Secretary of War Pete Hegseth
@SecWar
United States Secretary of War
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Today, I am announcing the Joint Warfighter Evaluation.
As our Nation marks five years since the attack at Abbey Gate, we honor the memory of the thirteen service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Their memory will forever live in the heart of a grateful nation.
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An update from Sean Parnell, Chairman of the Afghanistan Withdrawal Special Review Panel, on the Fifth Anniversary of the Abbey Gate bombing
President Trump is ending America’s dependence on foreign supply chains and our adversaries.
That’s why the @DeptofWar, alongside our partners at @SBAgov, is reestablishing the Smaller War Plants Commission.
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To rebuild the Arsenal of Freedom—we must move faster.
The patriots of Oshkosh Defense have accepted that challenge.
We gathered at the Pentagon for our monthly prayer service.
“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” — James 4:8
How we take care of 5,000 Sailors. 🇺🇸
@USNavy Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Victoria Marc explains how the supply department provides food services to the crew out at sea aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).
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Reality check — aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln — from @CENTCOM Commander, Admiral Brad Cooper.
Hearing from the troops on the frontlines in @CENTCOM — air, land, and sea (including the USS Abraham Lincoln).
Incredible Americans on a historic mission.
Yesterday evening, I had dinner with the very best of our country.
These patriots have secured our hemisphere and are working alongside our partners to keep the pressure on.
America is safer because of their courage, commitment, and strength.
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The Americas Counter Cartel Coalition has put narco-terrorists and drug traffickers ON NOTICE.
Alongside our strong partners, we have made a commitment to do bad things to bad people.
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Honored to join our partner nations at PANAMAX 2026 today.
The defense of the Western Hemisphere and the Panama Canal is non-negotiable. Proud to see our forces building unmatched readiness and strengthening vital alliances in the region.
Together, we are fulfilling President Trump’s vision of Peace through Strength.
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There’s no better way to start the day than PT with America’s finest WARRIORS.
Out with our warriors at the Jungle Operations Training Center in Panama.
No environment is too harsh, no terrain too tough. Incredibly proud of these lethal joint and partner forces.
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Thanks to Jamaica DPM Horace Chang (@mnsgovjm) for reiterating Jamaica’s continued support for U.S. military operations and for doing more to counter drug trafficking.
Jamaica is an important A3C partner and leading security in the Caribbean.
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The Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C) is turning commitment into action.
Together, we are strengthening the coalition of sovereign partners committed to defeating narco-terrorist networks, defending our shared neighborhood, and securing the Western Hemisphere.
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Colombia is officially joining the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C).
I met with Minister of Defense Mora (@mindefensa) in Panama City today as we launched a new chapter in U.S.-Colombia defense cooperation.
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America is strongest when we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with trusted partners.
Great meeting with @USAmbassadorPAN Kevin Cabrera today in Panama. Together, we’re strengthening the partnerships that keep our shared neighborhood secure and the Western Hemisphere strong.
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