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.
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.
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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.
Get ready, America — we're putting our love of country on full display.
Salute to America on July 4th in Washington, DC will mark 250 years of grit and glory with inspiring music and a record-breaking fireworks show.
This is Freedom 250. May God bless our great republic. 🇺🇸🦅
Follow @freedom250 and get your FREE tickets: https://t.co/mUWGi4wDnW
Project Patriot Pipeline keeps our warriors in the fight! 🇺🇸 This @SecWar initiative helps to connect transitioning Service members with high-impact careers in the Defense Industrial Base.
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America kicks off the most patriotic celebration yet. Join us for the opening ceremony of the Great American State Fair as we honor 250 years of American greatness. 🦅
See you there ➡️ https://t.co/5m5TwwkFTx
One year ago—American warfighters executed one of the most complex and daring military operations in modern history.
Operation Midnight Hammer was HISTORIC.
.@SECWAR just spoke to sailors aboard the USS Carl Vinson:
“GOD BLESS YOU. YOU GUYS HAVE DONE AN INCREDIBLE JOB SHOWCASING WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE REPRESENT.”
We are all seeking hope and purpose.
Those who seek it humbly in God through Jesus know peace that passes all understanding - just as I did after being blown up in combat.
Love seeing such strong role models for our youth as this @USMNT living out their faith boldly. 🙏🏼🕊️
Every message sent, every system connected, every mission executed depends on reliable networks.
@USNavy Information Systems Technicians keep the fleet connected, secure, and ready to fight. When communications matter most, ITs make sure the mission never misses a beat.
The bravest and greatest heroes to ever walk the Earth. 🇺🇸
Through extraordinary courage, they have received the Congressional Medal of Honor, the highest military distinction awarded by the United States of America.
.@SECWAR "In those terrible, magnificent moments that we recall here today, the fellow warriors of then-Lieutenant Capers and then-Captain Ripley bore witness to a truth that no totalitarian ideology can ever suppress:
THE FREE MAN IS MADE IN THE IMAGE OF GOD... AND HIS HIGHEST DESTINY IS LOVE, EXPRESSED THROUGH SACRIFICE FOR HIS FELLOW MAN."