Secretary of War Pete Hegseth

We will never forget our fallen. We will strive to live worthy of their sacrifice. May our Father in Heaven bless our fallen warriors on their eternal watch.

To the warriors standing their eternal watch—we honor you. May we LIVE WORTHY of their sacrifice

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” May we always live worthy of their sacrifice, honor their memory, and never forget the brave Americans who paid the ultimate price.

The West Point Class of 2026 will find strength in shared purpose. This is not an Army of One. It’s “SEND US” — not “send he,” “send she,” or “send they/them.”

Earlier today, @SECWAR and his family helped wash the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. We will never forget the honor, courage, and sacrifice of those who served our great Nation. Thank you to @Interior @DeptVetAffairs and @NatlParkService for helping preserve the legacy of America’s Vietnam veterans.

Secretary Hegseth delivered the commencement address to the Class of 2026 at @WestPoint_USMA America is blessed to have these young warriors take the oath and join the ranks of the greatest fighting force the world has ever known.

We will always honor the brave Americans who answered the call in Vietnam. Thanks to @Interior @DeptVetAffairs and @NatlParkService for helping ensure that our heroes are never forgotten.

We welcomed the Class of 2026 into the noble profession of arms. These warriors have answered the call to serve something greater than themselves—I could not be more proud to stand alongside them.

Thanks to President Trump’s historic $1.5 trillion investment in our military, AMERICA IS REBUILDING THE ARSENAL OF FREEDOM — and doing so responsibly.

I was honored to reenlist my friend, Staff Sergeant @Johnny_Joey, into the United States Marine Corps. Joey has always been the kind of man who puts his country, his fellow Marines, and something greater than himself first—proud to have him back in uniform.

HEADLINE: "Joint Nigeria-US strikes kill 175 Islamic State group fighters, both militaries say"    france24.com/en/africa/2026…

The Purple Heart is one of the oldest and most revered military decorations our nation can bestow. These men represent the very best of America.

The 101st Airborne has stood in defense of a grateful nation throughout history. Their legacy of courage and sacrifice continues to inspire generations of Americans.

To the warriors of the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group—WELCOME HOME. You made history, answered the call with strength and resolve, and made our nation proud.

Last night U.S. forces, in coordination with the Armed Forces of Nigeria, killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki and other ISIS leaders. Back in November 2025, President Trump declared to the world that we will help protect Christians in Nigeria and instructed the Department of War to prepare for action. So, for months, we hunted this top ISIS leader in Nigeria who was killing Christians, and we killed him—and his entire posse. In conjunction with Nigeria’s President, and at the direction of President Trump, U.S. Africa Command oversaw a precise operation to remove this terrorist. Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was the senior ISIS General Directorate of Provinces Emir — the number two for ISIS globally — responsible for overseeing the planning of attacks, directing hostage-taking and managing financial operations. The removal of him and other ISIS personnel makes Americans safer by further degrading ISIS’s ability to plan and carry out attacks that threaten the U.S. homeland, American citizens, and innocent civilians. Operations like last night’s demonstrate the exceptional lethality, patience and skill of U.S. forces, amplified alongside willing and capable partners, to address shared threats. This should serve as a reminder that we will hunt down those who wish to harm Americans or innocent Christians, wherever they are.

The $1.5 trillion investment is a GENERATIONAL DOWN PAYMENT on America’s national defense. This investment guarantees the United States maintains overwhelming strength and unmatched deterrence against any adversary for generations to come.

Today, I am convening a special review panel to conduct a comprehensive, long-term, department-wide review of every aspect of the military legal system impacting our servicemembers. This panel will enhance trust, strengthen our force, drive real reform, and help ensure our warfighters receive the world-class military legal system they deserve.

Today, I welcomed the Republic of Korea’s Minister of National Defense, Ahn Gyu-back, to the Pentagon. We reaffirmed the strength of the alliance and discussed readiness, posture, and shared responsibility for collective defense.

A nation worth fighting for is a nation worth praying for. Rededicate 250 on Sunday, May 17, will bring patriots from every state together on the National Mall under one flag and one God. RSVP for Sunday, May 17, in Washington, DC: f250.digital/pray