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Week In Photos

Discover the latest on DOW's missions, milestones and people through this curated collection of top photos.

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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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Soldiers sit on top of a moving tank with an American flag as it drives and kicks up sand during the day.
Victory Lap - Soldiers maneuver an M2A3 Bradley during a joint training event as part of Exercise Bright Star 25 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt, Sep. 3, 2025. The multinational exercise fosters readiness, improves coordination and strengthens bonds between U.S., Egypt and other partner nations.

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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DOD Awards Yuma Elementary School District One an $8,030,235 Grant for James D. Price Elementary School at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona

DOD Awards Yuma Elementary School District One an $8,030,235 Grant for James D. Price Elementary School at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona

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General and Flag Officers Announcement for Sept. 5, 2025

General and Flag Officers Announcement for Sept. 5, 2025

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to Travel to Fort Benning

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to Travel to Fort Benning
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From The Services

Army Names Medic 'Spartan of the Month' for Rendering Aid

Army

Army Names Medic 'Spartan of the Month' for Rendering Aid 

Marines Master Drone Technology in Okinawa

Marine Corps

Marines Master Drone Technology in Okinawa 

Sailors Showcase Strength in Indo-Pacific
Airmen Test Tech to Track, Defeat Small Drones

Air Force

Airmen Test Tech to Track, Defeat Small Drones 

Leaders Highlight Methods to Defeat Space Threats

Space Force

Leaders Highlight Methods to Defeat Space Threats 

Iowa Guardsmen Swing Into Exercise Toxic Swell

National Guard

Iowa Guardsmen Swing Into Exercise Toxic Swell 

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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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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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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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It's a Military Living

They work with bugs, soufflés and even superheroes. … See how much you know about the jobs military members do.