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They're not dumb grunts, and hitting the target requires more than good aim. Set your sights on discovering what snipers do, and how they master their essential, exacting, lethal art.
Get a glimpse into the lives and work of U.S. service members as we turn to military photographers for a chronicle of the year.
Each military service is different, and so is the way they are organized. Here’s a cheat sheet to help you learn the structure of the Defense Department services.
The Air Force structure is a bit of a mix of the Army and Marine Corps structures. The elements of command might change based on the type of unit, but the basic elements remain constant.
Operational and administrative — an interactive look at the Navy's organizational structure.
From fire team to Marine Corps — an interactive look at the Marine Corps' organizational structure.
With a simple and powerful motto, the Navy's USS New York demonstrates military might and is a symbol that the world will "Never Forget" the 9/11 attacks.
Thousands of veterans travel to the nation's capital each year to visit the memorials that commemorate their service. Learn more about the Honor Flight Network and the veterans it serves.
The 2019 Missile Defense Review describes a comprehensive approach to prevent and defeat missile attacks through a combination of deterrence, active and passive missile defense, and attack operations.
The men and women of the U.S. military who train and conduct operations around the world are also family members, friends and neighbors with a range of interests. Get a glimpse into their lives and their work as we turn to military photographers for a chronicle of the year.