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Hegseth says deterring China important for hemispheric security
May 5, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted an enhanced honor cordon and meeting, welcoming Peruvian Defense Minister Walter Astudillo and Peruvian Foreign Affairs Minister Elmer Schialer to the Pentagon... MORE

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Defense Secretary orders review of medical standards for military enlistment
April 29, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum directing a comprehensive review of medical conditions that disqualify individuals from joining the military... MORE

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Hegseth directs review of equal opportunity complaint process
April 25, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum titled "Restoring Good Order and Discipline Through Balanced Accountability" to ensure all individuals are provided with a full and fair opportunity for employment, career advancement and access to programs... MORE

Defense secretary orders additional remedies, more clarity on COVID-19 reinstatements
April 24, 2025 — The defense secretary signed a memorandum directing more clarity regarding the department's efforts to reinstate service members kicked out for not taking the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as additional remedies for those service members... MORE

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Defense secretary announces additional $5.1 billion in DOD spending cuts
April 11, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum announcing the cutting of $5.1 billion in wasteful Defense Department contracts. ... MORE

DOD leaders highlight need for increased NATO defense spending
April 9, 2025 — To ensure an effective alliance, NATO needs to generate and field forces necessary to provide credible deterrence, increase military spending and take the lead in supporting Ukraine's defense requirements, Katherine Thompson said... MORE

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DOD Task Force to assess progress of DEI elimination
April 8, 2025 — A task force headed by Jules W. Hurst III will visit numerous military installations, including military service academies, in April and early May and will then produce a final report on DOD's actions to terminate any DEI initiatives. ... MORE

Defense secretary directs services to match combat arms standards to mission requirements
April 2, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed military departments to build plans that define and identify the combat arms and noncombat arms occupations within their respective military services. ... MORE

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Hegseth orders civilian workforce realignment in DOD, reopens DRP
April 1, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum directing the realignment of the Defense Department's civilian workforce. ... MORE

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Hegseth says Air, Space forces key to deterring, engaging in future conflicts
March 21, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth remarked on the value of the Air Force and Space Force in both deterring and engaging in future military conflicts while speaking at the Department of the Air Force Summit... MORE

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DOD to cut $580 million in spending
March 21, 2025 — As part of the Defense Department's ongoing effort to cut wasteful spending, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo directing the termination of more than $580 million in programs, contracts and grants... MORE

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Official: Roughly 21,000 DOD civilians volunteered for deferred resignation
March 19, 2025 — As part of the Department of Defense's effort to align its civilian workforce with national security priorities, the department has been actively processing Deferred Resignation Program applications while working to achieve a strategic reduction in manpower of 5-8%... MORE

Senate confirms new deputy defense secretary
March 17, 2025 — Stephen A. Feinberg was sworn in as the Defense Department's 36th deputy defense secretary and will be responsible for DOD's day-to-day business, including executing the defense secretary's priorities and managing the department's budget... MORE

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Securing the southern border: two months of decisive action
March 14, 2025 — In the two months since President Donald J. Trump's inauguration Jan. 20, 2025, the administration has launched a multi-front campaign to secure the U.S.-Mexico border, targeting cartels, transnational criminal organizations and illegal immigration... MORE

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Modern software acquisition to speed delivery, boost warfighter lethality
March 11, 2025 — By mandating the software acquisition pathway, DOD is cutting red tape to deliver software faster and tap into commercial innovation — ensuring warfighters stay ahead... MORE

Defense secretary renames Fort Liberty as Fort Bragg, honoring WWII Soldier
February 12, 2025 — The new name honors Army Pfc. Roland L. Bragg, who served during World War II with the 513th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 17th Airborne Division, XVIII Airborne Corps... MORE

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Defense Secretary says full control of southern border equals 'Mission Accomplishment'
February 3, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that full control of the southern border is the goal of the current administration and all of the intergovernmental agencies working to enforce border security... MORE

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Defense secretary affirms commitment to border security, plan to house migrants at Guantanamo Bay 
January 30, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth affirmed the Defense Department's commitment to working with other federal agencies to bolster security at the southern border... MORE

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Hegseth arrives at Pentagon, says warfighters are 'Ready to Go'
January 28, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said improving lethality, warfighting and readiness are the main lines of effort he will pursue while in office... MORE

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth begins 'most important deployment of my life'
January 27, 2025 — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was sworn into his new role leading America's 3.5 million service members and civilians by Vice President JD Vance... MORE

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