US EditionHegseth Praises Workers, Warns Contractors in ‘Arsenal of Freedom’ Speech
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Hegseth Praises Workers, Warns Contractors in ‘Arsenal of Freedom’ Speech
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The head of the Pentagon gave both warning and praise to defense companies in a Monday speech that kicked off a monthlong tour of sites across the country. Speaking to 300 shipyard workers in an assembly facility at HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth presented a broad-brush overview of Pentagon acquisition reforms over the last several months and put pressure on industry to do a better job of deli…
"We Will Give You Everything You Need": SECWAR Vows Support to PCU John F. Kennedy Crew
Secretary of the War Pete Hegseth visited the Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) as part of his nationwide "Arsenal of Freedom Tour." During the visit, Hegseth engaged directly with Sailors over lunch, addressing their questions on fleet readiness, manning, and family support. The story highlights the crew's positive reception, with Sailors describing the interaction as genuine, impactful, and a rare opportunity to provide direct fe…
HII outlines shipbuilding capacity expansion as Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visits Newport News
He also underlined the link between shipbuilding and operational readiness, telling workers: “There is an unbreakable line tying the wrench in your hand to the safety and survival of a 22-year-old American sailor patrolling the depths of the Pacific.” Hegseth added that, “The quality of your work, your unwavering commitment to excellence, your speed, your patriotism itself. You give our warrior the decisive edge.” HII president and chief exe…
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