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Join DEFENSE NOW for the official Department of the Army (DA) and General Officer Retirement Ceremony, broadcast from historic Conmy Hall at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Today, we honor the decades of dedicated service, sacrifice, and leadership of retiring U.S. Army Soldiers and Department of the Army Civilians.

This prestigious military ceremony features full military honors, including performances and formations by the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own."

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Vice President JD Vance traveled to Plover, Wisconsin, today to tour Pointe Precision and deliver remarks following President Trump's State of the Union address. Joined by Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), Vance highlighted the administration's ongoing focus on reviving the American manufacturing sector, stabilizing the economy, and securing domestic supply chains for critical aerospace and defense components. We break down the key takeaways from the Vice President's visit to the heartland.

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Watch the official Department of Defense retirement ceremony honoring Mr. Rowayne A. Schatz Jr., celebrating his decades of dedicated service to the United States.

Mr. Schatz retires from his senior civilian role within the DoD, capping off an extraordinary career of leadership. Prior to his civilian service, he served with distinction as a Major General in the U.S. Air Force, where his critical roles included Vice Commander of the Air Mobility Command and Director of Operations and Plans for U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM). Join us as the Pentagon honors a true legacy of military and civilian service.

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Vice President JD Vance and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz just announced a massive, nationwide crackdown on healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse. With the launch of the new CRUSH initiative, the Trump administration is shifting from a "pay and chase" model to deploying advanced AI to stop improper payments in real-time.

Welcome to DEFENSE NOW, where we bring you the latest updates on U.S. policy, government accountability, and national security. In this video, we break down the newest aggressive moves to protect vulnerable Americans, including a freeze on $259.5 million in Medicaid funding to Minnesota and a nationwide moratorium on new Medicare suppliers to stop "fly-by-night" billing schemes. We also cover HHS Secretary RFK Jr.’s warning to bad actors exploiting the system.

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U.S. Marines and Sailors gather at Camp Pendleton to honor 85 years of the legendary 1st Marine Division. On February 20, 2026, the oldest, largest, and most decorated active-duty division in the United States Marine Corps—the "Blue Diamond"—hosted a historic battle colors rededication ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. Watch as these elite warriors celebrate nearly a century of battlefield excellence, honoring the legacy of those who fought in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and modern conflicts. The ceremony serves as a powerful reminder of the division's unmatched history and combat readiness.

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100-year-old retired Navy Captain Royce Williams is officially inducted into the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. After keeping his legendary 1952 Korean War dogfight a secret for over 50 years, this Medal of Honor recipient takes his rightful place in military history.

In November 1952, flying an F9F-5 Panther, Williams engaged seven Soviet MiG-15s in a brutal 35-minute dogfight—the longest in U.S. military history. He shot down four enemy fighters and returned to his carrier with 263 bullet holes in his aircraft. Because the clash involved direct combat with the Soviets, the mission was heavily classified for decades.

Today, following his Medal of Honor presentation at the State of the Union, the truth is fully recognized. Watch the full Hall of Heroes induction ceremony and tribute.

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Inside the Pentagon’s prestigious Hall of Heroes, the U.S. Navy honors its absolute best. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle presents the 45th Annual Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Leadership Award to two exceptional commanders: Cmdr. Joseph Campbell (former CO of the Seawolf-class USS Jimmy Carter) and Cmdr. Desmond Walker (former CO of the Arleigh Burke-class USS Stout).

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President Donald Trump just delivered his 2026 State of the Union Address to a divided Congress amid a DHS shutdown and rising global tensions. Here is everything you need to know about the President’s speech and the official Democratic response.

In his first official SOTU of his second term, President Trump pushed back against recent Supreme Court rulings to announce a new 15% across-the-board tariff plan, addressed escalating tensions with Iran, and doubled down on border security.

Following the address, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivered the Democratic response, focusing on the rising cost of living and framing the party as a steady alternative. We also break down Senator Alex Padilla's Spanish-language rebuttal and the dramatic congressional boycott on the National Mall.

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U.S. military's newest technical experts graduate from the Defense Information School's Basic Television Equipment Maintenance Course (BTVEM) Class 080-25! These service members are trained to maintain, operate, and repair the critical audio and visual information systems that keep military broadcasting running across the globe. Join us in honoring their hard work and dedication.

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President Donald Trump delivers his 2026 State of the Union address. Watch live and get key updates on the economy, border security, and the midterm agenda.

Join us for President Donald J. Trump's 2026 State of the Union (SOTU) address to a joint session of Congress on February 24, 2026.

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