Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth
@SecDef
29th United States Secretary of Defense
The @DeptofDefense is proud to partner w/ DHS, ICE, CBP & DOJ to forge the MOST SECURE BORDER in American history.
America's sons and daughters who serve in our military deserve the best leaders. Which is why we are reforming the promotion system at DOD. @stuartscheller
What an honor to host HRH Crown Prince Salman of Bahrain at the Pentagon. We discussed ways to deepen our robust defense cooperation in support of shared interests and a prosperous and secure Middle East. Bahrain is a gracious host to U.S. warfighters.
Update on DOD’s cloud services
To our warfighters, and the American taxpayers we will continue to deliver on our promise of transparency. This is what we did this week🇺🇸
It was an honor to meet with my German counterpart, Minister Pistorius. We discussed Germany’s leadership on the game-changing, historic commitment by NATO allies to spend 5% of GDP on defense. We agreed that our allies must invest in the transatlantic industrial base to…
Proud to announce with @SecAFOfficial 10 billion dollars worth of savings @DOGE
If you want to be an Air Force EOD tech, you must meet the same standard, regardless of age or sex. Excellence doesn’t care who you are. It demands results. Our standards will be high and unwavering.
The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.
To our Warfighters and the American Taxpayers, this is what we did THIS WEEK:
Prior to serving as Senior Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, LTG Christopher LaNeve served as the Commanding General of Eighth Army and Chief of Staff, Combined Forces Command, at Camp Humphrey’s, Republic of Korea. Today, he was recognized for his services to the…
Unleashing U.S. Military Drone Dominance @DOGE
Great discussion today with MSO/VSO leaders about restoring the warrior ethos in our ranks. We are refocusing on readiness, standards, accountability, meritocracy, and supporting our military families. Their important work is vital to our mission.
Today, I hosted Israeli Prime Minister @netanyahu to honor the historic success of Operation Midnight Hammer and to celebrate Israel's special partnership with the United States.
Under President Trump and Secretary Hegseth's leadership, we have: • HISTORIC recruiting in ALL BRANCHES. • Generational investment in the Golden Dome. • Established a FOURTH National Defense Area. • Showed the world the capabilities of the United States Military through…
Food security is national security!
In partnership with the @DeptofDefense, @DHSgov, and @TheJusticeDept - USDA is TODAY announcing a National Farm Security Action Plan! @USDA is taking action because farm security IS national security.
Under President Trump’s leadership, we’re going to put America first. Food security is national security.
“This We Will Defend.” 🇺🇸 @SecDef Pete Hegseth delivers a powerful message on service, sacrifice, and the revival of the American warrior spirit under President Trump. Watch his full message: 🎥👇