Secretary of War Pete Hegseth

Yesterday, we inducted Medal of Honor recipient Major Nicholas Dockery into the Pentagon Hall of Fame. His legacy of courage and service will inspire generations of Americans.

The United States will forever be indebted to Major James Capers Jr. and Colonel John Ripley. These Marines are the true one percent.

This is NATO 3.0.

NATO 3.0: Europe must take the lead.

Department of War Restores U.S. Pacific Command Designation. CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii — The Department of War announced today that the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) will officially restore its name to the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM). Originally established on January 1, 1947, by President Harry S. Truman, the command operated under the USPACOM banner for over 70 years, standing as the oldest and largest of the United States' unified combatant commands. Restoring the legacy USPACOM designation honors the command’s deep historical roots, fostering a sense of pride and collective spirit among all who serve in the Pacific. From its critical role in establishing the post-WWII regional security architecture to its coordination of joint forces during the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and countless humanitarian operations, the USPACOM namesake carries decades of military heritage and enduring regional partnerships. USPACOM’s vast area of responsibility—spanning from the waters off the West Coast of the United States to the western border of India—remains exactly the same. The command's fundamental mission and its unwavering commitment to maintaining a free and open theater alongside regional allies and partners are unchanged. dvidshub.net/r/zmngnb

Excellent meeting yesterday with @DanielNoboaOk to discuss our robust bilateral defense relationship and the joint fight against narcoterrorists.  Ecuador is a strong A3C partner and is advancing vital efforts to dismantle narcoterrorists.

Yesterday, I welcomed Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto to the Pentagon. We reaffirmed the strength of the bilateral defense relationship between the United States and Italy and agreed on the urgent need for NATO allies to increase defense spending, expand defense industrial production, and field combat-credible military forces.

Happy birthday to the COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF DONALD J. TRUMP.

Earlier this week, the @DeptofWar — in full collaboration with Venezuelan security forces — conducted a kinetic strike on a Tren de Aragua (TdA) compound in Venezuela. TdA founder & leader Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, aka “Niño Guerrero,” was confirmed killed during the strike. The operation underscores the shared U.S. and Venezuelan commitment to take the fight to narco-terrorists and deny them any safe haven in our hemisphere. We will continue to work closely with security partners, like Venezuela — and counties in the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C) partners — to take the fight to our enemies.

JOIN. THE. FIGHT. War.gov

Yesterday, @SECWAR visited Cuba and @CENTCOM and met with the warriors standing watch and carrying out critical missions on behalf of our nation. They embody the definition of deterrence.

America can rest assured knowing our troops are standing watch. It was an honor to return to @CENTCOM and Cuba to spend time with our warfighters carrying out critical missions.

Well-earned victory, gentlemen.

America faces real threats from foreign adversaries, terrorists, cyber actors, and hostile intelligence services. Section 702 remains one of our nation’s most effective tools for identifying and disrupting those threats before they reach our shores. The bipartisan Senate reauthorization strengthens both security and civil liberties by adding new safeguards, increasing transparency, expanding congressional oversight, imposing criminal penalties for misuse, and enhancing protections for Americans’ constitutional rights. Democrats are choosing to halt action on reauthorization, undermining national security and putting politics ahead of the safety of the American people. At a time of growing threats around the world, Congress should be strengthening the tools that protect our nation—not weakening them. We call on Senator Schumer and Senator Warner to bring Senate Democrats back to the table with Senate Republicans and pass this critical piece of legislation. Reauthorizing Section 702 is about protecting Americans’ privacy and protecting Americans’ security. We can—and must—do both.

The boys of D-Day said: “Send me.”

Earlier today, I joined the French Minister of the Armed Forces @CaVautrin in Normandy. Together, we honored the courage, heroism, and sacrifice of the thousands of Allied troops who stormed the D-Day beaches 82 years ago in defense of freedom.

.@SECWAR just met World War II veterans at the Normandy American Cemetery Ceremony. Their courage and sacrifice helped save the world—America will forever owe them a debt of gratitude.

We will never forget their sacrifice.

Eighty-two years ago, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy into the hell of war — answering the call of duty in defense of freedom. Today, we honor their courage, remember their sacrifice, and remain forever grateful for the liberty they secured for generations to come.

Eighty-two years ago today, freedom stood on the edge of extinction, and Allied forces stormed into hell to help save the world. We will never forget the courage, the sacrifice, and the blood spilled on that fateful day.