When the Kansas City Chiefs meet the Philadelphia Eagles to defend their title this Sunday, keep an eye out for #48, Cole Christiansen, a linebacker on the Chiefs who's also a U.S. Military Academy graduate & @USArmy officer-in-waiting.

He's poised to serve his country in the active-duty military once his professional football career ends— fulfilling a goal that began at @WestPoint_USMA in 2016.

NEWS: @SecDef Pete Hegseth Underscores DoD Priorities During Pentagon Town Hall.

.@SecDef answers press questions prior to a bi-lateral meeting Deputy Prime Minister of Australia and Minister of Defense @RichardMarlesMP

NEWS: Pentagon Officials Examine Damage at Walter Reed, Pledge Resources Needed to Fix Infrastructure Problems

The first flight of high-threat criminal illegal aliens has arrived at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. These criminals trampled over our previously wide open border to bring violence and mayhem to our communities. President Trump has taken swift action to expel them

.@SecDef: "Great to speak with Singapore’s Minister of Defense Ng. We had a productive discussion on the Indo-Pacific and key initiatives to advance our bilateral partnership and regional security."

.@SecDef: "I spoke today with @DNDPHL Secretary Teodoro to discuss how we can accelerate defense cooperation to strengthen our critical alliance.

@SecDef @dndphl The U.S. commitment to the Philippines is ironclad. Together, with the support of our partners and allies, we will defend a free and open Indo-Pacific.".

NEWS: First Flight of Illegal Aliens Arrives at Guantanamo.

NEWS: @SecDef Says Enlisted Morale Is High at Southern Border.

RT @SecDef: Honored to welcome @IsraeliPM to the Pentagon as my first official visit as SECDEF. Together, Israel and America make each oth….

.@SecDef Pete Hegseth held a constructive introductory call with Panama’s Minister of Public Security, Frank Alexis Ábrego.

@SecDef The Secretary and Minister Ábrego reaffirmed our countries’ commitment to defense of the Panama Canal and agreed to expand cooperation between the U.S. military and Panama’s security forces.

@SecDef They agreed to remain in close communication and to make plans to meet in person in the near future.

RT @SecDef: .@USArmy is back! Growing future lethal warriors prepared to fight and win our nations wars!.

NEWS: @SecDef Says Full Control of Southern Border Equals 'Mission Accomplishment'.

.@SecDef: Great call with my UK counterpart, Secretary of State for Defence John Healey, to discuss Allied burden-sharing, Ukraine, and other security issues.

@SecDef Having served alongside British soldiers in Afghanistan, I look forward to continuing the special relationship with the UK.