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Defense Leaders Testify on Cyber Posture 

  • Defense.gov
  • May 16, 2025 | 01:00:28

Defense Department leaders speak with the House Armed Services Committee’s cyber, information technologies and innovation subcommittee regarding the department’s cyberwarfare, cyber defense postures and the health of the Cyber Mission Force during a hearing in Washington, May 16, 2025. The witnesses include Laurie Buckhout, performing the duties of assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy, and Army Lt. Gen. William J. Hartman, acting commander of U.S. Cyber Command and performing the duties of the director of the National Security Agency and chief of the Central Security Service.

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Army Awareness — Where Do You Rank?

Founded by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775, the Army is the oldest branch of America's armed forces. See if your knowledge of Army ranks and insignia holds up under fire!

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Military Units: Army

From team to region — an interactive look at the Army's organization structure and top things to know about America's first service branch.

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How Well Do You Know Your Stars and Stripes?

You probably know the 50 states and 13 colonies help make up the American flag, but do you know its history or etiquette? Put your knowledge to the test.

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Art of the Shot

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.