The National Security Act also created the United States Air Force, also under the purview of the secretary of defense. The Department of Defense would gain its current name when the National ...

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The secretary is responsible for making sure those people are able to do their jobs – which, collectively, is to defend the United States, the American people and U.S. interests.

Senate Republicans confirmed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, despite allegations of sex abuse, alcohol abuse, and other problematic behavior. ... rather than to the United States.

President Donald Trump calls United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth the 'Secretary of War.' Daily Mail Posted: June 25, 2025 | Last updated: June 25, 2025 ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed a sweeping review of military standards across all branches, aiming to reinforce the United States military’s readiness and ...

He served as secretary of defense from 2013 to 2015. Before that, he served a dozen years in the U.S. Senate as a Republican senator from Nebraska. Secretary Hagel, great to speak with you again.

President Donald Trump referred to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth as Secretary of War on a TruthSocial post Friday. “Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was great on FoxNews this morning. Talking about ...

I’ve said Pete Hegseth is the least-qualified defense secretary ever.. I was wrong. He’s the most-qualified. My mistake was comparing him to men whose job was to protect the United States.

"Public officials should be careful not to convey to the world the mistaken impression that the United States is a helpless sleeping giant if one or more officials in the defense chain of command ...

President-elect Joe Biden has named retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin as his nominee for secretary of defense, the Biden transition team announced Tuesday.. The former commander of the US Central ...

Crucial Quote: “Given the unique challenges we face, it is imperative to have a confirmed Secretary of Defense in place as soon as possible,” committee chairman Jack Reed (D-R.I.), said Thursday.