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HON Anthony J. Tata, Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness

HON Sean O’Keefe, Deputy Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness

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HON Anthony J. Tata

Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness

HON Sean O’Keefe

Deputy Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness

Dr. Merlynn Carson, Senior Advisor & Chief of Staff for Personnel and Readiness

Mr. Stuart Scheller, Senior Advisor for Personnel and Readiness

Senior Advisors

Dr. Merlynn Carson

Senior Advisor & Chief of Staff

Mr. Stuart Scheller

Senior Advisor

Assistant Secretaries of War & Directors

The Honorable Maurice L. Todd, Assistant Secretary of War for Readiness

The Honorable Maurice L. Todd
Readiness

Keith Bass, MBA, MPH, Assistant Secretary of War for Health Affairs

Keith Bass, MBA, MPH
Health Affairs

Update In Progress, Performing the Duties of Assistant Secretary of War

Mr. Tim Dill
Manpower & Reserve Affairs

Ms. Ann Lee, Executive Director of Personnel and Readiness

Ms. Carrie A. McVicker
P&R

Ms. Ann Lee, Executive Director of Personnel and Readiness

Ms. Ann Y. Lee
PRMA

Kelly McKeague - Director, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

Kelly McKeague
Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Pfc. William Kenzo Nakamura
13 Jul 2026

Army Pfc. William Kenzo Nakamura was a World War II hero. He received the Medal of Honor for risking his life to save his platoon during combat in Italy, July 4, 1944.

Dobbins Airmen Sustain Force During Exercise Patriot Medic 2026 One Meal at a Time
10 Jul 2026

Before the day's medical training begins and long before the first patient is treated, another mission is already underway. Inside the dining facility at Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center, Mississippi, the sounds of ovens, serving pans and hurried footsteps fill the kitchen as airmen work against the clock,

I Corps' Fit to Fight Initiative Brings Holistic Health, Fitness to the Force
9 Jul 2026

The Fit to Fight initiative, a Holistic Health and Fitness area support team-led effort, was developed in coordination with the Army's I Corps command surgeon team and the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion command to achieve its readiness goals.

Medal of Honor Monday: Army Sgt. Thomas Alexander Baker Jr.
6 Jul 2026

Army Pvt. Thomas Alexander Baker Jr. was an infantryman who served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was posthumously promoted to sergeant and awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Battle of Saipan.

Vietnam Veteran Receives Purple Heart 57 Years Later
2 Jul 2026

Fifty-seven years after Spec. 4 Raymond Williams was wounded in Vietnam, one Army Reserve noncommissioned officer made sure he finally had his moment.

Medal of Honor Monday: Army Pvt. Elden Harvey Johnson
29 Jun 2026

Army Pvt. Elden Harvey Johnson fought in the 1944 Italian Campaign of World War II as an infantryman and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary heroism.

Joint Task Force Southern Border Conducts Medevac in Arizona Mountains
26 Jun 2026

Service members assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border conducted an aeromedical evacuation after receiving a request to assist a civilian who was experiencing a medical emergency while supporting border barrier construction in a remote mountainous area of southern Arizona, June 17.

Families of Vietnam War Missing Gather to Hear Updates, Share Stories
25 Jun 2026

The bedrock of the warrior ethos is that Americans never leave behind a fallen comrade, said Anthony Tata, undersecretary of war for personnel and readiness.

Trump Accounts Lay Solid Financial Foundation for Military Children
25 Jun 2026

Thanks to newly available Trump Accounts, military families can lay the foundation to ensure each of their children has a head start on a rock-solid retirement plan, decades before they have jobs.

National Guardsmen Bring Medical Expertise to Paraguay
25 Jun 2026

Friendship, or "amistad" in Spanish, brought more than 20 National Guard medical professionals from throughout the U.S. to Paraguay, but this is more than a cultural exchange. The seasoned practitioners are sharing thousands of hours of clinical experience with Paraguayan medical professionals while also offering care to locals during Exercise Amistad 2026.

Team Army Competitor Brings 'Never Give Up' Spirit to Warrior Games
22 Jun 2026

For Army Capt. Vanessa Munro, arriving at the 2026 Warrior Games already feels like a victory. Before the first event began and before scores were posted, Munro's presence with Team Army was a reminder of how far recovery can reach when determination, support and purpose come together.

Medal of Honor Monday: Army Lt. Col. Robert G. Cole
16 Jun 2026

Army Lt. Col. Robert G. Cole was a 101st Airborne Division paratrooper who fought in the European Theater during World War II, where his valorous actions near Carentan, France, earned him the Medal of Honor.

Trump, Hegseth Praise New Medal of Honor Recipients
19 Jun 2026

President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth lauded the intrepid valor of three servicemen whom the commander in chief awarded the Medal of Honor to at a White House ceremony yesterday.

Crush the Mountain, Ace the Test
16 Jun 2026

The sound of running shoes crunching against gravel echoed through the forest as airmen made their way up the hillside.

Team Army Opens 2026 Warrior Games With Eight Powerlifting Medals
17 Jun 2026

Team Army opened the first day of competition at the 2026 Warrior Games in San Antonio with wins in powerlifting, earning eight medals while demonstrating that the greatest victories often extend far beyond the podium.

Project Patriot Pipeline Crafting Avenues of Service for Skilled Workers
16 Jun 2026

Earlier this year, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth initiated the "arsenal of freedom," an effort designed to revitalize America's industrial base and to build out a military capable of both defeating enemies in combat and deterring future conflicts.

Warrior Games Week Marks New Chapter for Army Veteran
8 Jun 2026

When retired Army Staff Sgt. Gene Calantoc lost his leg in 2020, he was introduced to adaptive sports and competed in the 2024 Warrior Games. Now, two years later, he's back as a stronger competitor.

Medal of Honor Monday: Army Pvt. Joe Gandara
15 Jun 2026

The Massachusetts National Guard's 104th Fighter Wing Medical Group enhanced regional medical readiness by hosting the Air Combat Command Emergency Decontamination Course at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield, Massachusetts, June 1-6, marking the first time the Air National Guard has hosted a remote training team for this course.

Department of War Establishes Cyber Mastery Incentive Pay
10 Jun 2026

The Department of War (DoW) is launching the Cyber Mastery Incentive Pay (C-MIP) program, a key effort in the Secretary of War's Project Patriot Pipeline initiative, and an important step toward hardening our cyber defenses and strengthening our Defense Industrial Base capacity to compete in the cyber domain.

104th Fighter Wing Strengthens Regional Medical Readiness With Multiday Emergency Decontamination Course
8 Jun 2026

The Massachusetts National Guard's 104th Fighter Wing Medical Group enhanced regional medical readiness by hosting the Air Combat Command Emergency Decontamination Course at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield, Massachusetts, June 1-6, marking the first time the Air National Guard has hosted a remote training team for this course.

Medal of Honor Monday: Army 2nd Lt. Walter D. Ehlers
8 Jun 2026

Army 2nd Lt. Walter D. Ehlers served in Europe and North Africa as an infantryman during World War II.

Walter Reed, Other Military Hospitals Get 'A' Grade for Patient Care
1 Jun 2026

The Defense Health Agency announced May 6 that Walter Reed National Military Medical Center earned a Leapfrog "A" hospital safety grade for spring 2026.

2026 MHS Conference Keynote Speaker Thanks Military Medicine for His Recovery
1 Jun 2026

Before sharing his story May 27 at the 2026 Military Health System Conference in Dallas, retired Army Capt. Florent Groberg named those he served with who were killed in action: Army Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Griffin, Army Maj. Walter Gray, Army Maj. Thomas Kennedy and Ragaei Abdelfattah.

Medal of Honor Monday: Army Pfc. Charles N. DeGlopper
1 Jun 2026

Army Pfc. Charles N. DeGlopper served as a paratrooper during World War II in North Africa and Italy. However, it was for his selfless actions in France, three days after D-Day, that earned him the Medal of Honor posthumously.

Face of Defense: Damage Controlman Develops Next Generation of Warfighters
1 Jun 2026

Meet Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Crystal Avila, an instructor assigned to Navy Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois, the service's only boot camp.

44th Medical Brigade Integrates Drones Into Medical Resupply Operations
29 May 2026

Soldiers assigned to the XVIII Airborne Corps' 44th Medical Brigade are expanding battlefield medical support capabilities by integrating unmanned aircraft systems into medical resupply operations.

Gold Star Spouse Turns Grief Into Advocacy
25 May 2026

The loudest place in American sports knew when to be quiet.

At Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina, the Coca-Cola 600 was everything it is supposed to be: horsepower, heat, noise and 600 miles of punishment. It was also something harder to stage and easier to cheapen. It was remembrance.

On Memorial Day, Commander in Chief, Secretary of War, Honor Nation's Fallen
25 May 2026

The United States will soon mark its semiquincentennial — 250 years as a nation. It's a big milestone, said President Donald J. Trump, but not one that could have been achieved without more than a million U.S. service members having given their lives to the nation since the American Revolution began in 1775.

Medal of Honor Monday: Army Pvt. Henry Johnson
25 May 2026

Army Pvt. Henry Johnson, an infantryman, served in France in 1918 during World War I, which was then called the Great War.

Hegseth Tells West Point Cadets They Are Ready to Lead
23 May 2026

At the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, today, some 998 cadets threw their caps in the air, prepared to disperse out into the Army to lead soldiers in every corner of the world.

War Department's 'Patriot Pipeline' Flows Talent to Arsenal of Freedom
11 May 2026

As the War Department rebuilds the defense industrial base — the thousands of private businesses that provide the hardware and weapons America's military uses to defend the nation — it will also ensure those businesses have the personnel to build those weapons.

Army Advances Barracks Modernization Efforts to Improve Quality of Life
18 May 2026

Since October 2025, when Secretary of War Pete Hegseth established the Barracks Task Force, the Army has accelerated efforts to improve soldier living conditions, modernize aging facilities and strengthen quality-of-life investments across installations.

Medal of Honor Monday: Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan
18 May 2026

Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan was drafted into military service as a combat medic Aug. 29, 1968, and served in South Vietnam from March 1969 to March 1970. However, it was the bravery he displayed at 22, during a three-day battle, that led to him receiving the Medal of Honor nearly 50 years later.

Fort Bragg Hosts NASCAR Driver Austin Dillon for Mission 600 Visit
11 May 2026

Fort Bragg, North Carolina, hosted NASCAR driver Austin Dillon, May 7, as part of Mission 600, an annual program where racing teams visit military bases and learn about service members' daily lives in preparation for the Coca‑Cola 600.

Medal of Honor Monday: Army 1st Lt. Douglas Bernard Fournet
11 May 2026

Army 1st Lt. Douglas Bernard Fournet was a trooper assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, when he served in South Vietnam in 1968.

Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman, Sean Parnell, on "Establishment of the Department of War COVID-19 Reinstatement and Reconciliation Task Force"
8 May 2026

The Department of War continues to take decisive action in support of the many Service members adversely impacted by the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Today, Secretary Hegseth established the Department of War COVID-19 Reinstatement and Reconciliation Task Force to ensure return-to-service efforts for these warriors are optimized across the force.

Establishment of the Department of War COVID-19 Reinstatement and Reconciliation Task Force
7 May 2026

The Department remains committed to honoring Service members unjustly discharged under the rescinded coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine mandate. While the Military Services have initiated rapid return-to-service efforts, additional coordinated action is required to ensure these efforts are optimized across the force.

Reinstating Service Members Unjustly Discharged Under the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccine Mandate
7 May 2026

The Department of War continues to implement Executive Order (EO) 14184, "Reinstating Service Members Discharged Under the Military 's COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate," inviting Service members unjustly discharged under the coronavirus disease 2019 vaccine mandate to return to service. While many have rejoined the fight, our work remains unfinished.

Enlistees Honored During Recognition Ceremony
5 May 2026

As the nation commemorates its 250th anniversary throughout 2026, community and military leaders honored the next generation of American defenders during the second annual Our Community Salutes Enlistee Recognition Ceremony at the First Baptist Church in O'Fallon, Illinois, April 30.

80 Years After Death, Medal of Honor Recipient Identified, Buried
4 May 2026

More than 80 years after his death, Medal of Honor recipient Army Capt. Willibald Bianchi's remains were identified by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, and on May 2, he was buried in his hometown alongside his parents and his sisters.

West Virginia Guardsmen Awarded Medals for Heroism in Nation's Capital
4 May 2026

Two West Virginia National Guardsmen were recognized today in the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes for actions late last year while working as part of Joint Task Force District of Columbia — an effort directed by President Donald J. Trump to stop crime in the nation's capital and to beautify the city.

Exercise Desert Hammer Prepares Citizen Airmen for 'Trial by Fire'
4 May 2026

Airmen assigned to the 944th Fighter Wing traveled north in Arizona to Camp Navajo from Luke Air Force Base for Exercise Desert Hammer 26-2, May 1-3; the exercise is the latest evolution of the wing's ongoing readiness training designed to build battlefield skills, test mission-essential tasks and prepare Air Force Reserve airmen for operations beyond base.

Medal of Honor Monday: Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Bush
4 May 2026

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Eugene Bush, a hospital corpsman, was assigned to the 3rd Platoon, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, during the World War II Battle of Okinawa, a conflict in which the bravery he showed led him to receive the Medal of Honor.

Army Medic Leads Life-Saving Response After Bear Attack in Alaska
28 April 2026

When a bear attacked two soldiers during a land navigation exercise in the rugged Alaskan wilderness, Army Sgt. Zachariah Clark was not on duty as a medic; he was a participant, navigating the same challenging terrain as his fellow soldiers.

Medal of Honor Monday: Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Marvin G. Shields
27 April 2026

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Marvin G. Shields has the distinction of being the only Seabee to ever be awarded the Medal of Honor.

Armed Forces Medical Examiner System Supports Artemis II Mission
24 April 2026

Human space flight presents itself with a myriad of unique challenges. A wide variety of factors and logistics must be considered just to make a mission happen and even more to make a mission successful. Ultimately, all of the logistics, planning and training will go unnoticed after a successful launch, but that is the point.

Traumatic Brain Injury Field Assessment Program Could Revolutionize Treatment
24 April 2026

Team members with the Defense Health Agency's Operational Medical Systems Program Management Office routinely engage with military medical providers, industry partners and stakeholders from across the War Department to refine their product development strategies.

Children of Military Families Visit Arlington National Cemetery, Reflect on Meaning of Service
24 April 2026

When the Senate Youth Program visited Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, March 13, the experience held special meaning for two students, both children of military service members.

Thousands of Kids Descend on Pentagon for 'Bring Your Child to Work Day'
23 April 2026

More than 8,000 kids showed up at the Pentagon today, with their parents in tow, to learn just exactly what their moms and dads do when they go to work every day. At the Pentagon, the event was billed as "Bring Your Child to Work Day," and it's the fourth time the War Department has held the event.

Statement by Chief Spokesman Sean Parnell on 'Termination of Certain Bargaining Agreements in Accordance with Executive Order 14251'
22 April 2026

On April 9, 2026, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum directing the termination of certain collective bargaining agreements in accordance with Executive Order 14251, "Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs."

$1.5 Trillion Budget Request Prioritizes Service Members, Modernization
21 April 2026

The president's fiscal year 2027 budget request was made public today during a briefing at the Pentagon, with $1.5 trillion — the largest request in history — aimed at, among other things, supporting service members and their families, securing the American homeland, modernizing equipment, rebuilding the defense industrial base and providing a raise to service members.

Hegseth: Flu Vaccine Optional
21 April 2026

Annual influenza vaccines are no longer mandatory, said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in a video posted today on social media.

Service Member Olympians Meet With Secretary of War
20 April 2026

Soldiers and airmen who participated in the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games in Italy with the World Class Athlete Program visited the Pentagon April 17. During the visit, the athletes also got an unexpected opportunity to meet with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

Army Orthopedic Excellence Keeps 10th Mountain Division Climbing
20 April 2026

For the soldiers assigned to the 10th Mountain Division, peak physical performance is a prerequisite for the mission. But the same grit required to navigate alpine terrain and high-tempo operations often comes at a steep physical cost.

Military Leaders Update Congress on Force Readiness, Quality of Life Programs
16 April 2026

Senior leaders from the Army, Navy and Marine Corps provided an update on steps their respective branches are taking to improve the quality of life for service members during a hearing in Washington yesterday before the House Armed Services Committee's readiness subcommittee.

Medal of Honor Monday: Spanish-American War Heroes
13 April 2026

Many heroic actions took place during the Spanish-American War in the late 19th century. One such action was the Battle of Tayabacoa, Cuba, a special operation effort to land supplies and reinforcements, which resulted in four Buffalo Soldiers receiving the Medal of Honor.

This Week in DOW: Iran Ceasefire, Daring Rescue, Honoring Gold Star Spouses
10 April 2026

This week, the United States announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran.

"The new Iranian regime understood that a deal was far better than the fate that awaited them. Our warfighters made history with their overwhelming victory on the battlefield,"

Naval Postgraduate School Alumni Lead Artemis II Homebound
8 April 2026

After a historic lunar flyby at a record-setting distance, the Artemis II crew is now on its return journey, with splashdown expected April 10 in the Pacific Ocean, approximately 50-60 miles off the coast of San Diego.

Leaders Praise Troops Who Rescued Downed Airmen in Iran
8 April 2026

Enemy forces in Iran downed two airmen in an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet, flying in support of Operation Epic Fury, April 3; both service members were successfully rescued in just under 48 hours from when the mission to save them began.

DOW Awards Lompoc Unified School District a $45.4M Grant for Manzanita Public Charter School at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
7 April 2026

The Department of War, Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, today awarded Lompoc Unified School District a $45.4 million grant as the federal share of a larger $60.5 million project to renovate and construct a new Manzanita Public Charter School at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

Walter Reed's Medevac Team Transports Wounded Warriors to World-Class Care
7 April 2026

When injured active-duty service members need to get from the battlefield to critical medical care back home in the U.S., the medical evacuation department for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland, plays a vital role.

Four USAMU Soldiers Qualify for Upcoming Rifle World Cup Competitions
6 April 2026

Four soldiers assigned to the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit qualified to represent the United States at upcoming rifle world cups after competing in USA Shooting's Rifle Spring Selection Match in Colorado Springs, Colorado, March 20-23.

Medal of Honor Monday: Four Receive Highest Award for Valor on Samoa
6 April 2026

One sailor and three Marines were awarded Medals of Honor for bravery during the Second Samoan Civil War, April 1, 1899.

Department of War Annual Recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
2 April 2026

The Department of War recognizes April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month as part of its ongoing efforts to counter sexual assault in the Total Force.

Department of War Releases its Annual Report on Suicide the Military for Calendar Year 2024
31 March 2026

The Department of War released its seventh Annual Report on Suicide in the Military for Calendar Year 2024 today.

Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Smedley D. Butler
30 March 2026

Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Smedley D. Butler was twice awarded the medal, the first for distinguished conduct during the occupation of Veracruz, Mexico, April 22, 1914, when he was a major.

Hegseth, VA Secretary Honor Vietnam War Vets
29 March 2026

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Doug Collins, Veterans Affairs secretary, were joined by dozens of former service members — the majority of them having served during the Vietnam War — Gold Star family members, and others at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington today for a ceremony in recognition of National Vietnam War Veterans Day.

The Week in DoW: Guard Helps Make Memphis Safe, Chaplain Corps Reformed
27 March 2026

The task force is a federal anti-crime intervention task force involving the National Guard and multiple federal agencies.

Service Members Have Options Leading up to Tax Day
27 March 2026

With Tax Day, April 15, quickly approaching, service members have options for help filing their 2025 taxes, including assistance with navigating changes to tax rules, such as those enacted as part of last year's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Containerized Autonomous Kitchen Expands Army Food Modernization to the Field
27 March 2026

Building on the success of its Market 19 autonomous dining facility, the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command in Daegu, South Korea, is now testing a mobile version of the system that extends access to fresh, hot meals for soldiers operating beyond the garrison environment.

Hegseth Announces Reforms to Chaplain Corps
25 March 2026

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth yesterday announced a pair of reforms to the military's Chaplain Corps.

Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Pfc. Ronald Leroy Coker
23 March 2026

During conflict, the last thing many selfless warriors have done is shield their comrades from grenade explosions using their own bodies. Marine Corps Pfc. Ronald Leroy Coker was one of them, but amazingly, that didn't stop him from continuing to drag a wounded man to safety.

Reinforcing Our Commitment to Service Members Negatively Impacted by the Defunct Corona virus Disease 2019 Vaccination Mandate
20 March 2026

The Department remains steadfast in its commitment to honor every warrior separated under the rescinded coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine mandate. The Department of War has taken decisive action to reinstate those who wish to return to Military Service.

Department Extends Invitation to Bring Back Troops Separated for Refusing COVID-19 Vaccine
20 March 2026

Service members forced to leave the military for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine now have an extra year to return to the service, if they so choose, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said today.

Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell on "Strengthening the Effectiveness of Our Senior Service Colleges"
18 March 2026

The Department of War is committed to maximizing taxpayer dollars on warrior education, and to equipping our military leaders to succeed on and off the battlefield.

On March 12, 2026, the Secretary of War signed the "Strengthening the Effectiveness of Our Senior Service Colleges"

Strengthening the Effectiveness of Our Senior Service Colleges
18 March 2026

We have a sacred duty to ensure our Professional Military Education (PME) system is developing the strategic and operational leaders who will drive our warfighting dominance for decades to come. This is especially the case as it pertains to our senior field grade officers who are embarking in the study of war in the Department's Senior Service Colleges (SSC) and at other DoW institutions with SSC fellowships.

Rebuilding the Warrior Ethos in Professional Military Education
18 March 2026

As part of my commitment to restore the warrior ethos within the Department of War, it is imperative to stay mission focused across the full spectrum of expenditures. This includes maximizing our return on investment when officers and senior enlisted Service members attend expensive civilian universities. Graduates should emerge much more capable warfighters.

Airman Awarded Silver Star for Extraordinary Heroism During Combat Operations
16 March 2026

Air Force Maj. Michael A. Blea, assistant director of operations for the 480th Fighter Squadron, 52nd Fighter Wing, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, was awarded the Silver Star during a ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 3.

Medal of Honor Monday: Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Francis Pierce
16 March 2026

As the chaos of World War II's Battle of Iwo Jima unfolded, Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Francis Junior Pierce refused to leave any wounded men behind. The hospital corpsman showed fearlessness throughout the turmoil. That valor led him to receive the Medal of Honor.

DoW Identifies Air Force Casualties
14 March 2026

The Department of War announced the death of six Air Force Airmen who were supporting Operation Epic Fury.

Maj. John A. Klinner, 33, of Auburn, Ala.; Capt. Ariana G. Savino, 31, of Covington, Wash.; and Tech. Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt, 34, of Bardstown, Ky

Department of War Awards Independent School District No 57 of Garfield County (Enid Public Schools) a $22M grant for Eisenhower Elementary School at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma
13 March 2026

The Department of War, Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, today awarded Independent School District No 57 of Garfield County (Enid Public Schools) a $22 million grant as the federal share of a larger $28.2 million project to construct a new Eisenhower Elementary School at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

Task Force to Ensure Senior Service Colleges Focus on Building Warfighters
13 March 2026

The War Department has launched a task force to ensure the curriculum at its institutions of higher learning is structured to build warfighters rather than social justice warriors, said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

War Department Continues to Encourage Civilians to Augment Homeland Security Border Mission
11 March 2026

Last year, the War Department announced a unique opportunity for department civilians to serve at the Department of Homeland Security and support DHS as it works to keep America safe.

Mastering the First Breath: Navy Medicine Research Prepares Warfighters Against Cold's Lethal Shock
11 March 2026

The first plunge into icy water is a shock to the system. For a warfighter operating in extreme cold weather environments, a fall into near-freezing seas isn't a mishap; it's a life-or-death battle that is won or lost in the first few minutes.

DoW Identifies Army Casualty
11 March 2026

The Department of War confirmed the death of an Army Reserve Soldier who was supporting Operation Epic Fury.

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, 54, of Sacramento, Calif., previously listed as believed to be deceased,

Mobile Museums Bring Freedom 250 to Military Communities
11 March 2026

A fleet of six mobile museums, known as "freedom trucks," is traveling throughout 2026, bringing the story of American independence to students, families and citizens in every corner of the country.

Secretary of War General Officer Announcements for March 9, 2026
9 March 2026

Army Col. Paul A. Lucci, Jr. for appointment to the grade of brigadier general. Lucci is currently serving as chief of staff, 807th Medical Command (Deployment Support), Salt Lake City, Utah.

Soldier Returns to Service After Vaccine Mandate Discharge
9 March 2026

It was just a lot of frustration and a little bit of anger towards the military," said Army Spc. Hunter Wade, an indirect fire infantryman assigned to the 101st Airborne Division, recalling sitting in his commander's office in 2022.

DoW Identifies Army Casualty
9 March 2026

The Department of War announced the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Epic Fury.

Medal of Honor Monday: Army Col. Jack Jacobs
9 March 2026

Army Col. Jack Howard Jacobs was just a first lieutenant when he saved more than a dozen lives during an intense firefight in the swamplands of Vietnam. His actions during that incident and throughout his deployment made him one of the most decorated soldiers of the war, including the nation's highest medal for valor.

DoW Identifies Army Casualty
8 March 2026

Army Col. Jack Howard Jacobs was just a first lieutenant when he saved more than a dozen lives during an intense firefight in the swamplands of Vietnam. His actions during that incident and throughout his deployment made him one of the most decorated soldiers of the war, including the nation's highest medal for valor.

Army Vice Chief Says Department Ready to Meet Threats Worldwide
5 March 2026

Every decision begins and ends with ensuring soldiers are ready to fight and win when called upon, said Army Gen. Christopher C. LaNeve, Army vice chief of staff, who, along with other service leaders, testified yesterday at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on joint force readiness.

DOW Identifies An Army Believed to Be Casualty
4 March 2026

The Department of War announced the believed to be death of an Army Reserve Soldier who was supporting Operation Epic Fury.

Trio of Army Medal of Honor Recipients Inducted Into Pentagon's Hall of Heroes
3 March 2026

Three Army noncommissioned officers who recently received the Medal of Honor were inducted into the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes today during a ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia.

DoW Identifies Army Casualties
3 March 2026

The Department of War announced the death of four Army Reserve Soldiers who were supporting Operation Epic Fury.

Face of Defense: Aeromedical Nurse Practitioner Bridges Medicine, Mission
3 March 2026

The Department of War announced the death of four Army Reserve Soldiers who were supporting Operation Epic Fury.

Medal of Honor Monday: Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jack Williams
2 March 2026

As a hospital corpsman in World War II's Pacific theater, Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jack Williams' job was to save the lives of the Marines who fought around him. During the bloody Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945, Williams saved more than a dozen Marines and sacrificed his own life so they could live. His selflessness led him to receive a posthumous Medal of Honor.

This Week in DOW: Honoring Heroes, Patrolling Oceans, Uncovering Truth, Out There
27 Feb 2026

During his State of the Union address, Feb. 24, President Donald J. Trump assured Congress and Americans that the United States remains as tough as it has ever been.

Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman, Sean Parnell, on Aligning Senior Service College Opportunities with American Values
27 Feb 2026

The Department of War is committed to maximizing taxpayer dollars on warrior education, and to equipping our military leaders to succeed on and off the battlefield.

Help Vote for the USO Canine Volunteer of the Year
27 Feb 2026

Throughout the decades, USO-certified therapy dogs have been instrumental in supporting the mental, physical and emotional health of warfighters as they deal with the stressors of a difficult job. Strengthening those needs maintains readiness and stability across the force.

Help Vote for the USO Canine Volunteer of the Year
25 Feb 2026

Last night, retired Navy Capt. Elmer Royce Williams received the Medal of Honor from President Donald J. Trump during the State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol. Today, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Secretary of the Navy John Phelan and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle inducted Williams into the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes for his heroic actions during the Korean War.

Secretary of War General Officer Announcements for February 25, 2026
25 Feb 2026

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced today that the president has made the following nominations: Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert B. Brodie for appointment to the grade of major general. Brodie is currently serving as deputy commanding general, III Marine Expeditionary Force and commanding general, 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Okinawa, Japan.

Two American Heroes Awarded Medal of Honor During State of the Union
24 Feb 2026

Tonight, in the nation's capital, two heroic Americans were honored with the country's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor.

Military Working Dogs Get New Home at Joint Base Charleston
23 Feb 2026

Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 19, officially unveiling a state-of-the-art military working dog kennel facility and marking a significant investment in enhancing the well-being and mission readiness of the dogs and their handlers.

Medal of Honor Monday: Army Staff Sgt. Clifford Sims
23 Feb 2026

Many Medal of Honor recipients come from humble beginnings, but perhaps none more so than Army Staff Sgt. Clifford Chester Sims, who spent much of his early life with nowhere to call home. Sims grew into a humble and thoughtful man, so when an explosive device threatened his fellow soldiers in Vietnam, he didn't hesitate to give his life to save theirs.

The Department Announces New Director of DoWEA
20 Feb 2026

The Department is pleased to announce that Mr. Paul Craft will succeed Dr. Beth Schiavino-Narvaez as the Director of the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA), effective March 9, 2026.

Secretary of War General Officer Announcements for February 20, 2026
20 Feb 2026

Air Force Brig. Gen. Michelle L. Wagner for appointment to the grade of major general. Wagner is currently serving as mobilization assistant to the Surgeon General of the Air Force, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, D.C.

Secretary of War General Officer Announcements for February 19, 2026
19 Feb 2026

Air Force Brig. Gen. Erica R. Austin for appointment to the grade of major general. Austin is currently serving as mobilization assistant to the Deputy Judge Advocate General, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, D.C.

Senior Enlisted Leader Assignment
19 Feb 2026

The Office of the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff announced today the following assignment:

U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Brian J. Morrison has been selected to replace U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Mario "Rio" Rivers as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Defense Commissary Agency (DECA).

Commissary Home Delivery Program Expands Across the U.S.
18 Feb 2026

Home grocery delivery from the commissary has arrived at dozens of military bases across the U.S.

Face of Defense: Army Reserve Officer Finds Success in Tactical Fitness Arena
16 Feb 2026

Army Reserve Lt. Col. Lauren Sharpless, 42, balances a demanding leadership role with elite competition, winning the 40 and over national title at the Tactical Games National Championship in 2024 and finishing second in 2025 while pushing soldiers and civilians toward daily fitness.

Medal of Honor Monday: Army 2nd Lt. Darwin Kyle
16 Feb 2026

Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 19, officially unveiling a state-of-the-art military working dog kennel facility and marking a significant investment in enhancing the well-being and mission readiness of the dogs and their handlers.

Georgia National Guard Soldiers Reunite Lost Puppy With Owner During D.C. Patrol
13 Feb 2026

What began as a routine patrol at the Anacostia Metro station quickly turned into a heartwarming reunion when soldiers assigned to the 170th Military Police Battalion, Georgia Army National Guard, helped return a lost puppy to its grateful owner, Feb. 9.

Senior Enlisted Advisor to Chairman Testifies on Quality of Life
12 Feb 2026

Warfighters are the foundation of War Department lethality, said Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman David L. Isom, who testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee's personnel subcommittee on service member and family quality of life, yesterday.

Airman Heads Back to Olympics to Compete in Skeleton
10 Feb 2026

Air Force Staff Sgt. Kelly Curtis, a knowledge operations technician assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing Communications Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, is preparing to represent Team USA on the world's biggest stage for the second time at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

Soldier-Olympian to Compete for First U.S. Biathlon Medal
9 Feb 2026

Tears pooled in Army Staff Sgt. Deedra Irwin's eyes as she stood at the starting line of the National Biathlon Centre in the Zhangjiakou cluster, a mountainous stretch of land three hours northwest of Beijing.

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Today, we are sharing the story of Henry Buckelew—a dedicated warrior who was successfully reinstated to the @USArmy under EO 14184. After being involuntarily separated in April 2022 for refusing to receive the COVID vaccine, Specialist Buckelew—a UH-60 Blackhawk https://t.co/E5VidwaJge

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Transparency & accountability for our troops are non-negotiable. @SecWar launched the @DeptofWar Internal COVID-19 AAR Panel to supplement the NAPA assessment, further investigate the impacts of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate & ensure it never happens again.

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