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Austin, Milley Call on Americans to Remember, Honor 9/11 Victims

Americans must remember what happened on this date 20 years ago and rededicate themselves to defending the idea of America, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said at a Pentagon ceremony honoring those killed in the terror attack on the Pentagon.

An officer salutes a large American flag hanging over the side of the Pentagon.
The silhouette of a bagpipe player in front of the Pentagon.

Biden Calls Unity America's Greatest Strength on 9/11 20th Anniversary

The silhouette of a memorial with a sunrise in the background.

Nation Remembers Courage of Heroes Killed on Flight 93 on 9/11

A wreath is placed on a stand. In the background, a flag is unfurled on a building.

DOD Leaders Recall Americans' Resilience After 9/11

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OSD and DoDEA Hosts Webinar for Students and Survivors of 9/11

  • Defense.gov
  • Sept. 9, 2021 | 44:35

The Office of the Secretary of Defense hosts a virtual webinar with Department of Defense Education Activity high school students and survivors of the 9/11 Pentagon attack. Guests include Tom Lassman, DOD senior historian, and 9/11 Pentagon survivors retired Navy Capt. Joseph Gradisher and Keith Walker.

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Follow along as an elite mountaineering team set out to climb Alaska’s Denali to highlight that connecting with the outdoors improves resiliency in service members.

Journey to the Top

Follow along as an elite mountaineering team set out to climb Alaska’s Denali to highlight that connecting with the outdoors improves resiliency in service members.

Common Threads: Navy

Common Threads: Navy Uniform Evolution

The U.S. Navy has grown into one of the largest and most respected maritime forces in the world since its founding in 1775. Missions are carried out at sea, on land and in the air and the various uniforms reflect that versatility.

Korean War Veterans Memorial

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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