JUNE 26, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently signed a memorandum that provides additional assistance to the Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection divisions through enhancements to the Defense Department's own SkillBridge program. SkillBridge gives retiring and separating service members the ability … [Read more...]
Navy Gets New Ship: USNS Point Loma
JUNE 26, 2025 – The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of USNS Point Loma (EPF 15), the second of the Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) Flight II configuration, from Austal USA, June 24. The delivery of EPF 15 signifies the official transfer of the ship from the shipbuilder to the Navy. This delivery will enhance the Navy’s ability to transport troops, cargo, heavy … [Read more...]
DoD Promotes Bolstering Cyber Workforce
JUNE 26, 2025 - During a cybersecurity workforce showcase in Washington yesterday, a senior-level Defense Department official spoke to members of Congress and representatives from the academic and cyber communities about the need to increase the department's cybersecurity workforce. Mark Gorak, director of DOD's Cyber Academic Engagement Office, said there is currently a … [Read more...]
National Defense Area Established Along Southern Border
JUNE 26, 2025 - The Secretary of Defense directed the establishment of a new National Defense Area along the U.S. southern border through the execution of the mission in Presidential Executive Order 14167. NDAs are designed to support the Department of Defense’s ongoing mission to secure the southern border in coordination with interagency and partner stakeholders. Following … [Read more...]
NATO Leaders Pledge to Increase Defense Spending
JUNE 26, 2025 - During a press briefing on the last day of the NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands, President Donald J. Trump emphasized the need for all member states to share the financial burden of European defense spending. Alliance members, he said, agreed to increase their annual defense spending, ultimately up to 5% of their gross domestic product. "It's vital … [Read more...]