Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks
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Kathleen H. Hicks, 35th Deputy Secretary of Defense
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http://defense.gov 25-02-2021 19:41:50
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I am honored to celebrate this Month of the Military Child by honoring the Operation 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.
.David Williams 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. defense.gov/News/Releases/…
The strategic value of information to decision-making is critical for our warfighters and industry partners—and that’s exactly why we stood up DOD Chief Digital & AI Office. Today, I swore in Dr. Plumb as the new CDAO chief, whose expertise will undoubtedly enhance the CDAO’s innovative efforts.
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: defense.gov/News/Releases/… Defence Australia
This year’s Department of Defense 🇺🇸 budget advances generational military investments we put in motion in 2021. For the fourth year in a row, our budget furthers our goals to defend the nation, take care of our people, and succeed through teamwork.
Today I joined women in tech to commemorate International Women's Day. The work that women do every day is sparking the breakthroughs that make our lives easier, ensure global security, and build and maintain peace around the world. #WomensHistoryMonth
Our nation's Veterans have more than earned their right to access comprehensive health care.
Last week, Veterans Affairs expanded health care for millions of Veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving at home or abroad.
I encourage all our Veterans and…