Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Travels to Belgium

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will participate in the NATO Defense Ministerial in Brussels, Belgium, where he will focus on the urgent need for NATO allies to assume primary responsibility for the conventional defense of the European continent.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Travels to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and Tampa, Florida

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will be traveling to Cuba and Florida to engage with troops at Guantanamo Bay and U.S. Central Command in Tampa.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Travels to France

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is traveling to France to participate in events to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Travels to Singapore

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will attend the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, where he will meet with Singapore's prime minister and defense minister and participate in several meetings with key Indo-Pacific allies and partners.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Travels to West Point, New York

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will be traveling to West Point, N.Y., to deliver the commencement speech at the U.S. Military Academy's Class of 2026 graduation ceremony.

Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Khalid Shaikh Mohammad et al. Pre-Trial Hearing

The Department of War invites media to cover pre-trial proceedings in the case of United States v. Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarek Bin 'Attash, Ali Abdul Aziz Ali, and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi, scheduled for August 24-28, 2026. The defendants are charged in connection with their alleged roles in the September 11, 2001 attacks against the United States.

Military Commissions Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri Pre-Trial Hearing

The War Department invited media to cover pretrial proceedings for Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, the defendant charged in the attack on the USS Cole. 

Military Commissions Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Encep Nurjaman Pre-Trial Hearing

The Department of War invites media to cover pretrial proceedings Aug. 3 -14, 2026, for Encep Nurjaman, who has been charged in connection with his alleged role in the 2002 and 2003 bombings in Indonesia.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Travels to Fort Campbell, Kentucky

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will travel to Fort Campbell, Ky., to preside over a Purple Heart award ceremony and to administer the oath of enlistment to reenlistees.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Travels to Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will travel to Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Va., to welcome home nearly 4,500 sailors of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, following an 11-month deployment.

Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Khalid Shaikh Mohammad et al. Pre-Trial Hearing

The War Department invites media to cover pretrial proceedings in the case of United States v. Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarek Bin 'Attash, Ali Abdul Aziz Ali, and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi.

On-Camera Press Briefing on the Department's FY27 Budget Request

Department of War leaders will conduct an on-camera news briefing to discuss the fiscal 2027 budget request.

Statement from Chairman of the Afghanistan Withdrawal Special Review Panel Sean Parnell

The Afghanistan Withdrawal Special Review Panel has completed the substantive phase of its interviews with senior military and civilian leaders.

Secretary Hegseth to Host Honor Cordon and Meeting with Indonesian Minister of Defense, April 13

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will host an enhanced honor cordon and meeting welcoming Minister of Defense for Indonesia Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin to the Pentagon.

Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Khalid Shaikh Mohammad et al. Pre-Trial Hearing

The War Department invites media to cover pretrial proceedings in the case of United States v. Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarek Bin 'Attash, Ali Abdul Aziz Ali, and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi.

Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby Travels to India

Undersecretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby is traveling to India to engage with senior officials in New Delhi to help advance the critical India-U.S. relationship.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Travels to Memphis, Tennessee

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will meet with personnel assigned to the Tennessee Air National Guard's 164th Airlift Wing during a trip to Memphis, Tennessee.

Military Commissions Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri Trial

The War Department invited media to cover the military commission trial of Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, the defendant charged in the attack on the USS Cole. The trial is scheduled to begin June 1.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Hosts Americas Counter Cartel Conference

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will travel to Doral, Fla., to host the inaugural Americas Counter Cartel Conference at the U.S. Southern Command Headquarters.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Travels to Arkansas for 'Arsenal of Freedom' Tour

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will depart for Camden, Ark., to visit General Dynamics and L3 Harris. The secretary will also administer the oath of enlistment to new recruits.

Military Commissions Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri Pre-Trial Hearing

The War Department invites media to cover pretrial proceedings May 18 - 22, 2026 for Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, the defendant charged in the attack on the USS Cole.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Travels to Denver, CO

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will travel to Denver to visit True Anomaly and Sierra Space as he continues the nationwide Arsenal of Freedom tour.

Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Khalid Shaikh Mohammad et al. Pre-Trial Hearing

The War Department invites media to cover pretrial proceedings in the case of United States v. Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarek Bin 'Attash, Ali Abdul Aziz Ali, and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi, scheduled for May 4 - 29, 2026.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Travels to Nashville, TN and Fort Campbell, KY

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will travel to Nashville, Tennessee to deliver remarks as the headline speaker at the National Religious Broadcasters Freedom 250 Celebration.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Travels to Missouri for Arsenal of Freedom Tour

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will depart tomorrow for St. Louis, Missouri, to visit Boeing and administer the oath of enlistment to new recruits at the Naval Reserve Officer Recruiting Station.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Travels to Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth plans to travel to Fort Bragg, N.C., where he will meet with senior leaders and engage with troops.

Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby Travels to Belgium and Germany

Undersecretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby arrived in Europe for NATO's Defense Ministerial and the Munich Security Conference.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Travels to Rhode Island and Maine for Arsenal of Freedom Tour

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will depart for Quonset Point, Rhode Island and Bath, Maine, to visit General Dynamics, Anduril, and Bath Iron Works.

Military Commissions Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Encep Nurjaman Pre-Trial Hearing

The War Department invites media to cover pretrial proceedings for Encep Nurjaman, who has been charged in connection with his alleged role in the 2002 and 2003 bombings in Indonesia.

Military Commissions Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri Pre-Trial Hearing

The War Department invites media to cover pretrial proceedings for Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, the defendant charged in the attack on the USS Cole.

Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby to Travel to South Korea and Japan

The undersecretary will engage with senior defense and government officials in Seoul, South Korea, and Tokyo and advance the president's peace through strength agenda.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to Travel to Camden, Arkansas

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will depart for Camden, Ark., to visit defense industry leaders. The secretary will also administer the oath of enlistment to new recruits at a local recruiting station.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to Host Japanese Defense Minister Shinjirō Koizumi

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will welcome the Japanese Defense Minister, Shinjirō Koizumi, to the Pentagon in an enhanced honor cordon ceremony.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi to Conduct Physical Training with The Old Guard at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall

Members of the press are invited to attend physical training with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjirō Koizumi and soldiers assigned to the Army's 3rd Infantry Regiment, "The Old Guard," at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Livestreams Event in Brownsville, Texas

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke to defense industry leaders at a SpaceX facility in Brownsville, Texas, as part of the secretary's ongoing "Arsenal of Freedom" tour.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Livestreams Event in Irving, Texas

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will speak to recruits and deliver the oath of enlistment at Navy Talent Acquisition Group Red River in Irving, Texas.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Livestreams Event in Fort Worth, Texas

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will speak to defense industry leaders at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to Travel to Brownsville and Fort Worth, Texas

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will travel to Brownsville and Fort Worth, Texas, to visit SpaceX and Lockheed Martin.

Media Advisory: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Livestreams Event in Los Angeles, California – January 9, 2026

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will speak to defense industry leaders at Rocket Lab in Los Angeles as part of the "Arsenal of Freedom" tour.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Livestreams Event in Los Angeles, California

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will deliver remarks and preside over the oath of enlistment for recruits at the Los Angeles Military Entrance Processing Station in California.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to Travel to Los Angeles, California

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will depart for Los Angeles to visit defense industry leaders.

Pentagon Press Operations (PPO) Operational Schedule for Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 - Sunday, January 4th, 2026

The office of Pentagon Press Operations will be physically closed on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.

Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Khalid Shaikh Mohammad et al. Pre-Trial Hearing

The Department of War invites media to cover pretrial proceedings in the case of United States v. Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarek Bin 'Attash, Ali Abdul Aziz Ali, and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to Travel to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will depart for Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Ala., to visit the newly relocated U.S. Space Command Headquarters and attend a designation ceremony there.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to Host Australian and United Kingdom Defense Ministers for AUKUS Ministerial

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will welcome Australian and United Kingdom defense ministers to the Pentagon for the annual AUKUS Defense Ministers' Ministerial.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Travel to Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, California

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will travel to Simi Valley, Calif., to give the keynote address at the Reagan National Defense Forum.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Livestreams Event in Los Angeles, California

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will deliver remarks and preside over the oath of enlistment for recruits at the Los Angeles Military Entrance Processing Station in California.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to Travel to Los Angeles, California

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will depart for Los Angeles to visit defense industry leaders.

Pentagon Press Operations (PPO) Operational Schedule for Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 - Sunday, January 4th, 2026

The office of Pentagon Press Operations will be physically closed on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.