RIP, Lindsey Graham. An unapologetic champion for our Military, our Veterans, and our Country. A Patriot to his core. He led from the front, in uniform and in the Senate. Honored to have known him for two decades. Job well done Colonel, we have the watch from here.

#SOUTHCOM# surging forces to support Venezuela earthquake relief: U.S. military service members of Joint Task Force-Bravo load equipment into a CH-47 Chinook at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, June 25, 2026, in preparation to support earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela. SOUTHCOM is surging available assigned U.S. military forces in our region to support Department of State-led U.S. government relief operations in Venezuela, following the devastating earthquakes that struck the nation June 24, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Ethan Sherwood) @DeptofWar @SecWar @JTF_Bravo @WHAAsstSecty @usembassyve @USAenEspanol

Venezuela earthquake relief: U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Kevin J. Jarrard is en route to Caracas, Venezuela, to oversee Department of War support to Venezuela earthquake relief efforts. #SOUTHCOM# is supporting Department of State-led U.S. government relief operations in Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that struck the nation June 24, 2026. @DeptofWar @StateDept @usembassyve @SecWar @WHAAsstSecty

RELEASE: SOUTHCOM Surging Forces to Support Venezuela Earthquake Relief Efforts U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) is surging available assigned U.S. military forces in our region to support Department of State-led U.S. government relief operations in Venezuela, following the devastating earthquakes that struck the nation June 24, 2026. The interim Venezuelan authorities formally requested U.S. assistance in the aftermath. #SOUTHCOM# Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan has directed significant forces to the effort, including the amphibious transport ship USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) and the littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15). C-17 Globemaster and C-130 Hercules transport aircraft will also support, along with reconnaissance platforms and rotary-wing aircraft. These forces will provide specialized mobility services and support to U.S. government personnel, search and rescue teams, and U.S. interagency partners as they assess damage, locate the injured, and deliver critical, life-saving assistance. SOUTHCOM will continue to work closely with interim Venezuelan authorities to plan, coordinate, and direct the U.S. military's unparalleled logistical and operational capabilities in support of rapid relief operations across the affected areas. @DeptofWar @SecWar @jtf_bravo @WHAAsstSecty @usembassyve @USAenEspanol @StateDept Online release:

Today, the U.S. Army released implementation guidance for the Army Chaplains Corps uniform and maternity tunic emphasizing their role as religious leaders and pastoral care providers across the force. "A chaplain is first and foremost a chaplain, and an officer second. This change is a visual representation of that fact." — @SecWar Pete Hegseth

The United States stands with the people of Venezuela after yesterday’s devastating earthquakes. At President Trump’s direction, I immediately mobilized the War Department to work alongside the @StateDept to support the Venezuelan people. Our mission is clear: save lives and rapidly deliver critical aid where it is most needed. The United States is committed to our hemisphere. When the lives of our friends are on the line, America moves.

STATEMENT ON U.S. MILITARY SUPPORT TO VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKE RELIEF: As directed by the Department of War, U.S. Southern Command is currently working with the Department of State to support U.S. government relief operations in Venezuela in response to yesterday's devastating earthquakes. Our joint forces are moving quickly to bring the unmatched airlift, logistics, and lifesaving capabilities of the U.S. military to help save lives and support the Government of Venezuela during this crisis. The command has established an operational planning team that includes experienced subject matter experts from the Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, who are advising staff and leadership responsible for disaster relief planning and mission-related decisions. The command has also initiated close coordination with other partners and allies in the region who have pledged to join the international assistance underway to aid the people of Venezuela in their time of need. @DeptofWar @StateDept @SecWar @WHAAsstSecty @usembassyve @USAenEspanol #SOUTHCOM#

The Department of War stands ready to support the Government of Venezuela and the U.S. Department of State as it leads the U.S. Government's response to yesterday's devastating earthquakes. Our forces are prepared to move quickly, bringing the unmatched airlift, logistics, and operational capabilities of the U.S. military to help save lives and support the Government of Venezuela during this crisis.

STATEMENT: The War Department’s portion of the supplemental funding request is $67B, and we look forward to working with Congress to get this passed on behalf of the Warfighter and ensure we remain ready to respond to contingencies TODAY. The $350B in Reconciliation 3.0 is a GENERATIONAL investment in our military, without which we cannot build Golden Dome, reshore critical minerals supply chains, scale munitions production, and make critical Quality of Life investments for our amazing service members. This guarantees our military dominance for decades to come, creates thousands of well-paying jobs in America, and ensures both PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH and PROSPERITY THROUGH STRENGTH. As Secretary Hegseth wrote this week, “the economic consequences of having the world’s strongest military safeguard economic stability, predictability and American advantage are almost endless.” The fate of our future military dominance hangs in the balance. We must pass Reconciliation 3.0. This isn’t optional—it’s essential to modernize our forces, support our troops, crush our adversaries, and restore the warrior ethos President Trump demands. No more delays, no more excuses. Let’s get it done for the greatest military in the history of the world.

We are developing laser weapon systems in support of Golden Dome for America, ready to defend U.S. and allied forces. Combined with our platform integration expertise, these systems are designed to defeat a growing range of threats to military forces and infrastructure.

Today, the first milestone test of Golden Dome for America (GDA) was a full mission success — and I was honored to witness it firsthand. Cutting edge directed energy was harnessed and the Dynamic Defense Autonomous Defeat (DDAD) system flawlessly and autonomously cued, targeted, and eliminated a multitude of incoming threats. This test was executed on schedule — and dynamically defeated every threat. I watched our elite warfighters integrate with next-generation technology to stop incoming drones and cruise missiles dead in their tracks. Traditional Primes and emerging Primes are competing, collaborating, and winning—delivering on President Trump’s priority. This historic milestone was only made possible by the One Big Beautiful Bill—giving us the funding to deliver on the ultimate shield to protect America. President Trump is making President Reagan’s Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) vision a reality. With Golden Dome, the War Department will defend our homeland more powerfully than ever before. Golden Dome is real, powerful, and on track.