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Pete Hegseth

Acquisition Official Tapped as Acting Air Force Secretary

Jan. 21, 2025 | By Chris Gordon
Gary A. Ashworth, a career Department of Defense civil servant and former Air Force officer, has been tapped by President Donald Trump to be Acting Secretary of the Air Force, the White House announced on Jan. 20.

Hegseth Vows to ‘Look Under the Hood’ of NGAD, Review Air Force Capacity

Jan. 14, 2025 | By Chris Gordon
Pete Hegseth vowed to review plans for the future of the Air Force during a contentious three-and-half-hour confirmation hearing Jan. 14 on his nomination to serve as the next Secretary of Defense. Perhaps the most significant Air Force decision Hegseth will face, if he is confirmed ...

Hegseth Tapped for Defense Secretary as Trump National Security Team Takes Shape

Nov. 12, 2024 | By John A. Tirpak
President-elect Donald Trump has said he will nominate Pete Hegseth, a Fox News personality, as Secretary of Defense for Trump's second term. The choice rounds out most of the national security selections for the new administration.

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