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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held a phone conversation with Ahn Gyu-back, the newly appointed Minister of Defense for the Republic of Korea, on July 30.
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U.S., Saudi officials meet at Pentagon for ninth Strategic Joint Planning Committee
The United States and Saudi Arabia convened the 9th Strategic Joint Planning Committee (SJPC) at the Pentagon on July 29-30, 2025.
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Department of Defense awards $49M grant for school at Altus Air Force Base
The Department of Defense has awarded Altus Public Schools a grant of $49,211,667 for the construction of the new L. Mendel Rivers Elementary School at Altus Air Force Base in Oklahoma.
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Defense Secretary Hegseth discusses U.S.-Philippines relations with President Marcos
On July 21, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to discuss progress in accelerating the defense relationship and reestablishing deterrence in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Department of Defense shifts troop support for ICE from Title 10 to Title 32
The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced a shift in the duty status of military personnel who are supporting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in its immigration law enforcement efforts.
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Marine Corps Lt.Gen.Borgschulte nominated as U.S.Naval Academy Superintendent
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the presidential nominations of Marine Corps Lt.
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DoD releases annual report on civilian casualties related to U.S. military operations
Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) submitted to Congress and released its Annual Report on Civilian Casualties in Connection with United States Military Operations for 2024.
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Defense issues new rules on medical waivers for military recruits
The Department of Defense has announced updated guidance on medical waiver eligibility for individuals seeking to join the U.S. military.
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Defense Logistics Agency appoints new command senior enlisted leader
The Office of the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (OSEAC) has announced a new assignment.
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Hegseth meets Katz to discuss Israel's defense efforts and regional peace
On July 18, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met with Israel's Minister of Defense, Israel Katz.
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Pentagon announces new military aid package for Ukraine
At the direction of President Trump, the Department of Defense is providing additional defensive weapons to Ukraine.
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Hegseth meets Petri to discuss US-Argentina defense relations
On July 2, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held a meeting at the Pentagon with Argentina's Minister of Defense Luis Petri.
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U.S. and India advance defense cooperation following talks between Hegseth and Singh
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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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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