Department of War 🇺🇸 (@DeptofWar) / X

Department of War 🇺🇸

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Department of War 🇺🇸

@DeptofWar

Official U.S. Department of War X account.

The Pentagon, Washington, D.C.

Joined August 2009

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U.S. Southern Command
@Southcom
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#SOUTHCOM continues to surge @DeptofWar capabilities to support @StateDept-led U.S. government earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela. Today’s update: ☑️Deploying a Contingency Response Element (CRE) to assist Venezuelan authorities with airport surveys, assessments, and
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U.S. Army
@USArmy
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The Great American State Fair is in full swing! 🇺🇸🎪 This event is a 16-day, free celebration held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., from June 25 to July 10, 2026. It features 56 state and territory pavilions, a 110-foot Ferris wheel, and showcases culture, food, and
$The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets, led by Maj. Aaron Morris, open A Kick-off Celebration for the Great American State Fair with \u201CAmerica 250: Our Sacred Honor,\u201D composed by Staff Sgt. Alex Tedrow, at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., June 24, 2026. The performance was one of several by U.S. military musicians commemorating the nation\u2019s 250th anniversary. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Rachel Minto)$
$Soldiers from The U.S. Army Band \u201CDownrange\u201D perform during A Kick-off Celebration for the Great American State Fair at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., June 24, 2026. The performance by the musicians from the U.S. military was one of several commemorating the nation\u2019s 250th anniversary. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Rachel Minto)$
$U.S. Soldiers assigned to the Commander-in-Chief\u2019s Guard, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), conduct a ceremonial rifle volley on the National Mall during the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., June 25, 2026. The Great American State Fair is a national celebration of America\u2019s 250th anniversary, bringing together all 50 states and U.S. territories on the National Mall to showcase the people, innovation, history, and traditions that have shaped the Nation over the past two and a half centuries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aiyana Bridges)$
$U.S. Soldiers assigned to the Continental Color Guard, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), present the colors on the National Mall during the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., June 25th, 2026. The Great American State Fair is a national celebration of America\u2019s 250th anniversary, bringing together all 50 states and U.S. territories on the National Mall to showcase the people, innovation, history, and traditions that have shaped the Nation over the past two and a half centuries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kiara Rawls)$
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U.S. Central Command
@CENTCOM
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U.S. Central Command
@CENTCOM
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Article
U.S. Strikes Iran in Response to Attack on Commercial Vessel
TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted strikes against Iran, June 26, as a powerful response to yesterday’s attack on a commercial ship that was transiting the Strait of Hormuz....
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U.S. Southern Command
@Southcom
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Venezuela Earthquake Relief: Unmatched @DeptofWar forces and assets are on the move to help the people of Venezuela, in support of @StateDept-led efforts. Today, #SOUTHCOM is surging airlift, sealift, and logistics capabilities to get life-saving help to Venezuela, including:
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MDW USARMY
@MDW_USARMY
Jun 25
Last night, military musicians and ceremonial guardsmen from each branch of the Armed Forces celebrated our nation's upcoming 250th birthday as they participated in A Kick-off Celebration for the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Today was Opening
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U.S. Marines
@USMC
Jun 26
The Great American State Fair kicked off its first day in Washington, D.C., June 25, 2026. The #GreatAmericanStateFair is a national celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, bringing together all 50 states and U.S. territories on the #NationalMall to showcase the people,
$U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Hannah Davis, a member of \u201CThe President\u2019s Own\u201D United States Marine Band, sings the national anthem at the main stage of the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., June 25, 2026. The Great American State Fair is a national celebration of America\u2019s 250th anniversary, bringing together all 50 states and U.S. territories on the National Mall to showcase the people, innovation, history, and traditions that have shaped the Nation over the past two and a half centuries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aiyana Bridges)\n\n$
$Members of the public attend the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., June 25, 2026. The Great American State Fair is a national celebration of America's 250th anniversary, bringing together all 50 states and U.S. territories on the National Mall to showcase the people, innovation, history, and traditions that have shaped the Nation over the past two and a half centuries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elijua Guel)\n\n$
$U.S. Soldiers assigned to the Commander-in-Chief\u2019s Guard, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), conduct a ceremonial rifle volley on the National Mall during the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., June 25, 2026. The Great American State Fair is a national celebration of America\u2019s 250th anniversary, bringing together all 50 states and U.S. territories on the National Mall to showcase the people, innovation, history, and traditions that have shaped the Nation over the past two and a half centuries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aiyana Bridges)\n\n$
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Department of War 🇺🇸
@DeptofWar
Jun 26
History isn't just remembered. It's carried forward. This week's Reflective Moments of America’s Military revisits three milestones that helped shape America's military.
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Department of War 🇺🇸
@DeptofWar
Jun 26
2026 PATRIOT GAMES 🇺🇸 Applications now open at
Freedom 250
@Freedom250
Jun 19
JUST ANNOUNCED: The 2026 Patriot Games 🇺🇸 Athletes from across the country. One national stage. The competition that will define a generation. High school athletes ages 14 to 17 will represent every state, territory, and Tribal Nation. 🏆 Top male & female champions split a
Freedom 250
From freedom250.org
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U.S. Southern Command
@Southcom
Jun 26
When called, the @DeptofWar moves. A C-17 Globemaster III was loaded overnight at Dover AFB with Urban Search and Rescue personnel and equipment for transport to Venezuela in support of @StateDept-led humanitarian response efforts. America’s military is delivering the people and
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U.S. Southern Command
@Southcom
Jun 26
#SOUTHCOM surging forces to support Venezuela earthquake relief: U.S. military service members of Joint Task Force-Bravo load equipment into a CH-47 Chinook at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, June 25, 2026, in preparation to support earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela.
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Department of War 🇺🇸 reposted
U.S. Southern Command
@Southcom
Jun 26
Venezuela earthquake relief: U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Kevin J. Jarrard is en route to Caracas, Venezuela, to oversee Department of War support to Venezuela earthquake relief efforts. #SOUTHCOM is supporting Department of State-led U.S. government relief operations in
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth
@SecWar
Jun 25
The United States stands with the people of Venezuela after yesterday’s devastating earthquakes. At President Trump’s direction, I immediately mobilized the War Department to work alongside the @StateDept to support the Venezuelan people. Our mission is clear: save lives and
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Department of War 🇺🇸
@DeptofWar
Jun 25
Article
Trump Accounts Lay Solid Financial Foundation for Military Children
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....
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