WE ARE THE WAR DEPARTMENT.

LIVE: https://x.com/POTUS makes an announcement from the White House. https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1BRKjgDLOVaGw

LIVE: https://x.com/POTUS makes an announcement from the White House. https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1BRKjgDLOVaGw

DEPARTMENT OF WAR

.https://x.com/USCG Spencer intercepted an overloaded vessel carrying 191 Haitians 40 miles off Haiti’s coast. All aboard the vessel were sent back to Haiti with swift, lethal precision, ensuring maritime security and border integrity.

. https://x.com/SecDef has just given the oath of office to OCS Class 501-25.

NEWS: "We don't exist unless we have people like you. You give me hope." https://x.com/SecDef Pete Hegseth told the graduating class of Army Officer Candidate School at https://x.com/fortbenning. Read more 👇 https://www.defense.

. https://x.com/SecDef "To you, members of OCS Class 501-25, today marks the end of a demanding twelve weeks, but it is also the beginning... A new journey, where you will lead the FINEST SOLDIERS in the FINEST ARMY THE WORLD HAS EVER KNOWN."

. https://x.com/SecDef This place (Fort Benning) is legendary. Of the 800,000 officers who served in the Army during World War II, more than HALF were graduates from OCS. They were called the 90-day wonders..."

. https://x.com/SecDef "It is great to be here at Fort Benning... AND IT IS FORT BENNING."

LIVE: https://x.com/SecDef Pete Hegseth speaks to a graduating class of the Army Officer Candidate School during a ceremony at Fort Benning, Ga. https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1gqxvrwMzDzxB

LIVE: https://x.com/SecDef Hegseth joins congressional leaders to honor the 369th Infantry Regiment of the New York National Guard, also known as the Harlem Hellfighters, to recognize their actions during WWI, at a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony in the Capitol. https://x.

https://x.com/search?q=%23ThisDayInHistory in 1783, the Treaty of Paris was signed, ending the Revolutionary War and securing America’s independence. This pivotal moment validated the sacrifices of our first service members, whose resilience forged a nation.

The https://x.com/USNationalGuard's commitment to https://x.com/search?q=%23security and https://x.com/search?q=%23safety. https://x.com/search?q=%23AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere https://x.com/TNMilitaryDept

. https://x.com/SecDef “The President has sent a very clear message to the cartels… We knew who was in that boat, what they were doing, and who they represented, and that was Tren De Aragua.”

NEWS: https://x.com/POTUS announced today that https://x.com/US_SpaceCom headquarters will relocate from Peterson Space Force Base, Colo., to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Ala. Learn more: 👇 https://www.defense.

. https://x.com/SecDef on the relocation of Space Command to Huntsville, Alabama. "We are way ahead in space, but this will ensure that we stay LEAPS and BOUNDS ahead because that is the most important domain. Whoever controls the sky will control the future of warfare."

BREAKING: U.S. Space Command Headquarters will move to Huntsville, Alabama.

The https://x.com/USNationalGuard continues to bolster safety and beautify D.C.💪🇺🇸 https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4291161/guard-provides-security-presence-aids-dc-residents-beautification-clean-up/

Today, we honor the unwavering courage and sacrifice of the service members who secured victory in the Pacific, ending World War II. Their legacy of bravery and resilience lives on.

Another stellar week at DOD! Take a look at some of the best photos from along the way. 📸 https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Photo-Collections/19991/week-in-photos/

This Week in DOD: Honoring Fallen Heroes, https://x.com/USCG's $2.2 Billion Illegal Drug Seizure, New Aircraft Takes Flight, Possible DOD Name Change https://www.defense.

To our Warfighters and the American Taxpayers, this is what we did THIS WEEK:

NEWS: https://x.com/SecDef Pete Hegseth honored the Hendersonville Police Department with the 2025 Employer Support Freedom Award, the nation’s highest recognition for employers supporting Guard & Reserve members. https://www.defense.

Today, I was honored to present the Hendersonville Police Department with the ESGR SECDEF Freedom Award. This is the highest recognition the U.S. Government gives to employers of Guard and Reserve members. Their steadfast support strengthens our force and our nation’s defense.

Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina made landfall, becoming one of the deadliest natural disasters in U.S. history. In its wake, over 50,000 National Guard members responded, rescuing tens of thousands of residents, delivering critical supplies and providing additional support.

From paper routes to lifeguarding—now to leading the nation. This Labor Day, Cabinet Secretaries share their first-job stories! ⬇️🇺🇸 https://x.com/SecretaryLCD, https://x.com/SecVetAffairs, https://x.com/DNIGabbard, https://x.com/epaleezeldin, https://x.com/SecDef, https://x.

Congratulations to U.S. Naval Academy grad and U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Rayuan Lane III. He is now officially on the Jacksonville Jaguars' 53-man roster. We are so proud of you.

NEWS: Officials Aim to Field Critical Technologies Rapidly, at Quantity https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4289741/officials-aim-to-field-critical-technologies-rapidly-at-quantity/

NEWS: https://x.com/SecDef Pete Hegseth has directed the establishment of Joint Interagency Task Force 401 to counter hostile unmanned aerial systems. Learn more 👇 https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4289575/hegseth-calls-for-anti-drone-task-force/

.https://x.com/SecDef thank you for entrusting the https://x.com/USArmy with this critical mission. Strong C-UAS capabilities and collaboration across the U.S. government are vital for homeland defense.

Hostile drones are growing by the day. That’s why I’ve directed https://x.com/SecArmy to establish the Joint Interagency Task Force 401 to secure our skies.

Carjackings, robberies, and violent crime have been SLASHED, thanks to local Law Enforcement and the National Guard. We will continue to make Washington D.C. SAFE AND BEAUTIFUL.

America first. Common sense. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4288992/pentagon-halts-chinese-coders-affecting-dod-cloud-systems/

Earlier this month, I saw the future of unmanned systems during our Top Drone event at T-REX 25-2.

We continue to support efforts to implement https://x.com/POTUS's executive orders on protecting the territorial integrity of the United States. 📷: https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Photo-Collections/19987/dod-support-to-the-southern-border-in-photos-aug-28-2025

For decades, our military defended other nations’ borders while our own was left wide open. NOT ANYMORE. ON DAY ONE, President Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border, and the Department of Defense has RESPONDED…

AIR POWER

Soldiers from the @IL_NatlGuard’s 1970th Quartermaster Company are purifying up to 10,000 gallons of water daily from Indonesia’s Ogan River to support https://x.com/search?q=%23SuperGarudaShield25. Through rain and rough terrain, they secure safe water and increase readiness.

The use of Chinese Nationals to service Department of Defense cloud environments is over.

NEWS: Agency Protects DOD Classified Work From Adversaries https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4288124/agency-protects-dod-classified-work-from-adversaries/

NEWS: https://x.com/USDREMichael Says AI, Other Innovations Will Transform Future Warfighting https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4287970/dod-official-says-ai-other-innovations-will-transform-future-warfighting/

The https://x.com/USCG has seized $2.2 billion in illegal narcotics so far in 2025! Their relentless operations protect U.S. maritime borders, disrupt criminal networks, and keep our waterways safe. Proud to support their mission in safeguarding national security. 🌊⚓

Today, 2,200+ National Guard members continue to support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force, providing critical assistance to federal and District law enforcement partners, ensuring the safety of all who live, work and visit the District. 📸 https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCquUx

Every American deserves to walk the streets of Washington, D.C. without fear. Our capital must be a symbol of pride, not danger. We will restore safety, strength, and beauty to the heart of our nation

NEWS: https://x.com/SecDef Pete Hegseth announced that the DOD special review panel examining the Aug. 26, 2021, Kabul airport attack is expected to present its findings by mid-2026. https://www.defense.

Secretary Hegseth's full statement at President Trump's seventh cabinet meeting:

Under President Trump's leadership, we are RESTORING DETERRENCE...