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Hegseth announces series of War Department reforms in sweeping speech to top military brass
September 30, 2025 — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a series of 10 new directives aimed at strengthening the War Department's people and culture during an in-person speech in Quantico, Va., to the U.S. military's most senior leaders. ... MORE

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Hegseth speaks at inaugural Gold Star Advisory Council Meeting
September 30, 2025 — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth chaired the first-ever meeting of the War Department's Gold Star Advisory Council on Sept. 29, during which he vowed to improve the process for interacting with Gold Star families, including the department's Casualty Assistance Program... MORE

Hegseth honors nation's POW/MIAs
September 19, 2025 — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth paid tribute to the U.S. military's prisoners of war and personnel missing in action during a ceremony commemorating National POW/MIA Recognition Day at the Pentagon... MORE

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At War Department, shaving waivers out, clean-shaven faces in
September 19, 2025 — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum in August directing the military services to stringently enforce facial hair grooming standards across the force... MORE

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President Trump, senior Pentagon leaders honor 9/11 victims, first responders
September 12, 2025 — President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, honored victims and first responders of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks during a ceremony in the Pentagon courtyard... MORE

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President Trump renames DOD to Department of War
September 8, 2025 — President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order changing the Defense Department's name to the Department of War as a secondary title... MORE

Hegseth calls for anti-drone task force
September 2, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Aug. 28 that he has directed Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll to formally establish a joint, interagency task force to counter hostile unmanned aerial systems, commonly referred to as drones... MORE

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Hegseth announces establishment of Mexican Border Defense Medal
August 25, 2025 — The Mexican Border Defense Medal was established to recognize service members deployed to the U.S. international border with Mexico for Defense Department support to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a memorandum... MORE

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Trump, Zelenskyy, world leaders meet at White House to negotiate peace deal
August 19, 2025 — President Donald J. Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a host of European leaders Aug. 18 to discuss how the ongoing violent war between Russia and Ukraine might be resolved... MORE

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Enlisted recruiting numbers up over last 6 months, official says
August 18, 2025 — Americans across the country are enlisting to fight for the nation, Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson said at a briefing... MORE

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PCS Joint Task Force hosts Industry Day
August 14, 2025 — The Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force met with movers, shippers and logistics providers during Industry Day to gather input on improving the Household Goods Relocation Program... MORE

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PCS Task Force launches call center, delivering answers on military moves
August 1, 2025 — The Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force launched a 24/7 call center to help service members, Defense Department civilians and their families with their government moves... MORE

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Baltic States pledge to meet NATO's 5% GDP military target
July 28, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held an enhanced honor cordon and quadrilateral meeting at the Pentagon, welcoming Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur, Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds and Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė... MORE

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DOD moves forward with PCS overhaul after HomeSafe Alliance contract terminated
July 28, 2025 — The Defense Department's Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force is taking decisive steps to stabilize the military move process following the termination of its contract with HomeSafe Alliance... MORE

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Hegseth, Philippine president meet to advance deterrence in Indo-Pacific
July 22, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Pentagon, where the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and discussed security concerns in the Asia-Pacific region... MORE

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Hegseth thanks German counterpart for stepping up to defense challenges
July 15, 2025 — Germany committed to a permanent brigade in Lithuania, a sizable purchase of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, an increase in defense spending and being a key nexus for providing support to Ukraine during a meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon... MORE

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New USDA program ties food security to national defense
July 9, 2025 — The Department of Agriculture announced a new governmentwide, multiprong effort focused on ensuring America's ability to secure its own food supply, in part by eliminating interference from adversarial nations... MORE

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Argentina increases military ties to the United States
July 7, 2025 — Argentina and the United States will continue to build on their more than 200-year relationship, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said... MORE

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Pentagon provides update on southern border, recruitment numbers
July 3, 2025 — Approximately 8,500 military personnel attached to Joint Task Force Southern Border continue to enhance U.S. Customs and Border Protection's ability to identify, track and disrupt threats to security at the southern border, the Defense Department announced... MORE

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DOD 'capability review' to analyze where military aid goes, ensure America is first
July 3, 2025 — The capability review is being conducted to ensure U.S. military aid aligns with the defense priorities, Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell said during a briefing... MORE