Dr. Mark T. Esper became the Acting Secretary of Defense June 24, 2019, and was sworn in as the 27th Secretary of Defense July 23, 2019. Prior to this assignment he served as the 23rd Secretary of the Army. The former Raytheon Co. vice president, who also worked on Capitol Hill, previously served as the deputy assistant secretary of defense (negotiations policy) and earlier on the Army staff...
Lloyd J. Austin III is the 28th secretary of defense, sworn in on Jan. 22, 2021. A graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., Austin served 41 years in uniform, retiring as a four-star Army general after three years as commander of U.S. Central Command.The defense secretary oversees the Defense Department and acts as the principal defense policy maker and advisor.
Pete Hegseth is the 29th secretary of defense, sworn in on Jan. 25, 2025. A graduate of Princeton University in 2003, Hegseth was commissioned as an infantry officer in the Army National Guard. He participated in several active-duty deployments during his time in service, including operations in Guantanamo Bay, Iraq and Afghanistan.
Barbara M. Barrett is the 25th Secretary of the Air Force and leads the affairs of the Department of the Air Force, which is comprised of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. She is responsible for organizing, training, equipping, and providing for the welfare of 685,000 active duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian Airmen and their families. She oversees the Air Force’s annual budget of more...
The Secretary of the Navy Safety Awareness Campaign fosters an environment requiring all Sailors, Marines, and Civilians to utilize proper risk management, problem-solving, and proactive thinking to develop a reliable reduction of mishaps to improve readiness.
The Marine Corps' Semper Fidelis Football Program celebrates academic excellence, proven physical fitness, and quality of character in the next generation of our nation’s leaders. The Marines’ involvement provides opportunities to engage with today’s youth and help develop the nation’s future leaders. Challenge and service are integral parts of being a Marine and are amplified through...
The Marine Corps' Semper Fidelis All-American Program is a year-long celebration of 96 of the country’s top student-leaders and their mentors, culminating in the Battles Won Academy in the nation's capital each summer. The All-Americans have demonstrated a willingness to confront battles on behalf of their communities and themselves - and the determination to win. The program provides...
Semper Validus is a monthly magazine from Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton that highlights the monthly health observance with tips and articles related to the observance. Each month there will be an updated magazine.
