March 19, 2025 Hegseth says Air, Space forces key to deterring, engaging in future conflicts Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth remarked on the value of the Air Force and Space Force in both deterring and engaging in future military conflicts while speaking at the Department of the Air Force Summit.
March 17, 2025 DAF announces Restoring America’s Fighting Force Task Force validation plan The DAF announced its validation plan in response to the Restoring America’s Fighting Force Task Force established in January 2025.
Feb. 21, 2025 Hegseth addresses strengthening military by cutting excess, refocusing DOD budget Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discussed his priorities of strengthening the military by cutting fiscal fraud, waste and abuse at DOD while also finding ways to refocus the department's budget.
Jan. 27, 2025 Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Begins 'Most Important Deployment of My Life' Secretary Pete Hegseth was sworn in as the 29th Secretary of Defense.