Speeches

Remarks by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at the 80th Reunion of Honor Ceremony on Iwo Jima (As Delivered)

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered remarks during the 80th Reunion of Honor ceremony on Iwo Jima.

— Press Operations 2025-03-29 13:00:00

Opening Remarks by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at Ukraine Defense Contact Group (As Delivered)

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered opening remarks at a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Brussels.

— Pete Hegseth 2025-02-12 16:32:00

Farewell Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III (As Delivered)

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III gave farewell remarks at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va.

— Lloyd J. Austin III 2025-01-17 21:57:48

Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute in Honor of President Biden (As Delivered)

Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute in Honor of President Biden

— LLoyd J. Austin III 2025-01-16 22:53:00

Remarks by Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks at the Defense Innovation Board's Public Meeting

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks gave remarks at the Defense Innovation Board's public meeting.

— Kathleen H. Hicks 2025-01-13 23:16:00

Keynote Address by Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks "Outpacing the PRC: Lessons Learned for Strategic Competition" (As Delivered)

Deputy Defense Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks gave a keynote address about "Outpacing the PRC: Lessons Learned for Strategic Competition."

— Kathleen H. Hicks 2025-01-10 18:29:00

Remarks by Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III After His 25th and Final Meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (As Delivered)

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks following the 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.

— Lloyd J. Austin III 2025-01-09 19:26:00

Opening Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the 25th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (As Delivered)

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered opening remarks at the 25th Ukraine Defense Contact Group.

— Lloyd J. Austin III 2025-01-09 11:10:00

Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at a Medal of Honor Induction Ceremony (As Delivered)

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks during a Medal of Honor Induction ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va.

— Lloyd J. Austin III 2025-01-04 20:55:00

'The Future Character of War': Keynote Address by Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks delivered the keynote address at the Royal United Services Institute in London.

— Kathleen H. Hicks 2024-12-10 16:07:00

'The Common Defence': Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Reagan National Defense Forum (As Delivered)

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III gave remarks at the Reagan National Defense Forum.

— Press Operations 2024-12-08 01:18:00

Lessons in American Military Leadership: Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III to the Corps of Cadets at West Point (As Delivered)

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III gave remarks to the Corps of Cadets at West Point.

— Press Operations 2024-12-04 21:48:00

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Jed Royal's Keynote Remarks at the 2024 Korea Society Van Fleet Signature Policy Conference (As Delivered)

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Jed Royal gave keynote remarks at the 2024 Korea Society Van Fleet Signature Policy Conference.

— Press Operations 2024-12-03 20:36:51

Remarks by Principal Deputy Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Jed Royal at the 2024 Mt. Fuji Dialogue

Principal Deputy Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Jed Royal delivered remarks at the 2024 Mt. Fuji Dialogue.

— Press Operations 2024-11-18 19:47:36

Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at U.S. Southern Command's Change of Command Ceremony (As Delivered)

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III gave remarks at U.S. Southern Command's change of command ceremony.

— Press Operations 2024-11-07 23:55:00

Remarks by Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks at the 2024 Microelectronics Commons Annual Meeting (As Delivered)

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks delivered remarks at the 2024 Microelectronics Commons annual meeting.

— Kathleen Hicks 2024-10-29 13:19:00

Remarks of Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks at the Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Defense Forum (As Delivered)

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks delivered remarks at the Responsible Artificial Intelligence in Defense Forum.

— Kathleen Hicks 2024-10-29 12:50:00

Remarks in Kyiv by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Ukraine's Fight for Freedom (As Delivered)

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks on Ukraine's fight for freedom during his visit to Kyiv, Ukraine.

— Lloyd J. Austin III 2024-10-21 19:28:00

Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at U.S. Transportation Command's Change of Command Ceremony

Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the U.S. Transportation Command's change of command ceremony.

— Lloyd J. Austin III 2024-10-04 17:58:52

Remarks by Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks Launching the Defense Security Cooperation Service (DSCS) (As Delivered)

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks delivered remarks at the launching the Defense Security Cooperation Service in the Pentagon.

— Kathleen Hicks 2024-10-01 17:02:00

Remarks by Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks At the Naming Ceremony of the U.S.S. Baltimore (SSN-812) Aboard the U.S.S. Constellation, Baltimore Harbor, Maryland (As Delivered)

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks gave remarks at the naming ceremony of the USS Baltimore aboard the USS Constellation in Baltimore Harbor, Maryland.

— Press Operations 2024-09-20 18:02:00

Dr. Radha Plumb, DOD Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer, Delivers Remarks at the Advana Industry Day

Radha Plumb, DOD Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer, delivered remarks at the Advana Industry Day.

— Press Operations 2024-09-20 18:00:00

Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Pentagon Ceremony on National POW/MIA Recognition Day (As Delivered)

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III gave remarks at the Pentagon Ceremony on National POW/MIA Recognition Day.

— Press Operations 2024-09-20 16:18:42

Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks' Remarks for the DoD Suicide Prevention Recognition Ceremony

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks' remarks for the DOD Suicide Prevention Recognition Ceremony.

— Kathleen Hicks 2024-09-19 19:11:13

Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks' Remarks to DoD Program Executive Officer (PEO) Summit (As Delivered)

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks' gave remarks during the Defense Department Program Executive Officer Summit.

— Press Operations 2024-09-19 14:31:00

Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III in Memory of Those Taken From Us in the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III made remarks during a remembrance ceremony at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial.

— Lloyd J. Austin III 2024-09-11 13:29:00

Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks' Remarks for the Pentagon 9/11 Employee Observance Ceremony (As Delivered)

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks delivered remarks at the Pentagon 9/11 employee observance ceremony.

— Kathleen Hicks 2024-09-10 16:20:18

Opening Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the 24th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (As Delivered)

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered opening remarks at the 24th Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

— Lloyd J. Austin III 2024-09-06 10:14:46

Acting Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Policy) Ms. Cara Abercrombie's Remarks Following the Extended Deterrence Strategy and Consultation Group

Acting Deputy Undersecretary of Defense Cara Abercrombie's gave remarks following the Extended Deterrence Strategy and Consultation Group.

— Press Operations 2024-09-04 21:19:20

Keynote Address by Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks: "Structuring Change to Last" (As Delivered)

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks delivered an address on the latest innovations at the Defense Department.

— Kathleen H. Hicks 2024-08-07 15:23:13

"Nuclear Threats and the Role of Allies": Remarks by Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy Dr. Vipin Narang at CSIS

Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy Vipin Narang speaks about nuclear threats and the role of allies.

— Vipin Narang, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy 2024-08-01 18:09:00

'Track Record and Trajectory: U.S.-Philippine Defense Ties Since 2021': Remarks by Assistant Secretary of Defense Ely Ratner at the 2024 CSIS South China Sea Conference (As Prepared for Delivery)

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Ely Ratner gave remarks at the 2024 CSIS South China Sea Conference.

— Press Operations 2024-07-11 21:49:00

Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the NATO Public Forum (As Delivered)

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III made remarks at the NATO Public Forum.

— Lloyd J. Austin III 2024-07-10 16:14:56

Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks' Keynote Remarks: "Strengthening the Transatlantic Arsenal of Democracy" (As Prepared)

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks delivered keynote remarks at the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum.

— U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Washington, D.C. 2024-07-09 18:14:25

Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Medal of Honor Hall of Heroes Induction (As delivered)

Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Medal of Honor Hall of Heroes induction ceremony for Army Pvt. Philip G. Shadrach and Pvt. George D. Wilson.

— Lloyd J. Austin III 2024-07-04 15:00:00

Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks Remarks for the Joint Women's Leadership Symposium (JWLS) Arlington, Virginia (As Delivered)

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks gave remarks for the Joint Women's Leadership Symposium in Arlington, Va.

— Press Operations 2024-06-26 22:49:00

Remarks by Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks at the SelectUSA Investment Summit (As Delivered)

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks delivered remarks at the SelectUSA Investment Summit.

— Kathleen H. Hicks 2024-06-24 15:56:00

Opening Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the 23rd Ukraine Defense Contact Group (As Delivered)

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered opening remarks at the 23rd Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in Brussels.

— Lloyd J. Austin III 2024-06-13 11:48:00

Remarks by Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks at the Army War College Commencement (As Delivered)

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks delivered remarks at the Army War College Commencement.

— Kathleen Hicks 2024-06-07 16:20:00

Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Commemorating 80 Years Since D-Day (As Delivered)

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at a D-Day 80th anniversary event in Normandy, France.

— Lloyd J. Austin III 2024-06-06 15:15:00

'The New Convergence in the Indo-Pacific': Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the 2024 Shangri-La Dialogue (As Delivered)

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

— Lloyd J. Austin III 2024-06-01 04:13:23

Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the National Memorial Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery (As Delivered)

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at the National Memorial Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery, Va.

— Lloyd J. Austin III 2024-05-27 16:32:13

Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the United States Naval Academy Commencement (As Delivered)

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III gave remarks at the United States Naval Academy Commencement.

— Lloyd J. Austin III 2024-05-24 17:20:00

Opening Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the 22nd Ukraine Defense Contact Group (As Delivered)

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at the opening of the 22nd Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting.

— Lloyd J. Austin III 2024-05-20 12:25:00

'A Message of Expectations': Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at South Carolina State University's Commencement (As Delivered)

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered the commencement address at South Carolina State University.

— Lloyd J. Austin III 2024-05-10 17:07:00

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Opening Remarks at Senate Appropriations Committee, Defense Subcommittee Hearing on the Department of Defense Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee's Defense subcommittee hearing on DOD's FY 25 budget request.

— Lloyd J. Austin III; Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., Chairman 2024-05-08 18:21:58

Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's Change of Command Ceremony (As Delivered)

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command change of command ceremony.

— Lloyd J. Austin III 2024-05-04 01:31:56

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Opening Remarks at House Armed Services Committee Hearing on the Department of Defense Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III testified before the House Armed Services Committee about the Defense Department's fiscal year 2025 budget.

— Lloyd J. Austin III; Rep. Mike D. Rogers, R-Ala., Chairman 2024-04-30 14:37:00

Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Opening of the 21st Ukraine Defense Contact Group (As Delivered)

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered opening remarks before the 21st meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.

— Lloyd J. Austin 2024-04-26 15:25:22

Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks' Remarks for Earth Day

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks delivered remarks for Earth Day.

— Kathleen Hicks 2024-04-22 12:41:52