Secretary of War Pete Hegseth

United States Secretary of War

[U.S. Indo-Pacific Command @INDOPACOM]

Overnight, U.S. forces carried out a maritime interdiction and right-of-visit boarding of the sanctioned stateless vessel MT DAVINA located in the Indian Ocean within the INDOPACOM area of responsibility.

We will continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks and interdict vessels providing material support to Iran, wherever they operate.

International waters cannot be used as a shield by sanctioned actors. The Department of War will continue to deny illicit act ors and their vessels freedom of maneuver in the maritime domain.

[Secretary of War Pete Hegseth @SecWar]

President Trump’s historic 1.5 trillion dollar investment will safeguard taxpayer dollars, supercharge our ECONOMY and reignite American manufacturing — putting AMERICA, and AMERICAN WORKERS, FIRST.

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The Department of War and the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C) reject all attempts to overthrow the legitimate government of President @Rodrigo_PazP in Bolivia.

The United States is watching. Bolivia must not allow itself to fall prey to the old status quo of narco-terrorist dominance in the region.

We will continue to support our A3C partners like Bolivia to ensure that narco-terrorists are deterred from profiting on death and destruction in our hemisphere.

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America’s warriors are the greatest asset we have—that’s why we are establishing the Project Patriot Pipeline.

This initiative creates new strategic partnerships focused on the skilled trades and bringing America’s best to our Defense Industrial Base.

VISIT: https://t.co/ObXj3tVkuh

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Over the past few days at the Shangri-La Dialogue, we reaffirmed America’s interests on the world stage.

We reminded the world that, under President Trump’s leadership, we have restored a proactive and realistic approach to our national defense.

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Good to see DPM @RichardMarlesMP and Secretary @JohnHealey_MP for the AUKUS Defense Ministers’ Meeting.

At President Trump’s direction, we are moving “full steam ahead.”

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Pleased to have met with Japan’s Defense Minister Koizumi and Republic of Korea’s Defense Minister Ahn.

We are deepening our defense cooperation to ensure our combined forces remain lethal, ready, and capable of deterring aggression in the region.

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Today, I addressed the delegates of the Shangri-La Dialogue.

I outlined America’s return to realism in the most consequential region in the world: the Pacific.

We are moving away from a model of dependency and toward one of true partnership, to preserve a favorable balance of power that benefits us all.

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Great meeting with New Zealand’s new Minister of Defence, Chris Penk, at the Shangri-La Dialogue. 

Look forward to seeing New Zealand make progress on contributing to our collective defense.

[Secretary of War Pete Hegseth @SecWar]

Great to stand with Australian Deputy Prime Minister Marles and Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi.

The United States, Australia, and Japan are united in our commitment to peace through strength.

[Secretary of War Pete Hegseth @SecWar]

Honored to meet Secretary Teodoro for the fifth time as we bolster defense cooperation along the First Island Chain—backed by our most advanced-ever BALIKATAN exercise and a Coast Guard cutter transfer.

We continue to put Peace through Strength into action.

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No better way to start the day than morning PT with America’s Sailors and Marines.

These warriors are the true backbone of America.

[Secretary of War Pete Hegseth @SecWar]

Good to see Minister Khaled today to reaffirm our commitment to expand interoperability.

I look forward to welcoming him to the Pentagon later this year.

[Secretary of War Pete Hegseth @SecWar]

Great first meeting with Thai Minister of Defence Adul.

We are locking in a new Joint Vision Statement by year’s end and exploring U.S.-Thai defense industrial cooperation.

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It was a pleasure to meet with President To Lam and Minister Giang of Vietnam and reinforce our commitment to deepen defense cooperation.

A strong Vietnam makes the region more secure.

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It was an honor to meet with @LawrenceWongST and @mindefsg today.

I am proud to reaffirm our shared commitment to maintaining deterrence in the Indo-Pacific.

[Secretary of War Pete Hegseth @SecWar]

Thanks to President Trump’s historic $1.5 TRILLION military investment, our troops will receive the LARGEST pay raise in modern history.

We are also making a GENERATIONAL investment in barracks, military infrastructure, and troop support systems.

America First = Troops First

[Pete Hegseth @PeteHegseth]

Two simple Truths:

Jesus Christ died for our sins.

America’s fallen died for our freedom.

May we live worthy.

[Secretary of War Pete Hegseth @SecWar]

We will never forget our fallen.
We will strive to live worthy of their sacrifice.

May our Father in Heaven bless our fallen warriors on their eternal watch.