conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty."  See how much you know about the Medal of Honor and its recipients. 

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Military Units: Space Force

 

The Space Force structure is unique. While it is a separate and distinct branch of the armed services, it is organized under the Department of the Air Force.

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Game On! Test Your Knowledge of Sports and the Military

 

From the basketball court to the gridiron to the Olympic Games, U.S. service members have played a huge role in American athletics. Now it's time to find out how much you know about sports and the military.

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Honors for Valor

 

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.

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