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Hegseth, Caine Meet With Leaders from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania

  • Defense.gov
  • July 25, 2025 | 21:19

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meet with Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur, Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds and Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovile Sakaliene, at the Pentagon, July 25, 2025.

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Freedom Is Not Free

Take a closer look at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, which was dedicated in 1995 in Washington, D.C., to honor the nearly 2 million Americans who served in the three-year conflict.

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38th Parallel Perspective: A Korean War Quiz

Find out how much you know about the conflict sometimes called "The Forgotten War" in the United States.

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Mission Impossible

DOD helped make another "Mission: Impossible" possible. Military expertise, feedback and equipment provided authenticity to make the magic of Hollywood feel real.

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Stars, Stripes & Sports

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.