DOD says it’s found $80 million in waste to trim from Pentagon budget

Pentagon officials and members of Elon Musk's Doge team have identified roughly $80 million in fat that can be trimmed on the Pentagon, the agency announced Monday. Hodge Podge of numerous programs and costs, including diversity equity and inclusion initiatives in the chopping block, rattles off by Chief Dodd spokesman Shawn Parnell In a social […]
Pete Hegseth Directs DOD Civilian Employees to Respond to ‘5 Things’ Email

In a video statement released Sunday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegses made sure that Department of Defense (DOD) civilian employees respond to emails from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), requesting that they list five achievements since last week. He said the response informs efforts to streamline the private workforce. Earlier this month, he announcement DOD […]
Hegseth tells DOD civilian workforce to comply with DOGE productivity email

Defense Secretary Pete Hegses has led the Department of Defense (DOD) civilian workforce, listing five things he accomplished after complying with Elon Musk's Government Efficiency (DOGE) Productivity Email and telling him not to respond first. On Sunday, Hegseth released a video message describing Shift. “Our civilian patriots who are dedicated to protecting this country that […]
Hegseth calls for DOD civilian employees to comply with OPM email directive

Defense Secretary Pete Hegses said on Sunday that he had directed private employees in all departments to respond to emails from the Department of Personnel Management (OPM). “I am currently instructing each member of the sector's private workforce (just a civilian) to provide five bullets on what I accomplished in a particular job last week,” […]
DOD sends over 1,000 additional troops to help secure southern border

The Department of Defense (DOD) is sending 1,140 additional US troops to the US southern border to strengthen U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) efforts to control the influx of illegal immigrants. “DOD continues to work with the Department of Homeland Security to fill key capabilities gaps at the tropical borders in accordance with President […]
DOD Chief Pete Hegseth Does Not Rule Out Strikes on Fentanyl Labs in Mexico

Defense Secretary Pete Hegses has not ruled out military strikes at Mexico's Fentanyl Institute, he said in a recent interview with Fox News' Laura Ingraham. “Everything is on the table. The commander will ultimately make those decisions, along with my consultations and discussions with the Chairman and others. But there is nothing from the table. […]
‘No time to waste’: Navy’s ousted top officer speaks to staff after DOD leadership shakeup

After the Trump administration expelled her and other top leaders on Friday, former chief Lisa Francetti spoke to staff after insisting that the Navy's mission would “not fade and not be destroyed.” Francetti, the first woman to serve as chief of naval operations, was Co-State Chief of Staff, deeming maritime services a “lifetime honor” and […]
DOD tells civilian workforce to ignore Musk’s request to report productivity

The Department of Defense (DOD) has told the civilian workforce to ignore billionaires and the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). In a letter to DOD staff, Darrin S. Cernick, who performs his duties as Secretary of Defense for personnel and preparation, provided guidance on how to handle mask demand through the Office […]
EXCLUSIVE: Military Watchdog Sues Air Force, DOD To Obtain Records On Pentagon LGBT Pride Event

Military Watchdog sued the US Air Force and the Department of Defense (DOD) on Thursday to obtain records related to the Pentagon-sponsored LGBT Pride Event in June 2024. The Center for Advances in America (CASA) filed two lawsuits against the DOD and the Air Force, detailing the “13th Annual Lesbians, '13th Annual'” Freedom of Information […]
Hegseth announces death of “identity months” at DOD | LiveNOW from FOX

The Defense Department will no longer use “official resources” to celebrate “cultural awareness months.” This is according to … source