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The Air Force is aligning with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's priorities, says Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin, while saving taxpayer dollars and redirecting them into combat readiness.
A quick review of some of the initial findings within the Defense Department by the Department of Government Efficiency reveals some $80 million in funds wasted on programs that do not support DOD's core mission.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum directing Fort Moore, Ga., to be renamed Fort Benning in honor of Army Cpl. Fred G. Benning who served during World War I with the United States Army.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum to all Defense Department civilian employees directing them to prepare five bullet points detailing their work accomplishments from the prior week.
The Pentagon is deploying a Stryker brigade combat team and a general support aviation battalion to the southwestern border, accelerating efforts to fulfill President Donald J. Trump's directive to bolster military support in securing the U.S. – Mexico border.
Service members diagnosed with gender dysphoria will soon be processed for separation by their respective services, according to a new policy memorandum from the Defense Department's Office of Personnel and Readiness.
Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell recorded the first Weekly Sitrep, which will provide video updates on Defense Department accomplishments and convey transparency.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth traveled to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to see operations firsthand and interact with service members. At the southern border, U.S. service members continue to support efforts carrying out President Donald J. Trump's executive orders on protecting the territorial integrity of the United States.
Service members can sign up for the new Health Care Flexible Spending Account and put as much as $3,300 in pretax earnings into an account each year, which can be spent on qualifying health care expenses.
The Defense Department's Zero Trust architecture, expected to reach target level implementation in fiscal year 2027, will protect military networks from adversaries.
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