Defense News in Brief: Secretary of War Announces Acquisition Reform

Source: United States Department of War

Memorandums referenced by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth during his remarks at the National War College on Nov. 7, together with the newly released Acquisition Transformation Strategy, redefine how DOW develops requirements, manages programs and engages industry to ensure America’s warfighters receive critical capabilities at the speed of relevance.

Defense News in Brief: Combat Veteran to TV Star

Source: United States Department of Defense

Actor Larry Wilcox, best known for his leading role as a California Highway Patrol motorcycle officer and later as a CHP captain in the TV series CHiPs, which aired from 1977 to 1983 on NBC, was also a Marine Corps combat veteran.

Defense News in Brief: Secretary of War Hegseth, U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George Host the 2025 Department of War National POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony

Source: United States Department of Defense

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George will host the Department of War 2025 National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony to honor those who were held captive and returned, as well as those who remain unaccounted for from past conflicts.