March 17, 2025 Senate confirms new deputy defense secretary Stephen 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 defense secretary's priorities and managing the department's budget.
Jan. 13, 2025 Deputy Defense Secretary outlines plan tied to strategic competition with China Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks spoke about "four lessons" she views as critical for prevailing in the U.S. strategic competition with China.
Nov. 27, 2024 Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks Honors Service Members in Thanksgiving Message Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks delivered a message of gratitude, paying tribute to the sacrifices of U.S. service members, civilian personnel and their families.
Feb. 23, 2024 Hicks Announces Delivery of Initial CJADC2 Capability  The Defense Department has delivered its initial iteration of the Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control, or CJADC2, capability, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks said.