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Dec. 9, 2025
Hegseth Outlines New National Defense Strategy During Speech at Reagan Library

Simi Valley, Calif. - During a keynote speech that one Pentagon official speaking on background said represented a preview of the War Department's forthcoming National Defense Strategy, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth today outlined four distinct lines of effort for the department to take, so as to
Dec. 1, 2025
During D.C. Guard Visit, Secretary Acknowledges Tragedy, Conveys Gratitude

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with National Guard troops today at the D.C. Armory to both express gratitude for the work they have done to curb violent crimes in the nation's capital and to also acknowledge the tragic loss of one of their own, following a shooting in the city, Nov. 26.Army
Aug. 22, 2025
Hegseth, Senior DOD Officials Pay Visit to Guardsmen at D.C. Armory

WASHINGTON – Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and a trio of senior department officials with ties to the National Guard paid a visit to roughly 300 mobilized National Guardsmen at the D.C. Armory in Washington today. The four leaders thanked the soldiers and airmen for their efforts to increase safety