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Defense Department announces nomination changes in top military positions
The President has announced his intention to nominate Lieutenant General Dan "Razin" Caine, USAF, as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Department of Defense begins workforce reduction aligned with federal efficiency reforms
The Department of Defense is undergoing a re-evaluation of its probationary workforce, aligning with the President's initiative to reform the federal workforce for enhanced efficiency and productivity.
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U.S., Thailand reaffirm commitment to long-standing alliance
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai engaged in an introductory call to discuss the U.S.-Thailand alliance.
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Pentagon reviews budget alignment with Trump’s national defense priorities
The Department of Defense is set to align its budget with President Trump's directives, focusing on strengthening the military and enhancing national security.
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US and Mexico agree on joint border security efforts
General Gregory M. Guillot, the Commander of US Northern Command, and General Ricardo Trevilla Trejo, Secretary of National Defense of Mexico, recently convened to discuss border security cooperation between Mexico and the United States.
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Defense leaders discuss regional security and partnership
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth engaged in an introductory call with the UAE Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Mazrouei, on February 15.
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Hegseth discusses defense partnership with Qatari counterpart
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani, engaged in an introductory call to strengthen their defense partnership.
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Secretary of Defense meets with Polish leaders to discuss military cooperation
On February 14, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held meetings with President Andrzej Duda of Poland and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.
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Hegseth discusses defense ties with Saudi minister
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Saudi Minister of Defense Khalid bin Salman engaged in an introductory call to reinforce the defense partnership between the United States and Saudi Arabia.
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U.S. and Bahrain officials discuss defense cooperation and regional security
Mr. Alex Velez-Green, performing the duties of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, held a meeting with Bahrain National Security Advisor Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa at the Pentagon.
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Hegseth and Healey discuss defense investments and peace negotiations
On February 12, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met with the United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Defence John Healey at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
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Defense leaders discuss European security and peace efforts at NATO meeting
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met with German Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius on February 12 at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
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Secretary Hegseth meets with King Abdullah II to discuss US-Jordan relations
On February 9, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held a meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II.
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Fort Liberty renamed to honor WWII hero Pfc. Roland L. Bragg
During a flight from Joint Base Andrews to Stuttgart on February 10, 2025, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum renaming Fort Liberty in North Carolina to Fort Bragg.
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U.S. and Vietnam discuss strengthening defense ties in introductory call
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth engaged in an introductory call with Vietnam's Minister of National Defence, General Phan Van Giang.
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Hegseth meets Marles to discuss U.S.-Australia defense priorities
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently met with Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, at the Pentagon.
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AFN set to air Super Bowl LIX for military audiences globally
The Defense Media Activity (DMA) and the American Forces Network (AFN) have announced that they will broadcast Super Bowl LIX to U.S. military audiences around the world.
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US, Indonesia reaffirm commitment to Indo-Pacific security in defense talks
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Indonesian Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin engaged in an introductory call, according to Department of Defense Spokesman John Ullyot.
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U.S. and India reaffirm major defense partnership during call
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Indian Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh engaged in an introductory call to reinforce the U.S.-India Major Defense Partnership.
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U.S. and Singapore defense leaders reaffirm Indo-Pacific partnership
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Singapore Minister of Defense Ng Eng Hen engaged in an introductory call to discuss key initiatives within the bilateral defense partnership.
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