U.S. Department of Defense
The Department of Defense is America's largest government agency. Our mission is to provide the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security.
Defense Secretary Underscores DOD Priorities During Pentagon …
Feb 7, 2025 · Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth today reiterated his core priorities for the Defense Department during a town hall meeting with service members and DOD civilians at the Pentagon.
About - U.S. Department of Defense
The Department of Defense is America's largest government agency. Our mission is to provide the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security.
Statement on the Development of the 2025 National Defense …
May 2, 2025 · Consistent with the President's intent, the NDS will prioritize defense of the U.S. homeland, including America's skies and borders, and deterring China in the Indo-Pacific.
Publications - U.S. Department of Defense
May 28, 2025 · The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security.
Senior Officials Outline President's Proposed FY26 Defense Budget
5 days ago · A group composed of senior Defense Department and military leaders outlined President Donald J. Trump's proposed $1.01 trillion national defense budget request for fiscal …
Releases - U.S. Department of Defense
Jun 18, 2025 · Stay up to date on the latest Department of Defense statements and announcements.
Military Departments - U.S. Department of Defense
The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security.
DOD Uses Voluntary Reductions as Path to Civilian Workforce Goals
May 16, 2025 · The initiative, announced March 28, 2025, in a memorandum from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is part of a larger plan to rebuild the U.S. military to meet current and …
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 …