6 days ago · The Honorable Pete Hegseth is the 29th Secretary of Defense, sworn in on Jan. 25, 2025.Hegseth was commissioned as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army National Guard after …

The Department of Defense is America's largest government agency. Our mission is to provide the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security.

3 days ago · The Defense Department will support the defense of the territorial integrity of the United States of America's southern border, including reservists, National Guardsmen and …

The Pentagon is the headquarters building of the United States Department of Defense, in Arlington County, Virginia, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. The building was …

3 days ago · This is — the Defense Department will support the defense of the territorial integrity of the United States of America at the southern border to include reservists, National Guard, …

6 days ago · Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was sworn into his new role leading America's 3.5 million service members and civilians by Vice President JD Vance.

6 days ago · Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called it "the privilege of a lifetime to lead the warriors of the Department of Defense, under the leadership of our Commander in Chief …

Learn about DOD's rich history and innovations. The Pentagon, with its iconic design, is the headquarters of the Department of Defense. Find out more about DOD's mission and...

5 days ago · News Analysis. Hegseth’s Views May Clash With Reality at the Pentagon. The new defense secretary’s goals run counter to the military’s apolitical tradition and efforts to build a …

Headquartered at the Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C., the Department of Defense's stated mission is "to provide the military forces needed to deter war …