Army Cpl. Freddie Stowers served as an infantryman during World War I and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor more than 70 years after his heroic actions in France in September 1918. Source: www.war.gov
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. Source: www.war.gov
The department helped make another “Mission: Impossible” possible. Military expertise, feedback and equipment provided authenticity to make the magic of Hollywood feel real. Source: www.war.gov
Thousands of American service personnel are missing from previous conflicts and the Defense POW/MIA Agency remains relentless in its mission to provide the fullest possible accounting to their families and the nation, until they’re home. Source: www.war.gov
The triad, along with assigned forces, provide 24/7 deterrence to prevent catastrophic actions from our adversaries and they stand ready, if necessary, to deliver a decisive response, anywhere, anytime. Source: www.war.gov
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