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Recent News About U.S. Department of Defense
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth engaged in a conversation with Saudi Minister of Defense, His Royal Highness Khalid Bin Salman.
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced that the president has nominated Air Force Lt.
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has initiated a comprehensive review of the standards maintained by U.S. military branches.
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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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On March 4, 2025, the Principal Director of Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy (DPCAP) issued Class Deviation 2025-O0003.
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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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Today, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum to rename Fort Moore in Georgia to Fort Benning.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.