Month: February 2025

Analyzing the present, to prepare for the future.

DOD Support to the Southern Border in Photos, Feb. 27, 2025

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth traveled to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to see operations firsthand and interact with service members. At the southern border, U.S. service members continue to support efforts carrying out President Donald J. Trump’s executive orders on protecting the territorial integrity of the United States.

DOD Offers Health Care Flexible Spending Account to Service Members

Service members can sign up for the new Health Care Flexible Spending Account and put as much as $3,300 in pretax earnings into an account each year, which can be spent on qualifying health care expenses.

‘Zero Trust’ Architecture Could Prevent Adversary Data Theft, Protect Warfighters

The Defense Department’s Zero Trust architecture, expected to reach target level implementation in fiscal year 2027, will protect military networks from adversaries.

Hegseth Visits Guantanamo Bay, Engages With Troops

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth traveled to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where he took time to speak to service members who are currently supporting the illegal alien holding operations being led by the Department of Homeland Security.

Trump Nominates Dan ‘Razin’ Caine to be Joint Chiefs Chairman

President Donald J. Trump has nominated Dan “Razin” Caine to be chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the nation’s highest-ranking military officer and the principal military advisor to the president, defense secretary and National Security Council.

Deputy Defense Secretary Nominee Talks DOD Audit, Strengthening Industrial Base

Stephen A. Feinberg testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee after he was nominated by President Donald J. Trump to the position of deputy defense secretary.

Socom Works to Deter Conflict, Win if Deterrence Fails

Army Command Sgt. Maj. Shane Shorter, senior enlisted leader of Special Operations Command, reflected on deterrence during a panel discussion at the National Defense Industrial Association’s 35th annual Special Operations Symposium in Washington.

Hegseth Welcomes Saudi Defense Minister to Pentagon, Underscores Partnership

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth highlighted the importance of the partnership between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia while hosting that country’s defense minister during a bilateral engagement at the Pentagon.