Day: March 7, 2025

Analyzing the present, to prepare for the future.

DOD Support to the Southern Border in Photos, March 6, 2025

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance traveled to Eagle Pass, Texas, to discuss the border crisis. 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.

Hegseth, U.K. Counterpart Discuss Working Toward Peace in Ukraine

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted British Defense Secretary John Healey for a bilateral engagement at the Pentagon, where they discussed the increased role that Britain and other NATO countries are taking toward securing peace in Ukraine.

Transcom Asks Lawmakers for More Used Vessels

Air Force Gen. Randall Reed, U.S. Transportation Command commander, told the Senate Armed Services Committee that Transcom wants to buy up to 10 additional shipping vessels to bolster America’s Ready Reserve Force fleet.

Combatant Commanders See Collaboration as Successful Battlefield Strategy

Collaboration in planning among the combatant commands produces better outcomes on challenging problems than if done independently, Air Force Gen. Timothy Haugh said.