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Ever Resolute

World War II veteran Fred Nungesser salutes during a ceremony honoring the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landing in Normandy, France, June 1, 2025.

The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security.

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