March 17, 2026 War Department Senior Leaders Prioritize Western Hemispheric Security The War Department is prioritizing security in the Western Hemisphere, which is integral to U.S. homeland defense, said Joseph M. Humire, performing the duties of assistant secretary of war for homeland defense and Americas security affairs.
March 5, 2026 Hegseth Promotes Regional Border Security, Signs Joint Security Declaration at Inaugural Counter Cartel Conference Secretary of War Pete Hegseth underscored the importance of strong, regional border security during the inaugural Americas Counter Cartel Conference at U.S. Southern Command headquarters in Doral, Fla.