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COMBAT POWER in MOTION
Sailors aboard the USS George Washington conducts flight operations in the Philippine Sea, demonstrating the capability and readiness required to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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Unmatched maritime superiority.
An MH-60S Sea Hawk lands on the USS Mount Whitney in the Atlantic.
We deploy lethal force to dominate the seas and crush any threat.
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DISCIPLINE under PRESSURE
@usarmy reserve soldiers strengthen battlefield fundamentals during the Best Squad Competition at Fort McCoy Wis., building the lethality and teamwork required for mission success
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No matter the problem, we have a flying solution.
From heavy bombers to fifth-generation fighters, our aircraft deliver total aerial dominance.
We possess the unmatched capability to project devastating force and crush any threat, anywhere, anytime.
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21 wounds. Hand-to-hand combat. Absolute victory.
We honor World War I soldier and Medal of Honor recipient Pvt. Henry Johnson.
His relentless courage in France saved a fellow American and set the standard for our force.
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@USNavy sailors and @marines aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7) conduct flight operations as the amphibious assault ship transits the Arabian Sea.
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A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter lifts off from USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 16, during the U.S. blockade against Iranian ports. The Venom is capable of executing a variety of missions including maritime interdictions, reconnaissance, and close air support.
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A U.S. Sailor aboard USS Comstock (LSD 45) observes a commercial vessel while enforcing the U.S. blockade against Iran, May 21. U.S. forces have redirected 97 commercial vessels and disabled 4 since the start of the blockade.
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“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
May we always live worthy of their sacrifice, honor their memory, and never forget the brave Americans who paid the ultimate price.
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Soldiers complete demanding challenges during Able Crucible 2026, building resilient and mission-ready warfighters at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.
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