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Kathleen H. Hicks, 35th Deputy Secretary of Defense

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Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks

11 months

We should be proud of the progress the @DeptofDefense has made to maintain a U.S. military that reflects the nation it is called to defend. It is historic, and we rightfully celebrate it. Yet as we do, we acknowledge that our work is not done. It is our responsibility to break…

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Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. @SecDef Austin and I are committed to taking care of our people and addressing the issues which impact our service members’ mental health- from economic security to ensuring access to care. Mental health is health, and is critical to our…

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Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks

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During this Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we honor the past and present contributions and sacrifices of AANHPI service members and their families toward ensuring our national security. Learn some of their stories at:…

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Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks

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For those who take on the mantle of public service, please know that your service matters deeply not only to your communities, but for the entire nation and the healthy functioning of our democracy. Happy Public Service Recognition Week. #PSRW #PSRW2024 #GovPossible

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Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks

17 days

On this #EarthDay , we in the Department of Defense re-commit ourselves to advancing a more sustainable future for our country, our military, and our communities. And we know that, as we do so, we’re building a safer, more secure world. #EarthDay24

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DATSD Melanie Fonder Kaye

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During #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild , the #DoD highlights the bravery and strength of our military children, youth, and teens. Meet Aleese Lipscomb, daughter of @USAirForce Master Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb. Watch as she shares her artistic talents & discusses her life as #MilitaryChild .

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Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks

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Ensuring our military spouses can maintain meaningful careers is not just the right thing to do, it is a national security imperative. Allowing more spouses the ability to keep their federal jobs and telework strengthens economic security and quality of life for our Service…

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Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks

22 days

Today is Purple Up! Day, a special day in April when we recognize the contributions of our nation’s 1.6 million military children. The @DeptofDefense is committed to ensuring military families, including kids, receive the support and tools that allow them to thrive.

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Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks

27 days

Today, I met with Indian Foreign Secretary Kwatra to take stock of the historic major defense partnership between our countries. We’re continuing to expand our partnership in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

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Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks

28 days

I am honored to celebrate this Month of the Military Child by honoring the @Op_Homefront 2024 Military Child of the Year Award recipients. We have the fiercest fighting force in the world because we have the finest military families in the world, including 1.6 million children.

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Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks

28 days

Yesterday I spoke with senior military and national security civilian leaders from across the U.S. government. We touched on the PRC pacing challenge, CJADC2, and warfighter-centric innovation. Communicating internally about our priorities is imperative for senior leaders – it’s…

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Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks

29 days

. @PermSecMOD David Williams & I spoke yesterday to reaffirm the special relationship between the U.S. and UK and discuss our common security interests. I look forward to hosting our UK counterparts for the U.S.-UK Defense Dialogue.

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Readout of Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks' Call With U.K.

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks spoke with U.K. Permanent Undersecretary of State for Defense David Williams to discuss a range of bilateral defense issues.

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III

30 days

The strategic value of information to decision-making is critical for our warfighters and industry partners—and that’s exactly why we stood up @DODCDAO . Today, I swore in Dr. Plumb as the new CDAO chief, whose expertise will undoubtedly enhance the CDAO’s innovative efforts.

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Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks

30 days

Today, I met with Australian Minister of Defence Industry Pat Conroy to discuss how our two countries are working together more closely than ever to strengthen our defense industrial base cooperation. More: @DefenceAust

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III

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The Fiscal Year 2025 budget request will continue to make America more secure, bolster our ability to defend our country, and pave the way toward a more resilient joint force and defense ecosystem built for the security challenges of the 21st century.

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Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks

30 days

The responsibility, leadership, and skills developed while in civilian service to our nation can reap life-long benefits for you, your family, your community, and our nation. Learn more about breadth of opportunities available at:

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General CQ Brown, Jr.

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Honored to administer the Oath of Enlistment to new Service members at the Baltimore Military Entrance Processing Station. Our military has the most advanced satellites, aircraft, ships and tanks, but our decisive advantage has always been our people. Welcome to the Joint Force!

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Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks

1 month

The Biden-Harris Administration’s focus on American innovation, manufacturing, and production has been so important for national security. Because our military strength depends, in part, on our overall economic strength here at home.

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Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks

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I want to thank all of our workers across the defense industrial base. American ingenuity and hard work are why U.S. military equipment is the best in the world. You will remain one of our greatest enduring advantages, long into the future.

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Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks

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Together with industry, our task is to deliver combat-credible capabilities to the warfighter at speed and scale, so they can deter aggression, and win if called to fight.

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