Hegseth says he will let troops take personal firearms onto military bases

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that he will allow service members to carry personal weapons onto military installations, citing the Second Amendment and recent shootings at bases across the country.  In a video posted to X, Hegseth said he is signing a memo that will direct base commanders to allow requests for troops to … Read more

Pete Hegseth signs memo opening door for troops to carry personal firearms on bases

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! War Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo on Thursday ordering a major shift in base security policy, allowing service members to request permission to carry personal firearms for self-defense amid growing concerns about threats on U.S. installations. In an announcement on social media, Hegseth said all American … Read more

Hegseth has intervened in military promotions for more than a dozen senior officers

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has taken steps to block or delay promotions for more than a dozen Black and female senior officers across all four branches of the military, some of whom are seen as having been targeted because of their race, gender or perceived affiliation with Biden administration policies or officials, according … Read more

Pete Hegseth fires top Army officer

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Pete Hegseth fires top Army officer 02:57 UP NEXT Hegseth reverses Army suspension of aircrew who flew helicopters near Kid Rock’s home 02:59 Army suspends aircrew flying helicopters near Kid Rock’s home 02:12 Hegseth indicates Trump will decide … Read more

Army chief of staff ordered to retire immediately as Hegseth continues Pentagon shakeup

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! War Secretary Pete Hegseth asked Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to step down and take immediate retirement Thursday in a sweeping leadership shakeup as the U.S. military remains engaged in combat with Iran.  A senior War Department official told Fox Hegseth called George Thursday and … Read more

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth forces out Army’s top officer

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ousted Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, four U.S. military officials said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed George’s departure in a statement Thursday, saying on X that the Army’s top officer would be … Read more

Hegseth ousts Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to step down and take immediate retirement, sources familiar with the decision told CBS News.  One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth’s vision for the Army.  George previously served as the … Read more

Hegseth lifts Army crew suspension over Kid Rock flyover

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Hegseth lifts Army crew suspension over Kid Rock flyover 00:23 UP NEXT King Charles III will make state visit to U.S. in April 00:18 U.S. journalist taken by possible Iranian-backed militia 00:52 Video shows Michigan woman escaping through … Read more

Hegseth lifts suspension of Army pilots who flew by Kid Rock’s house, says there won’t be investigation

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday there won’t be an investigation after two Apache helicopters were seen hovering outside the home of singer and rapper Kid Rock, and he announced that the pilots’ suspension has been lifted. “Thank you @KidRock. @USArmy pilots suspension LIFTED. No punishment. No investigation. Carry on, patriots,” Hegseth wrote Tuesday on X from his personal … Read more