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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth

@secdef

29th United States Secretary of Defense

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Congratulations to Dan “Razin” Caine on his confirmation in the Senate as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Your leadership will be a welcomed/vital part of ensuring we return the Dept. of Defense back to the American warfighter.

Congratulations to Dan “Razin” Caine on his confirmation in the Senate as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Your leadership will be a welcomed/vital part of ensuring we return the Dept. of Defense back to the American warfighter.
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To our warfighters, and the American taxpayers we will continue to deliver on our promise of transparency. This is what we did this week🇺🇸

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It was an honor to celebrate the midshipman from the U.S. Naval Academy for their victory in the Commander-In-Chief Bowl at the White House. We couldn't be more proud of these future leaders.

It was an honor to celebrate the midshipman from the <a href="/NavalAcademy/">U.S. Naval Academy</a> for their victory in the Commander-In-Chief Bowl at the White House.

We couldn't be more proud of these future leaders.
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I am very saddened to learn of the tragic accident yesterday that took the lives of two of our nation’s heroes and seriously injured another. My heartfelt condolences and prayers are with them, their families, and the unit.

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It was an honor to host El Salvador Minister of Defense Merino at the Pentagon. We want to stand strong with allies who stand with us and help deliver peace through strength.

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This morning, I joined our Marines and DNI Tulsi Gabbard for a motivating PT session at Henderson Hall. Every rep, every drop of sweat, reminds us of the toughness and tenacity that defend our nation.

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Excellent meeting today with my French counterpart, Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu. We discussed the imperative need for Europeans to meet a 5% defense spending commitment to restore deterrence with ready, lethal conventional forces. 🇺🇸🇫🇷

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Dakota Meyer has repeatedly answered the call of duty. On September 8th, 2009, Dakota bravely fought in the Battle of Ganjgal, where he saved THIRTY-SIX Marines and Afghan soldiers. He earned the Medal of Honor for his bravery. Today, He has decided to put his Country first

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Nearly sixteen years ago, Medal Of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer almost lost his life while fighting in Afghanistan. Dakota has decided to answer the call of duty once again and has reenlisted in the U.S. Marines

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On April 18th, 1775, Paul Revere rode through the night to warn local militias that the British were coming. Two hundred and fifty years later, we honor his bravery.

On April 18th, 1775, Paul Revere rode through the night to warn local militias that the British were coming.

Two hundred and fifty years later, we honor his bravery.
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On this Easter morning, we remember that the grave could not hold the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Jesus Christ. The tomb is empty. He faced death—and won. The ultimate sacrifice so that we can live for eternity. Christ is King! Wishing a blessed Easter to all our American

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. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth "We call it the Trump bump. The reality is when warfighting and lethality is brought back and doing its serious about getting after soldiering and warfighting, THE AMERICAN people want to come back in and sign up."

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Honored to highlight some exceptional emerging leaders of U.S. Army War College. Their relentless dedication and fierce commitment are forging them into sharp critical thinkers, ready to confront and dismantle the national security challenges of tomorrow!