NEWS - Tag secretary of war

March 20, 2026
DAF completes records review for COVID-related separations

The DAF recently conducted a proactive review and upgrade of personnel records, identifying 377 who were involuntarily discharged solely for declining the COVID-19 vaccination, ensuring individuals who met the eligibility requirements receive the full amount of post-service benefits.
March 4, 2026
Hegseth says 'Epic Fury' goals in Iran are 'laser-focused'

Since early morning Feb. 28, American forces in the U.S. Central Command area of operations have been involved in an intense bombing campaign against Iran that has already resulted in the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.As part of Operation Epic Fury, which started at 1:15
Feb. 10, 2026
DOW Restructures Foreign Military Sales, Prioritizes Speed, Efficiency

The War Department has moved two agencies critical to getting American-made combat gear into the hands of allied and partner nations under the department's Office of Acquisition and Sustainment.
Jan. 20, 2026
$1,776 'Warrior Dividend' tax-free, IRS confirms

The Internal Revenue Service confirmed that the $1,776 "Warrior Dividend" more than 1.5 million service members received last year, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, would be tax-free.
Jan. 8, 2026
DAF puts acquisition on wartime footing, implementing SECWAR's 'Warfighting Acquisition System'

In direct support of the Secretary of War’s mandate to overhaul the defense acquisition system, the Department of the Air Force is aggressively implementing the new Warfighting Acquisition System.

DAF completes records review for COVID-related separations

Hegseth says 'Epic Fury' goals in Iran are 'laser-focused'

DOW Restructures Foreign Military Sales, Prioritizes Speed, Efficiency

$1,776 'Warrior Dividend' tax-free, IRS confirms

DAF puts acquisition on wartime footing, implementing SECWAR's 'Warfighting Acquisition System'