He seeks the “same, high standard” for all in combat roles. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth initiated a 60-day review of the physical standards for military combat roles.…
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Pentagon Addresses Archiving of DEI Webpages
Some that were “mistakenly or maliciously” removed are being restored, he says. Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed that the Department of Defense (DoD) is reviewing the content…
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Pentagon to Cut Thousands of Civilians Jobs Amid Workforce Review
Thousands of probationary employees will be the first released. The Department of Defense (DOD) is beginning to reduce its civilian workforce this week, with 5,400 employees set to…
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President Trump Dismisses Chair of the Joint Chiefs
Other defense heads also being replaced. President Donald Trump thanked Air Force General CQ Brown for over 40 years of service to the nation as he announced his…
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Secretary Hegseth Outlines Priorities in the Pentagon
The focus is on homeland defense, warfighting, and eliminating wasteful spending. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlined key defense priorities this week, including modernizing the U.S. nuclear triad and…
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Defense Secretary Realigns U.S. Military Focus to “One Force”
He implements the president’s executive order prohibiting transgender individuals in the military. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sent a one-page memo to all military employees, directing them to…
Read MoreDefense Secretary Supports Expanded Border Security Efforts
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently reaffirmed the Department of Defense’s (DOD) commitment to securing the U.S.-Mexico border by working alongside the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S.…
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President Trump Order Reinstates Military Personnel Separated for Vaccine Refusal
Over 8,000 service members were released or left the military over COVID-19 vaccine mandates. President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week to reinstate military service members…
Read MoreDefense Secretary Outlines Vision for the Pentagon
He promises to restore warrior ethos, rebuild the military, and reestablish deterrence. After Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was sworn into office on Saturday he released a statement outlining…
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USMC Seeks Feedback to Strengthen Suicide Prevention Measures
The survey seeks to tailor safety programs and messaging to better support service members and their families. The U.S. Marine Corps is collecting input from active-duty Marines on…
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