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HON Pete Hegseth > U.S. Department of Defense > Biography
The Honorable Pete Hegseth is the 29th Secretary of Defense, sworn in on Jan. 25, 2025.Hegseth was commissioned as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army National Guard after …
Statement on the Development of the 2025 National Defense …
May 2, 2025 · Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby to begin the development of the 2025 National Defense Strategy.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Guidance on Restoring …
Jan 29, 2025 · Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a memo regarding guidance on restoring America's fighting force.,
Jan 17, 2025 · The document outlines the organizational structure of the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Defense Secretary Underscores DOD Priorities During Pentagon …
Feb 7, 2025 · Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reiterated his core priorities for the Defense Department during a town hall meeting with service members and DOD civilians at the Pentagon.
Hegseth Tells NATO Hard Power Provides Deterrence, Defense
Feb 13, 2025 · NATO's European partners, Hegseth said, should take primary responsibility for defense of the continent, which means security ownership by all allies, guided by an …
Senate Confirms New Deputy Defense Secretary
Mar 14, 2025 · Steve A. Feinberg was sworn in as the Defense Department's 36th deputy defense secretary and will be responsible for DOD's day-to-day business, including executing the …