Official account for the Assistant to the Secretary of War for Public Affairs, Chief Pentagon Spokesman & Senior Advisor to SECWAR.

Washington, DC
ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS. Voiced by @jockowillink. REAL OPERATORS. NOT ACTORS. Original score performed by more than 100 military band members. This is a TRIBUTE to the modern American warfighter—and to every warrior whose sacrifice carried the mission forward.
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Sean Parnell retweeted
Replying to @af_academy
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Under @POTUS and @SecWar leadership, we are providing unprecedented care for our troops and military families: ✅ Increasing Hostile Fire Pay to $450/month & Imminent Danger Pay to $275/month ✅ Securing a 7-day special liberty pass for troops in combat ✅ Delivering a historic 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted last year, with 7% requested this year ✅ Saving troops ~$90/month on WiFi in many barracks — the Services are now required to cover this cost ✅ Providing a $1,776 tax-free Warrior Dividend to support quality of life We still have more barracks to upgrade and are hustling to complete them all soon.   Restoring the Warrior Ethos and Rebuilding the Military mean providing tangible results for America’s top 1%: our troops and their families.
That’s about $828 to $1,164 a year savings for junior enlisted. Huge shoutout to the @USMC & @USNavy on this accomplishment. Wild to think expansion won’t happen till FY28 pending resources & other service priorities for the Army.
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“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!’”
NEXT STOP ON THE SEND ME TOUR: AIR FORCE ACADEMY. AIR FORCE VS. NAVY 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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Sean Parnell retweeted
Under SecWar Hegseth, @DeptofWar is eliminating red tape holding back counter-UAS capabilities. We are accelerating anti-drone tech from months to days. “We will not answer a fast-moving threat with a slow-moving bureaucracy,” @SecWar write in the memo. Read: war.gov/News/Releases/Releas…
EXCLUSIVE: A new Pentagon memo is ordering faster approval for development and deployment of counter-drone systems. In it, Secretary Pete Hegseth says “We will not answer a fast-moving threat with a slow-moving bureaucracy,” and instructs the department to treat delays in the employment of counter-unmanned aircraft systems as an “operational risk.” @NewsNation newsnationnow.com/us-news/mi…
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Under @POTUS’s leadership and @SecWar’s direction, we are crushing bureaucratic inertia to forge the U.S. Army Futures and Autonomous Systems Command. By prioritizing autonomy across our formations, acquisitions, and training, we are delivering lethal capabilities straight into the hands of our warfighters to dominate the future battlefield.
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Sean Parnell retweeted
Warriors first, ALWAYS.
Under the leadership of @POTUS and @SecWar, we are increasing Imminent Danger and Hostile Fire Pays for the first time since 2002. Those who face combat deserve compensation that reflects the risks they take. It is long-overdue recognition for the immense sacrifices of our warfighters on the front lines. Thanks to the team at @ASWMandRA for helping drive this critical update. @DoW_USW_PR continues to prioritize what matters most: the readiness, lethality, and warrior ethos of our Total Force. Learn more at war.gov/News/Releases/Releas… and war.gov/News/News-Stories/Ar…
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Under the leadership of @POTUS and @SecWar, we are increasing Imminent Danger and Hostile Fire Pays for the first time since 2002. Those who face combat deserve compensation that reflects the risks they take. It is long-overdue recognition for the immense sacrifices of our warfighters on the front lines. Thanks to the team at @ASWMandRA for helping drive this critical update. @DoW_USW_PR continues to prioritize what matters most: the readiness, lethality, and warrior ethos of our Total Force. Learn more at war.gov/News/Releases/Releas… and war.gov/News/News-Stories/Ar…
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Our troops in harm's way deserve compensation that reflects their risk. For the first time in over two decades, the Department of War is increasing Hostile Fire Pay and Imminent Danger Pay. Under SecWar Hegseth's leadership, we are recognizing the real operational risks our warfighters face daily. Effective Today, HFP will increase to a maximum of $450 per month and IDP to maximum of $275 per month. war.gov/News/Releases/Releas…
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Sean Parnell retweeted
Hillsdale College has been selected by @DeptofWar as one of five newly named Distinguished Military Colleges that will teach America's future military officers. The Corps of Cadets initiative will prepare the next generation of officers for lives of leadership, character, and service to our country. Hillsdale is honored to answer the call. Read more about the program at bit.ly/4AK7nRL.
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The State of the Force is STRONG. We have revived the warrior ethos, rebuilt our military, and after years of weakness, AMERICAN DETERRENCE IS BACK.
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Today, @SECWAR laid out a bold vision for the future of our military. This includes a new Autonomous Warfare Command, Project Meridian, FORTRESS America, the Next Great American Base, America’s Corps of Cadets, and the Office of Religious Affairs. A new era for the Department of War—FOR THE WARFIGHTER.
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Today, at Secretary Hegseth’s direction, the Department of War is announcing the Office of Religious Affairs. Starting today, the Office of Religious Affairs will report directly to the Secretary of War. No staff filters. No bureaucratic dilution. A direct line to the Secretary. This won’t be a policy shop pushing paper. It will have real teeth. It will protect budgets, demand infrastructure, and strengthen religious support across the force.
.@SECWAR “Today, at my direction, I am establishing the Office of Religious Affairs. Starting today, and for Secretaries of War after me, the Office of Religious Affairs will report straight to the top. No staff filters. No bureaucratic dilution. A direct line to the Secretary. This won’t be a policy shop pushing paper. It will have real teeth. It will protect budgets, demand infrastructure, and strengthen religious support. The experts – our chaplains – will finally have an advocate at the highest levels. Policy and resources will serve the mission, not smother it.”
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Today, at Secretary Hegseth’s direction, the Department of War is announcing America’s Corps of Cadets. This flagship effort is central to our goal of increasing the number of patriotic leaders of character commissioning into the Joint Force.
“To meet this critical need, we are partnering with a new crop of premier higher-ed institutions, including Louisiana State University (LSU), Liberty University, Tuskegee University, Mississippi State University, and Hillsdale College. These schools have stepped forward to answer the call to duty and establish new “Corps of Cadets” in partnership with the War Department. So, today—at my direction—we formally establish a program to assist these universities and colleges. It’s called America’s Corps of Cadets. This flagship effort is central to our goal of increasing the number of patriotic leaders of character commissioning into the Joint Force.”
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Today, at Secretary Hegseth’s direction, the Department of War is announcing The Next Great American Base. This will be a dynamic, self-sustaining power projection platform. This will include hundreds of thousands of acres, organic power generation, modern air defenses, and cutting-edge technology.
.@SECWAR “Today, at my direction—the fourth announcement is The Next Great American Base... President Trump is a builder, and this project is about doing something bold, beautiful, and world-class for the great Americans who wear our Nation’s uniform... This is not going to be a soulless government installation. We will plan out and chart out a dynamic, self-sustaining power projection platform. We are talking hundreds of thousands of acres with organic power generation, modern air defenses, and cutting-edge technology. Think A FORTRESS.”
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