NEWS: DoD Support to the Southern Border in Photos.

.@SecDef Pete Hegseth spoke with Republic of Korea’s Acting Minister of National Defense, Kim Seon-ho.

@SecDef The Secretary and Minister reaffirmed the strength of the U.S.-ROK Alliance and agreed to work together to ensure the security of the ROK and the Indo-Pacific region.

RT @USNationalGuard: .@TheCalGuard Soldiers flying UH-72 Lakota helicopters provide aviation support along the southern border under the di….

.@SecDef Pete Hegseth and Japanese Defense Minister Nakatani Gen held an introductory call to discuss the U.S.-Japan Alliance.

@SecDef The two officials reiterated the importance of deepening defense cooperation to strengthen deterrence and to advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Both agreed to remain in close contact on areas of mutual security interest.

RT @RapidResponse47: When lives are on the line, you better have the "HIGHEST POSSIBLE STANDARD," says @SecDef @PeteHegseth. "In the busi….

RT @SecDef: I spoke with @SecGenNATO to discuss how we can work together to build a stronger, more lethal and more sustainable NATO Allianc….

VIDEO: @SecDef Hegseth joins President Trump at the White House for a press briefing on the aviation disaster

RT @RapidResponse47: PRESIDENT TRUMP: "I speak to you this morning in an hour of anguish for our nation . As one nation, we grieve for ev….

Update on Guantanamo Bay Operations and @SecDef Hegseth Addresses Tragic Mishap Involving US Army Helicopter

RT @PeteHegseth: Latest below. Absolutely tragic. Search and rescue efforts still ongoing. Prayers for all impacted souls, and their famili….

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NEWS: @SecDef Hegseth Directs Creation of Task Force to Restore America's Fighting Force

Today, @SecDef Hegseth issued a memorandum to guide the restoring of America's Fighting Force, focusing on lethality, meritocracy, accountability, standards, and readiness.

.@SecDef Hegseth spoke with FOX News about the DoD’s commitment to securing our nation’s borders and the use of DoD facilities in Guantanamo Bay as part of that effort.

.@SecDef: “DOD will be colorblind and merit based.”.

.@SecDef Pete Hegseth spoke yesterday with Australia Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Richard Marles. The Secretary reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to U.S.-Australia Alliance priorities.

@SecDef Both reaffirmed our strategic alignment for the Indo-Pacific region.

Suit pressed but boots still dusty! @SecDef Pete Hegseth marks the beginning of his tenure as 29th Secretary of Defense by sitting for his official portrait.