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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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U.S. and Philippines discuss defense cooperation in introductory call
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth engaged in an introductory call with the Philippines Secretary of National Defense, Gilberto Teodoro, Jr., as announced by Pentagon Spokesman John Ullyot.
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Hegseth meets Netanyahu; discusses US-Israel ties and regional security
Today, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Pentagon.
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Guantanamo Bay receives high-threat illegal aliens under new directives
The Department of Defense has announced the arrival of 10 high-threat illegal aliens at the Guantanamo Bay detention facility in Cuba.
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Hegseth discusses security cooperation with Panama’s public security minister
On February 4, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth engaged in an introductory call with Panama's Minister of Public Security, Frank Alexis Ábrego.
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Hegseth discusses security cooperation with Panamanian president
On February 5, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth engaged in a phone call with Panamanian President José Raul Mulino.
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Hegseth and Healey discuss defense coordination and security issues
On January 31, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth engaged in a conversation with the United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Defence John Healey.
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U.S. Defense Secretary discusses border security with Mexican officials
On January 31, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held introductory calls with Mexico's Secretary of National Defense, General Ricardo Trevilla Trejo, and Secretary of the Navy, Admiral Raymundo Morales Angeles.
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US Africa Command conducts airstrikes on ISIS-Somalia operatives
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a statement regarding recent U.S. Africa Command airstrikes in Somalia.
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Hegseth discusses security with South Korean acting defense minister
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth engaged in an introductory call with Kim Seon-ho, the Acting Minister of National Defense for the Republic of Korea.
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U.S., Japan reaffirm alliance commitments in defense leaders' introductory call
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently held an introductory call with Japanese Defense Minister Nakatani Gen.
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DoD halts official cultural awareness month events
The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced new guidance regarding the observance of cultural awareness months within its components and military departments.
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Hegseth and Rutte discuss NATO's future goals
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte recently engaged in an introductory call.
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