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Thousands of troops from 13 countries joined forces across sea, land, air, cyber and space during Talisman Sabre, the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States, to strengthen relationships, interoperability and capabilities.
Test your smarts any time of year on the Defense Department's world-class, worldwide school system for military kids.
They work with bugs, soufflés and even superheroes. … See how much you know about the jobs military members do.
To celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, test your knowledge of several symbols associated with America.
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.
See that chevron on your uniform, badge on your cap, or the seal that adorns the building you walk into every day? Over the past 100 years, someone at The Institute of Heraldry was likely responsible for it.
Black men and women have a storied history in the U.S. military, despite facing discrimination on the homefront.
Find out how much you know about Operation Desert Storm, the Gulf War's combat phase, which began 30 years ago.
Not even Santa can escape our radar. And tracking him is only one of the many ways troops celebrate the holidays.
Take a glimpse into the daily lives of the Defense Department and its people through the eyes of military photographers during operations, training activities, humanitarian missions and other major events of 2022.