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On July 1, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth had a conversation with India's Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh.
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DoD streamlines NEPA procedures to expedite infrastructure projects

The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced changes to its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures.
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Department of Defense announces FY 2026 military intelligence budget request

The Department of Defense has announced its Military Intelligence Program (MIP) budget request for the fiscal year 2026.
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Army identifies casualty in Kuwait during Operation Inherent Resolve

The Department of Defense has reported the death of a soldier involved in Operation Inherent Resolve.
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President nominates officers for top naval roles

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has announced a series of nominations for key positions within the Navy.
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Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Bligh nominated as judge advocate general of the Navy

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has announced a significant nomination by the president.
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Pentagon shifts Greenland under U.S. Northern Command in strategic realignment

The President has ordered a modification to the Unified Command Plan, reassigning Greenland from the U.S. European Command's area of responsibility to that of the U.S. Northern Command.
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Army casualty identified by Department of Defense

The Department of Defense has reported the death of a soldier involved in Operation Inherent Resolve.
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Pentagon deploys military personnel to aid ICE operations

Last week, the Secretary of Defense authorized the deployment of up to 700 Department of Defense (DoD) military personnel to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Florida, Louisiana, and Texas.
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Army Command Sgt. Maj. Andrew J. Krogman appointed to new leadership role

The Office of the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has announced a new assignment.
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Pentagon establishes task force to boost military recruitment

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has initiated the formation of a Military Service Recruitment Task Force.
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Defense department revamps PCS process amid contractor termination

The Department of Defense (DoD) has appointed Army Maj.
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Defense Department announces new military nominations

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced today several key nominations made by the President for various positions within the U.S. military.
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Defense Secretary announces military officer promotions across multiple branches

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced a series of military nominations today, marking significant appointments within the Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, and Space Force.
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Defense Secretary discusses bilateral relations with Bahrain Crown Prince

On June 1, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth engaged in a phone conversation with Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
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Pentagon details civilian employees to aid Homeland Security operations

Today, the Secretary of Defense has given authorization for Department of Defense (DoD) civilian employees to be detailed to support the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) border security and interior immigration enforcement efforts.
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Hegseth discusses defense priorities with Australian counterpart at Shangri La Dialogue

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently held a bilateral meeting with Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles.
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Pentagon reviews homeschooling support for military families

The Department of Defense has initiated a review of its homeschooling support for military-connected families.
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U.S. and Vietnam discuss deepening defense ties amid anniversary

On May 31, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held a meeting with Vietnam's Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang.
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U.S.-Singapore defense ties reinforced during Secretary Hegseth's visit

On May 30, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held separate meetings with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing in Singapore.
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