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While delivering plenary remarks at the 2025 Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlined to numerous Asian ally countries DOD's vision for the Indo-Pacific region, while addressing the strategic threat posed by China.
The Defense Department directed military departments to look at how their services could reduce their discretionary permanent change of station move budgets as a way to increase geographic stability to families, increase department efficiency and reduce costs for the department.
During a commencement speech at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Air Force Secretary Troy E. Meink told graduating cadets the U.S. Indo-Pacific region will be the primary focus of military conflict in the coming years.
Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley spoke about U.S. Africa Command's objectives in Africa at the conclusion of the 37-nation African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, which the U.S. and Kenya co-hosted.
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.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth left Washington for Singapore to attend an annual Asian security summit and meet with an assortment of defense counterparts.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reminded Americans of the ultimate sacrifice made by our nation's fallen during the state of freedom address he delivered ahead of the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in N.C.
Monitoring brain health is essential for service members, as exposure to blast overpressure can lead to brain injuries that impair critical cognitive and motor functions, ultimately impacting operational effectiveness and long-term well-being.
The Defense Department has initiated a review of the department's existing support for homeschooling by military-connected families.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth welcomed Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz to the Pentagon for a bilateral exchange between the two nations.
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