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Secretary Pete Hegseth recently visited Panama, during which significant agreements were reached, according to Sean Parnell, the Pentagon's Chief Spokesman.
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Defense Department launches initiative to modernize operations and structure
Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg has initiated a significant effort aimed at modernizing the Department of Defense's organization and operations.
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Defense collaboration discussed between U.S. and Saudi defense leaders
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth had a discussion with Saudi Minister of Defense, His Royal Highness Khalid Bin Salman.
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Defense Secretary Hegseth joins virtual meeting on Ukraine's defense efforts
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attended a virtual meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG), which was led by the United Kingdom and Germany.
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Hegseth to attend Central American Security Conference and visit Eglin AFB
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is set to embark on a trip early next week, according to Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell.
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US and Egypt discuss Red Sea security and global economy impacts
On April 8, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth engaged in a telephone conversation with Egyptian Minister of Defense, General Abd-al-Majid Ahmad Saqr.
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Command Sgt. Major Thomas J. Holland to take on new EUCOM role
The Office of the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (OSEAC) has announced a new appointment.
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Hegseth discusses regional security with Saudi defense minister
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth engaged in a conversation with Saudi Minister of Defense, His Royal Highness Khalid Bin Salman.
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President nominates Lt. Gen. Caine as chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced that the president has nominated Air Force Lt.
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Defense Secretary orders review of U.S. military standards
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has initiated a comprehensive review of the standards maintained by U.S. military branches.
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Pentagon cuts social science research projects to save costs
The Office of the Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) is discontinuing its social science research portfolio to focus on fiscal responsibility and mission-critical activities.
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Defense office issues new directive on federal contracts
On March 4, 2025, the Principal Director of Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy (DPCAP) issued Class Deviation 2025-O0003.
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Pentagon directs DoD civilians on responding to OPM email request
The Department of Defense has issued new guidance for its civilian employees in response to a recent request from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
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Fort Moore renamed to honor World War I hero Corporal Fred G. Benning
Today, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum to rename Fort Moore in Georgia to Fort Benning.
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Defense leaders discuss U.S.-Israel security cooperation
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held a discussion with Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz, focusing on bilateral interests, regional developments, and security assistance priorities.
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Department of Defense deploys Stryker Brigade to secure southern border
The Department of Defense has announced the deployment of a Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) and a General Support Aviation Battalion to the southern border.
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Pentagon mandates removal of DEI-related content from DoD platforms
In accordance with directives from President Trump's Executive Orders and Secretary Hegseth, the Pentagon has issued a memorandum for a digital content refresh across all Department of Defense (DoD) public platforms.
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U.S., Saudi defense leaders discuss partnership and regional security
On February 24, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met with the Saudi Minister of Defense, His Royal Highness Khalid bin Salman, at the Pentagon.
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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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