Pete Hegseth: “A Pacific dominated by any hegemon would unravel the regional balance of power and undermine the equilibrium we all seek…”

Without these funds, we face critical shortfalls that threaten our ability to also simply pay our service members, rapidly replenish equipment and munitions, and sustain vital operations without disruption.

Their fearless response represents the pinnacle of combat heroism. Simply put, valor.

We hope it doesn't have to go in that direction.

Standalone Article II authorities exist for us to conduct this operation on behalf of the defense of the American people.