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This Week: Airstrikes in Yemen, Astronaut Homecoming, Budget Cuts

Precision strikes hammer Houthi threats, sharpening the force by reducing waste and a rescue in space that reflects unwavering commitment — all in this week’s sitrep.

Defense Secretary Hosts Elon Musk at Pentagon

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted a visit to the Pentagon by industrialist, tech billionaire and head of the Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk.

Defense Department Reassesses Archived Content

Defense Department personnel are reviewing archived content to determine if it was mistakenly removed or, in other cases, if it can be edited to make it eligible for reposting.

Trump, Hegseth Announce Air Force’s Next Generation Fighter Platform

President Donald J. Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the Air Force would proceed with the production of the Next Generation Air Dominance fighter jet platform.

DOD Support to the Southern Border in Photos, March 20, 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 to Cut $580 Million in Spending

As part of the Defense Department’s ongoing effort to cut wasteful spending, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo directing the termination of more than $580 million in programs, contracts and grants.

Space Force Delivers Warfighting Effects, Protects Homeland

Since the Space Force stood up five years ago, it has delivered warfighting effects to the point that the U.S. can now contest the space domain, Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. B. Chance Saltzman said.

Hegseth Says Air, Space Forces Key to Deterring, Engaging in Future Conflicts

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth remarked on the value of the Air Force and Space Force in both deterring and engaging in future military conflicts while speaking at the Department of the Air Force Summit at Joint Base Andrews, Md.