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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum directing a comprehensive review of medical conditions that disqualify individuals from joining the military.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the newly established New Mexico National Defense Area, where U.S. troops now have enhanced authority to detain individuals crossing the southern border illigally.
This week, the Defense Department focused on restoring the warrior ethos, rebuilding the military and reestablishing deterrence.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth welcomed more than 8,300 children of Pentagon employees to help children experience the workforce and showcase different roles within the Defense Department during "Bring Your Child to Work Day."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum titled "Restoring Good Order and Discipline Through Balanced Accountability" to ensure all individuals are provided with a full and fair opportunity for employment, career advancement and access to programs.
Defense Department officials and experts discussed the future of artificial intelligence in Washington, highlighting how Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's push for innovation, lethality and readiness is shaping the department's approach to AI.
U.S. service members continue to support efforts carrying out President Donald J. Trump's executive orders on protecting the territorial integrity of the United States.
The defense secretary signed a memorandum directing more clarity regarding the department's efforts to reinstate service members kicked out for not taking the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as additional remedies for those service members.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summarized the Defense Department's accomplishments over the first 100 days of his tenure as he addressed senior-level military student leaders at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pa.
The dangers posed by cyber conflict are significant and require preparation by the joint force to counter such threats, a senior Defense Department expert said.
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