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- Hegseth Promotes Regional Border Security, Signs Joint Security Declaration at Inaugural Counter Cartel ConferenceSecretary of War Pete Hegseth underscored the importance of strong, regional border security during the inaugural Americas Counter Cartel Conference at U.S. Southern Command headquarters in Doral, Fla.
- Vice Chiefs Testify on Joint Force Readiness, ImprovementsThe vice chiefs of staff for the armed services testified during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington on the current readiness of the joint force. Â
- Air Force, Space Force Ready for All Warfighting ChallengesThe Air Force's lethality depends on the professionalism of airmen and the capability of their equipment, said Air Force Gen. John D. Lamontagne, Air Force vice chief of staff, who testified at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on joint force readiness in Washington.
- Marine Corps Improving Amphibious Warfare Ship Availability, Says Defense LeaderMarine Corps Gen. Bradford J. Gering, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, testified on joint force readiness at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington.
- Hegseth Promotes Regional Border Security at Inaugural Counter Cartel ConferenceSecretary of War Pete Hegseth underscored the importance of strong, regional border security during the inaugural Americas Counter Cartel Conference at U.S. Southern Command headquarters in Doral, Fla.
- Army Vice Chief Says Department Ready to Meet Threats WorldwideEvery decision begins and ends with ensuring soldiers are ready to fight and win when called upon, said Army Gen. Christopher C. LaNeve, Army vice chief of staff, who, along with other service leaders, testified at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on joint force readiness.
- While Improving Quality of Life, Navy Remains Ready to FightThe Navy is participating in exercises and operations worldwide, said Navy Adm. James W. Kilby, vice chief of naval operations, who, along with other service leaders, testified at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington on joint force readiness.Â
U.S. Central Command
- Secretary of War to Visit CENTCOM Headquarters Wed March 4, 2026 9:29 pm
- Three U.S. F-15s Involved in Friendly Fire Incident in Kuwait; Pilots Safe Mon March 2, 2026 10:58 am
- U.S. Forces Launch Operation Epic Fury Sat February 28, 2026 6:49 pm
- U.S. Forces Continue Strikes on ISIS Targets in Syria Sat February 14, 2026 11:57 am
- U.S. Forces Complete Mission in Syria to Transfer ISIS Detainees to Iraq Fri February 13, 2026 12:30 pm
- U.S. Forces Depart Base in Syria during Orderly Transition Thu February 12, 2026 2:56 pm
- CENTCOM Commander Visits Aircraft Carrier in Arabian Sea Sat February 7, 2026 6:13 pm
- U.S. Forces Strike ISIS Targets in Syria as Partners Sustain Pressure Wed February 4, 2026 5:00 pm