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WWI Commission Unveils New Sculpture at WWI Memorial

The World War I Centennial Commission unveiled a new $44 million sculpture in Washington, D.C.’s, Pershing Park, Sept. 13, 2024. "A Soldier’s Journey" by Sabin Howard pays tribute to the nearly 4.7 million U.S. service members who served during WWI.

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A sailor simulates firing a service weapon over the ocean as flames emerge and a small boat is shown in the distance.
Fuel to the Fire - A sailor assigned to the Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo Harbor Patrol Unit participates in blank-fire training aboard harbor patrol boats near Yokose Fuel Terminal in Saikai, Japan, July 16, 2025.

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Statements Regarding Defense Secretary Announcement of Presidential Nominations

Statements Regarding Defense Secretary Announcement of Presidential Nominations

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Greets Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Greets Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz

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Readout of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's meeting with Bahrain Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa

Readout of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's meeting with Bahrain Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa
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From The Services

U.S., NATO Leaders Discuss Adapting, Innovating at Symposium

Army

U.S., NATO Leaders Discuss Adapting, Innovating at Symposium 

Marines Enhance Training With Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Marine Corps

Marines Enhance Training With Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems 

U.S., Japan Conduct Bilateral Exercise
Exercise Southern Star Brings Multinational Forces Together

Air Force

Exercise Southern Star Brings Multinational Forces Together 

Space Force Front Door Expands Beyond U.S.

Space Force

Space Force Front Door Expands Beyond U.S. 

National Guard Soldiers Train at Live-Fire Shoot House

National Guard

National Guard Soldiers Train at Live-Fire Shoot House 

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USS Constitution: A Look Inside 'Old Ironsides'

Meet Boston's only undefeated team: the crew aboard Old Ironsides! Step aboard the oldest and toughest warship in all seven seas, which doubles as a living — and floating — museum.

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Sensors, Receivers and Ordnance, Oh My! Drones Carry It All

Unmanned systems help U.S. service members gain realistic training experience, test equipment and so much more. Can you pass this quiz on military drones with flying colors?

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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.

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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.