Month: April 2025

Analyzing the present, to prepare for the future.

This Week in DOD: Common Sense Combat Arms Standards, No Halt on Hammering Houthis, Navy’s Midshipmen Impress Heck Out of Former Soldier

The Pentagon announced continued strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, uniform standards for combat roles across military services and advancing deterrence strategy, as part of the Weekly Sitrep video update.

Eucom, Africom Leaders Testify on Lethality, Global Deterrence

Army Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli and Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley detailed how their commands ensure lethality, warfighting readiness, deterrence and peace through strength.

DOD Support to the Southern Border in Photos, April 3, 2025

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.

French Leaders Learn How U.S. Remembers WWII During Pentagon Visit

Seven French civilian leaders visited the Pentagon as part of an educational trip to the United States to learn more about how Americans remember World War II and commemorate veterans who fought in that war.

Hegseth Speaks to Troops, NFL Players About Service and Warrior Ethos

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recognized Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones and Arizona Cardinals tight end Elijah Higgins for visiting troops abroad and carrying on their parents’ legacy of service. 

‘Forge Warriors, Rebuild Strength, Restore Deterrence,’ Hegseth Tells Midshipmen During Academy Visit

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged midshipmen to embrace a renewed warrior ethos and focus on military readiness during his first visit to the U.S. Naval Academy since his confirmation in January.

Nominee for Chairman: Military’s Top Job is Creating Peace Through Strength

Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Caine, nominee for chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the military’s top priority is to create peace through strength and to fight and win the nation’s wars during testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Defense Secretary Directs Services to Match Combat Arms Standards to Mission Requirements

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed military departments to build plans that define and identify the combat arms and noncombat arms occupations within their respective military services.