Secretary of War Pete Hegseth addressed military personnel at U.S. Strategic Command, stressing the role of the facility as the foundation of America’s deterrence capabilities. He outlined three priorities: reestablishing the warrior ethos, rebuilding the military, and reestablishing deterrence. Hegseth highlighted investments in nuclear command and control, the Columbia-class submarine, B-21 Raider, and Sentinel program. He emphasized meritocracy and readiness, stating the command requires “unwavering commitment” to standards. The secretary also discussed the Arsenal of Freedom initiative, aiming to expand defense contracting beyond major firms to boost domestic manufacturing and create jobs. Later, Hegseth praised Oshkosh Corporation workers in Wisconsin for their role in producing military vehicles, noting their contributions saved lives during past conflicts. He pledged to reduce bureaucratic barriers to strengthen the defense industrial base.
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