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News Stories

Stories from around the Defense Department.

List of News Stories

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Air Force Secretary Tells Academy Grads Indo-Pacific Will Be 'Your Generation's Fight'

Air Force Secretary Tells Academy Grads Indo-Pacific Will Be 'Your Generation's Fight'
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Africom Strives to Empower African Nations' Security Efforts

Africom Strives to Empower African Nations' Security Efforts
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DOD Support to the Southern Border in Photos, May 29, 2025

DOD Support to the Southern Border in Photos, May 29, 2025
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Hegseth Travels to Singapore for Asian Defense Summit

Hegseth Travels to Singapore for Asian Defense Summit
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Memorial Day Weekend's Coca-Cola 600 Race Honored Fallen Heroes

Memorial Day Weekend's Coca-Cola 600 Race Honored Fallen Heroes
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DOD Brain Health Initiative Helps Protect Service Members

DOD Brain Health Initiative Helps Protect Service Members
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Hegseth Orders Review of Homeschool Support Efforts

Hegseth Orders Review of Homeschool Support Efforts
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Defense Secretary Hosts Polish Counterpart at Pentagon

Defense Secretary Hosts Polish Counterpart at Pentagon
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Service Members Honor Fallen During National Memorial Day Concert

Service Members Honor Fallen During National Memorial Day Concert
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Trump, Vance, Hegseth, Caine Honor Fallen, Gold Star Families

Trump, Vance, Hegseth, Caine Honor Fallen, Gold Star Families