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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

Recruitment Task Force seeks to capitalize on 2025 enlistment surge
June 30, 2025 — The Recruitment Task Force, a 12-month effort established by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, brings together recruiters, data analysts, lawyers and public affairs specialists, who will aim to translate this year's momentum into an enduring advantage... MORE

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NATO leaders pledge to increase defense spending
June 26, 2025 — During a press briefing on the last day of the NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands, President Donald J. Trump emphasized the need for all member states to share the financial burden of European defense spending... MORE

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DOD will pass audit by 2028, comptroller confirms
June 23, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth; Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and Bryn Woollacott MacDonnell, performing the duties of the Defense Department comptroller, testified during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on DOD's fiscal year 2026 budget in Washington... MORE

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Hegseth, Caine laud success of U.S. strike on Iran nuke sites
June 23, 2025 — During a press conference at the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, lauded the success of the U.S. Central Command's overnight strike on three Iranian nuclear facilities. ... MORE

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Through SkillBridge, DOD provides boost to southern border mission
June 13, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently signed a memorandum that enhances the Defense Department's SkillBridge program, giving service members the opportunity to conduct on-the-job training in the private and civil sectors so they can successfully transition. ... MORE

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Hegseth says shipbuilding, Golden Dome, nuclear deterrence make up DOD budget request for Billions in Funding
June 12, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, met with lawmakers on the Senate Appropriations Committee to discuss key points for DOD in the president's recommendations for discretionary funding levels for fiscal year 2026... MORE

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Last Week in DOD: Additional DOGE savings, strengthening VA partnership, homeschool review
June 3, 2025 — Last week, the Defense Department announced the Department of Government Efficiency found additional savings, a strengthening partnership with the Department of Veteran's Affairs and recognizing the importance of homeschooling for military families... MORE

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