May 26, 2025 Trump, Vance, Hegseth, Caine Honor Fallen, Gold Star Families The republic stands only because of those who did what had to be done when duty called, President Donald J. Trump said as he honored fallen service members at Arlington National Cemetery, Va.
May 22, 2025 Hegseth Directs Changes to Address Shortfalls in Household Movement System Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed the U.S. Transportation Command to change how the Global Household Goods contract is implemented in an effort to better serve military families.
May 16, 2025 DOD Issues Implementation Guidance on Separation of Service Members With Gender Dysphoria DOD issued military leaders across the force guidance on how to proceed with separating, voluntarily or involuntarily, service members with a diagnosis or history of, or exhibiting symptoms consistent with, gender dysphoria.
April 28, 2025 Defense Secretary Orders Review of Medical Standards for Military Enlistment Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum directing a comprehensive review of medical conditions that disqualify individuals from joining the military.
April 10, 2025 Hegseth Announces Additional $5.1 Billion in DOD Spending Cuts Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum announcing the cutting of $5.1 billion in wasteful Defense Department contracts.