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Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense. This page tracks Hegseth's public schedule — 20 engagements across 9 days — compiled automatically from the official source and updated daily.
- Office: United States Secretary of Defense
- Country: 🇺🇸 United States
- Based in: Washington, D.C.
- Latest entry: Friday, June 12, 2026
- Overseas days tracked: 0
- Source: U.S. Department of Defense — News
Recent public schedule
Each entry links to its official source. Times are local where published.
Friday, June 12, 2026
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1-40th Cavalry Regiment Prepares for Final Transformation During Exercise Red Flag
Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, demonstrated the Army's commitment to transformation, readiness and joint lethality during Exercise Red Flag-Alas
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Naval Research Laboratory Receives Space Force Antenna, Expanding Joint Space Capabilities
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory received a transportable satellite tracking antenna system from Space Systems Command's System Delta 81 to expand joint space testing, training and operational support capabilities at the laboratory's Blos
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Michigan Army National Guard Uses UAS to Train for Tomorrow's Battlefield
Nine soldiers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 126th Infantry Regiment, participated in a two-week unmanned aerial system program, as the Michigan National Guard expands its drone training initiative.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
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Carrying the Torch: 815th Airlift Squadron Assumes Airlift Mission in Africa
Airmen assigned to the Minnesota Air National Guard 133rd Airlift Wing concluded a historic deployment to Africa, as airmen assigned to the Air Force Reserve 815th Airlift Squadron, known as the Flying Jennies, are carrying the torch for th
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Task Force Civil Affairs Team Conducts Subject Matter Expert Exchange in Libya
U.S. Army civil affairs soldiers conducted a military-to-military subject matter expert exchange with representatives of the Libyan National Army and the Government of National Unity in Benghazi, Libya.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
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U.S. Plans Major Strikes on Iran, Hegseth Says
After a busy morning visiting troops in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth traveled back to the U.S. to MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., for a meeting with U.S. Central Command leadership, where discussion centered on, among o
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U.S. Prepared for Anything, Hegseth Tells Troops at Guantanamo Bay
At Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with service members for a morning physical training session and also discussed readiness with mission leaders at the installation.
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33rd Maintenance Squadron Refurbishes Khobar Towers Memorial Sword
Airmen assigned to the 33rd Maintenance Squadron revitalized the flaming sword centered on the 33rd Fighter Wing's Khobar Towers Memorial by modifying it to keep the flame burning without environmental disruption.
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Army Astronaut Selected for NASA's Historic Artemis III Mission
Army Col. Frank Rubio, assigned to the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, will serve as a mission specialist on an upcoming NASA Artemis III mission.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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War Department Leaders Observe Kansas City's Counter-Drone Preparations Ahead of World Cup
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 continues to share knowledge and best practices with World Cup host cities for countering illicit unmanned aircraft systems.
Monday, June 8, 2026
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104th Fighter Wing Strengthens Regional Medical Readiness With Multiday Emergency Decontamination Course
The Massachusetts National Guard's 104th Fighter Wing Medical Group enhanced regional medical readiness by hosting the Air Combat Command Emergency Decontamination Course at Barnes Air National Guard Base, the first time the Air National Gu
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Navy Establishes NSA Stirling in Australia
The Navy established Naval Support Activity Stirling in Perth, Australia, to provide essential services and community infrastructure for American personnel and families stationed there as part of the trilateral AUKUS security partnership.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
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Hegseth Commemorates 82nd Anniversary of WWII Allied Invasion at Normandy
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth traveled to the Normandy American Cemetery in France for the second consecutive year, where he delivered remarks honoring the approximately 160,000 Allied troops — 73,000 of them Americans — who landed at Norma
Friday, June 5, 2026
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Washington National Guard Builds Counter-UAS Partnerships Ahead of World Cup 2026
As unmanned aerial systems continue to evolve from recreational tools into potential threats to public safety, critical infrastructure and major public events, the Washington National Guard is positioning itself at the forefront of counter-
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Maine Air National Guard Surges Support for Operation Epic Fury
Air Transportation Function airmen assigned to the Maine Air National Guard's 101st Air Refueling Wing helped move more than 747,000 pounds of cargo and 312 passengers since the start of Operation Epic Fury.
Thursday, June 4, 2026
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Exercise Red Flag-Alaska Launches Multinational Air Combat Training
Exercise Red Flag-Alaska 26-2 brought together more than 2,100 service members from the U.S. and partner nations for realistic air combat training at Eielson Air Force Base and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.
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Marine Expeditionary Unit Concludes 10-Month Southcom Deployment
Marines and sailors assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit returned to Camp Lejeune, N.C., after a 10-month U.S. Southern Command deployment.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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Navy Forecasters Keep Typhoon Watch Around the Clock
The Naval Oceanography Antisubmarine Warfare Center in Yokosuka, Japan, provides around-the-clock weather tracking and forecasting to protect Navy ships and military communities from unpredictable Pacific typhoons.
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Wrenches to Wings: The Artisan Hands Behind Every Test Flight
The 10th Flight Test Squadron pilots test newly rebuilt, non-airworthy aircraft to ensure they are battle-ready before returning them to active service.
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Joint Interagency Task Force 401 Conducts Multicommand Counter-UAS Qualification
Airmen participated in a counter-small unmanned aircraft systems firing qualification in partnership with Joint Interagency Task Force 401 at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center, Wyo.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Pete Hegseth?
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense, based in Washington, D.C., United States.
Where does this schedule come from?
It is compiled automatically from U.S. Department of Defense — News, the official source, and updated daily.
How often does Hegseth's schedule update?
Every day. Each entry links back to the original official source so you can verify it.