@deptofwar

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Over 4,500 warriors from the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group—serving aboard the USS Ford, USS Bainbridge, and USS Mahan—have completed a 326-day historic deployment marked by extraordinary endurance and service, including the birth of 76 children during the deployment. Today, we proudly welcome our American heroes home.
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To the warriors of the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group—WELCOME HOME. You made history, answered the call with strength and resolve, and made our nation proud.
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This Armed Forces Day, we were proud to join Americans from across the country at the PGA Championship to honor the strength, sacrifice, and service of our nation’s warriors.
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In honor of Armed Forces Day, we have unfurled an America’s 250th anniversary flag at the Pentagon. We will always honor our warriors’ strength, sacrifice, and devotion to defending freedom.
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@usairforce and @marines aircraft integrate during combat search and rescue scenarios over southern Arizona, strengthening mission readiness in contested environments.
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The $1.5 trillion investment is a GENERATIONAL DOWN PAYMENT on America’s national defense. This investment guarantees the United States maintains overwhelming strength and unmatched deterrence against any adversary for generations to come.
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@usarmy CH-47 Chinook crews arrive in Finland to support Exercise Saber Strike 2026, advancing operational reach, speed and combat readiness.
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To our Warfighters who wear the uniform: Thank you for keeping America strong. We recognize and honor the service, professionalism and commitment to defend our nation.
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Today, I am convening a special review panel to conduct a comprehensive, long-term, department-wide review of every aspect of the military legal system impacting our servicemembers. This panel will enhance trust, strengthen our force, drive real reform, and help ensure our warfighters receive the world-class military legal system they deserve.
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Today, I welcomed the Republic of Korea’s Minister of National Defense, Ahn Gyu-back, to the Pentagon. We reaffirmed the strength of the alliance and discussed readiness, posture, and shared responsibility for collective defense.
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HONOR ABOVE SELF Army 1st Lt. Douglas Bernard Fournet gave his life to protect fellow soldiers during combat operations in Vietnam, demonstrating the courage, sacrifice and leadership that defines the Medal of Honor legacy. https://www.war.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/Article/4474986/medal-of-honor-monday-army-1st-lt-douglas-bernard-fournet/
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Lt. Col. Christopher Roys, a North Carolina National Guard Soldier assigned to Joint Task Force - Southern Border, operated the Android Team Awareness Kit along the Rio Grande River. The device facilitates coordination with the U.S. Border Patrol to detect suspected illegal aliens attempting to cross the U.S southern border. 🎥 by Capt. Shamari Pratt
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