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“Today, we revere their courage. Today, we remember their valor and sacrifice.”
From The Washington Times
Donald Trump’s defence secretary said the US had begun upgrading its military forces in Japan to set up a “war-fighting” headquarters, as the allies attempt to build a more formidable deterrence agai...
From The Financial Times
Mr. Hegseth said the Trump administration would abide by promises to increase security cooperation with its staunch ally.
From The New York Times

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Hegseth joins veterans, generals to mark 80th anniversary of battle of Iwo Jima
A handful of retired Marines — all in the late 90s or over 100 — joined Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Japan’s Prime Minister Takeru Ishida on Saturday to mark the anniversary of one of the bloodiest battles of World War II in the Pacific that ended 80 years ago this week.
Hegseth vows to strengthen alliance with Japan as he joins Iwo Jima memorial service
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Saturday praised American-Japanese friendship and trust while attending a memorial service on Iwo Jima to honor those who died in a pivotal World War II battle.
Defense Secretary Hegseth visits Iwo Jima, meets with US veterans
In his first trip to Japan, U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth visited Iwo Jima and attended a memorial with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
FirstFT: Pete Hegseth says US planning a ‘war-fighting’ base in Japan
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U.S. Defense Chief Calls Japan Vital Ally in Deterring China’s Regional Aggression
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized Japans key role in countering Chinese military assertiveness, calling it essential for establishing credible deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, particularly across the
US and Japan "stand firmly together" says Hegseth on Japan tour
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth met with the Japanese Prime Minister and American troops in Japan on Sunday as he seeks to bolster joint operations amid China's expanding military assertiveness and North Korea's nuclear and missile development.
Hegseth Pledges to Step Up Military Cooperation With Japan
The U.S. defense secretary sought to reassure its ally over security ties and vowed to speed up the creation of a joint “war-fighting headquarters” to deter China.
Pentagon chief Hegseth says 'warrior' Japan indispensable to deter China
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Sunday that Japan was indispensable in tackling Chinese aggression by helping Washington establish a "credible" deterrence in the region, including across the Taiwan Strait.
Hegseth, Japanese leaders warn of ‘severe’ threats, tout defense upgrades as China concerns grow
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba wrapped up a high-level meeting Sunday with a stark warning that security threats in the Asia Pacific region are “severe,
DOD removed pages about Native American Iwo Jima veteran Ira Hayes — then restored one, with changes
In early 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense removed at least two web pages related to Ira Hayes, a Native American veteran best known for appearing in a photograph of six men ra
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Pentagon’s DEI Website Purge Draws Backlash for Purging Websites on Iwo Jima Flag-Raiser, Navajo Code Talkers, Black Medal of Honor Recipient
The Pentagon is facing backlash as multiple Department of Defense websites featuring military veterans who are women, minorities, or members of the LGBTQ+ community have been removed, archived, or edited as part of an effort by President Donald Trump's administration to purge "DEI" content.
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‘DEI’ purge prompts Pentagon to remove webpage on Iwo Jima flag-raiser
The Pentagon said that the page and others, which were removed under the Trump administration’s wide-ranging crackdown on diversity measures, were being restored.
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DOD Spox Defends Removal of Jackie Robinson Website — But Then It’s Quietly Restored
In new statement, Pentagon defends its decision to pull down content highlight the service of Jackie Robinson, the Iwo Jima flag-raising Marines, the Navajo Code Talkers, etc., citing the "DEI" framing. “Everyone at the Defense Department loves Jackie ...
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Hegseth joins WWII memorial service on his first trip to Japan and vows to strengthen alliance
The 1945 Battle of Iwo Jima is best known for the photo by The Associated Press’ Joe Rosenthal showing six Marines raising the U.S. flag over Mount Suribachi. About 70,000 American troops fought ...
'It hurts my heart': Arizona tribal leaders call on Pentagon to restore web pages honoring Native war heroes
The pages featured Navajo Code Talkers and the Marine from Arizona who helped plant the flag at Iwo Jima. Trump's DEI ban led to deletion.
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‘My dad didn’t go to war for nothing’: Pentagon scrubs Native American heroes from website
Prominent Native American figures in U.S. military history have been erased from the U.S. Department of Defense’s website as part of the sweeping effort stemming from President Donald Trump’s executive order banning diversity,
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