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Fort Stewart Senior Commander Briefs Media

  • Defense.gov
  • Aug. 7, 2025 | 21:20

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and Brig. Gen. John W. Lubas, commanding general of the 3rd Infantry Division and Fort Stewart, provide updates to the press at Fort Stewart, Ga., Aug. 7, 2025, following an active shooter incident on Aug. 6.

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Happy Birthday, DOD!

The Defense Department marks its birthday on Aug. 10. Celebrate along by testing your knowledge of the department, its history and the people who make it work.

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Key Moments in DOD's Rich History

The Department of Defense is America's oldest and largest government agency, tracing its roots back to pre-Revolutionary times.

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School Is In!

Test your smarts any time of year on the Defense Department's world-class, worldwide school system for military kids.

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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.