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DOD Support to the Southern Border in Photos, Feb. 13, 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.

DOD Prepares Invitation to Bring Back Troops Separated for Refusing COVID Vaccine

The Defense Department plans to invite service members who were involuntarily separated from service for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine back into uniform at the same rank they held when they separated.

Hegseth Lauds U.S.-Poland Alliance, Reemphasizes Call for NATO Countries to Increase Defense Spending

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised the U.S. alliance with Poland during a joint press conference with that country’s defense minister in Warsaw.

Hegseth Tells NATO Hard Power Provides Deterrence, Defense

Following a meeting of NATO defense ministers, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that America’s allies must do more to defend Europe.

Top Northcom, NORAD Officer Highlights Trio of Homeland Security Concerns During Senate Testimony

Air Force Gen. Gregory M. Guillot said growing cooperation between the U.S.’s global adversaries, evolving technologies in the hands of competitors and the ongoing threat of non-state actors continuing to target the homeland all present real-world challenges.

Hegseth Calls on NATO Allies to Lead Europe’s Security, Rules Out Support for Ukraine Membership

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, while delivering remarks at the 26th iteration of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Brussels, called on NATO allied countries to increase their defense spending and take the lead in providing for Ukraine and Europe’s security.

Defense Secretary Renames Fort Liberty as Fort Bragg, Honoring WWII Soldier

The new name honors Army Pfc. Roland L. Bragg, who served during World War II with the 513th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 17th Airborne Division, XVIII Airborne Corps.

Defense Secretary Discusses Force Posturing in Africa, Europe

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke about DOD’s force posturing priorities on the European and African continents while meeting with members of the media during a visit to U.S. Africa Command in Stuttgart, Germany.