January 25th, 2025
It is the privilege of a lifetime to lead the warriors of the Department of Defense, under the leadership of our Commander in Chief Donald J. Trump. We will put America First, and we will never back down.
The President gave us a clear mission: achieve Peace through Strength. We will do this in three ways — by restoring the warrior ethos, rebuilding our military, and reestablishing deterrence.
o We will revive the warrior ethos and restore trust in our military. We are American warriors. We will defend our country. Our standards will be high, uncompromising, and clear. The strength of our military is our unity and our shared purpose.
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The President gave us a clear mission: achieve Peace through Strength. We will do this in three ways — by restoring the warrior ethos, rebuilding our military, and reestablishing deterrence.
o We will revive the warrior ethos and restore trust in our military. We are American warriors. We will defend our country. Our standards will be high, uncompromising, and clear. The strength of our military is our unity and our shared purpose.
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January 25th, 2025
We condemn the unlawful actions of the Houthis who forcibly took additional United Nations staff members in Yemen on January 23. These actions come amid the Houthis’ ongoing campaign of terror that includes taking hundreds of UN, NGO, and diplomatic staff members, including dozens of current and former Yemeni staff of the U.S. government.
We support the UN Secretary General and all UN efforts to secure the unconditional and immediate release of all Houthi detainees. This latest Houthi roundup demonstrates the bad faith of the terrorist group’s claims to seek de-escalation and also makes a mockery of their claims to represent the interests of the Yemeni people. The Houthis have failed to commit to ceasing attacks on regional states, U.S. service members and all maritime traffic in the Red Sea and surrounding waterways in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions. The President’s Executive Order on designation of the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) recognizes these realities and will hold the group accountable for its reckless attacks and actions. more...
We support the UN Secretary General and all UN efforts to secure the unconditional and immediate release of all Houthi detainees. This latest Houthi roundup demonstrates the bad faith of the terrorist group’s claims to seek de-escalation and also makes a mockery of their claims to represent the interests of the Yemeni people. The Houthis have failed to commit to ceasing attacks on regional states, U.S. service members and all maritime traffic in the Red Sea and surrounding waterways in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions. The President’s Executive Order on designation of the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) recognizes these realities and will hold the group accountable for its reckless attacks and actions. more...
January 24th, 2025
The Battle of the Bulge, Dec. 16, 1944, to Jan. 25, 1945, stands as one of the most significant military engagements of World War II, marking the final large-scale offensive by Nazi Germany on the Western Front. Located in the dense Ardennes Forest, the battle saw fierce combat as German forces attempted to break through the Allied lines and recapture vital territory. Despite initial successes by the Germans, the eventual victory by U.S. and Allied forces marked a crucial turning point in the war, signifying not just military triumph, but also progress toward final victory in Europe.
The Germans launched their surprise offensive to divide the American and British forces and capture the important port of Antwerp. Their initial breakthrough caused a “bulge” in the Allied lines, forcing American forces to respond quickly under challenging conditions. The 99th, 106th, 28th, and 2nd Infantry Divisions as well as elements of the 7th and 9th Armored Divisions bore the brunt of the initial onslaught while other divisions, including the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions were rushed in as reinforcements, notably during the siege of Bastogne. In that critical crossroads city, U.S. forces, despite being surrounded, held out against repeated German attacks and delayed the German advance. Gen. Anthony McAuliffe’s legendary defiance to the German demand for surrender, with his famous “Nuts!” reply, became a symbol of American determination.
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The Germans launched their surprise offensive to divide the American and British forces and capture the important port of Antwerp. Their initial breakthrough caused a “bulge” in the Allied lines, forcing American forces to respond quickly under challenging conditions. The 99th, 106th, 28th, and 2nd Infantry Divisions as well as elements of the 7th and 9th Armored Divisions bore the brunt of the initial onslaught while other divisions, including the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions were rushed in as reinforcements, notably during the siege of Bastogne. In that critical crossroads city, U.S. forces, despite being surrounded, held out against repeated German attacks and delayed the German advance. Gen. Anthony McAuliffe’s legendary defiance to the German demand for surrender, with his famous “Nuts!” reply, became a symbol of American determination.more...
January 22nd, 2025
On Monday, to protect the security and safety of United States citizens, President Trump declared that a national emergency exists at the southern border of the United States. The President directed me to take all appropriate action to support the activities of the Secretary of Homeland Security in obtaining complete operational control of the southern border of the United States.
Yesterday, I convened a meeting with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the senior Policy leaders of the Department of Defense (DoD), the Commanders of U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), and the Chief of the National Guard Bureau (NGB), directing them to move out immediately in support of President Trump’s Executive Orders on protecting the territorial integrity and citizens of the United States.
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Yesterday, I convened a meeting with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the senior Policy leaders of the Department of Defense (DoD), the Commanders of U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), and the Chief of the National Guard Bureau (NGB), directing them to move out immediately in support of President Trump’s Executive Orders on protecting the territorial integrity and citizens of the United States.
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January 21st, 2025
By Staff Sgt. Wren Fiontar
Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- A Bomber Task Force deployment of multiple U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft, Airmen, and support equipment from the 34th Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, arrived at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 15, 2025.
This deployment is in support of Pacific Air Forces’ training efforts with Allies, partners, and joint forces and strategic deterrence missions to reinforce the rules-based international order in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- A Bomber Task Force deployment of multiple U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft, Airmen, and support equipment from the 34th Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, arrived at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 15, 2025.
This deployment is in support of Pacific Air Forces’ training efforts with Allies, partners, and joint forces and strategic deterrence missions to reinforce the rules-based international order in the Indo-Pacific region.
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October 04th, 2024
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico – U.S. Border Patrol Agents apprehended 64 non-citizens from Haiti Thursday who were abandoned by a smuggling organization in Mona Island on Wednesday, October 3 2024.
Last Sunday Sept. 29, fourteen non-citizens from Haiti were transported to the Mayaguez Port of Entry by the US Coast Guard after being left stranded by smugglers in Monito Island. Two weeks ago, federal authorities removed 31 Haitians that were abandoned in the same location.
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Last Sunday Sept. 29, fourteen non-citizens from Haiti were transported to the Mayaguez Port of Entry by the US Coast Guard after being left stranded by smugglers in Monito Island. Two weeks ago, federal authorities removed 31 Haitians that were abandoned in the same location.
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