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DOD Support to the Southern Border in Photos, April 10, 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.

Socom: Changing Operational Demands Requires Acquisition Changes

Army Gen. Bryan P. Fenton, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, testified before the House Armed Services Committee’s intelligence and special operations subcommittee on the importance of acquisition.

Hegseth Says U.S. Partnering With Panama to Secure Canal, Deter China

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced an expanded partnership between the U.S. and Panama to secure the Panama Canal in order to counter “China’s maligned influence” in the region.

China’s Military Buildup Threatens Indo-Pacific Region Security

China is undertaking an unprecedented military buildup, developing a large and advanced arsenal of nuclear, conventional, cyber and space capabilities, John Noh, performing the duties of assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs, said.

DOD Welcomes Back Service Members Impacted by COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

The Defense Department is taking significant steps to reinstate service members who were discharged due to the now-rescinded COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

Supply Chain, Workforce, Advanced Manufacturing Will Help Navy Get Ships Faster

The Navy wants to be able to build one Columbia-class and two Virginia-class submarines a year and eventually expand that; it is also working on getting more Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers into the fleet.

Senior Enlisted Leaders Say Lethality Tied to Service Members’ Quality of Life

The Defense Department’s ability to be a lethal fighting force can be linked to the quality of life for America’s warfighters and their families.

DOD Leaders Highlight Need for Increased NATO Defense Spending

To ensure an effective alliance, NATO needs to generate and field forces necessary to provide credible deterrence, increase military spending and take the lead in supporting Ukraine’s defense requirements, Katherine Thompson said.