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Since its origin during the Revolutionary War, the Purple Heart has served as a recognition of sacrifice and heroism by those in the U.S. military. Find out how much you know about the Purple Heart.
Find out how much you know about Operation Desert Storm, the Gulf War's combat phase, which began 30 years ago.
Test your knowledge on what service members have to do to pass their fitness test. Use what they do as a goal for your New Year's resolution!
How much do you know about the newest branch of the U.S. military? Test your knowledge of the Space Force.
The military has a language all its own, and you might be fluent without even knowing it. Check how much GI Jargon you speak.
Test your knowledge of Army-Navy Game history and traditions.
Not even Santa can escape our radar. And tracking him is only one of the many ways troops celebrate the holidays.
Test your knowledge about the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, that took American lives and led the United States into World War II.
Explosive ordnance disposal technicians from across the Defense Department disarm bombs to keep us safe. Think you have what it takes?
Take a look at the Defense Department and its people through the eyes of military photographers during operations, training activities, humanitarian missions and other major events of 2023.