Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing > U.S. Department of War > Transcript

SECRETARY HEGSETH:  Well, good morning. We just finished an update with Admiral Brad Cooper, the CENTCOM commander across the CENTCOM AOR; our leadership and troops, as you would expect, doing a fantastic job. Two days ago, under the direction and direct orders of President Donald J. Trump, the Department of War launched Operation Epic Fury, […]

Remembering those Oregonians who served, and died, onboard the USS Wasp: Memorial Day 2019

Gallery: Elmer Taylor, sailor blues, arms crossed; Joe Shelley, black suit and tie; John Parker, whites and white cap; Vincent Ruscilli, black suit, sleeve insignia In late summer 1942, the aircraft carrier USS Wasp zigzagged through Torpedo Junction, the area south of Guadalcanal where Japanese submarines were known to lie in wait. On board, the […]

What Basement Wall Cracks Really Mean for Your Foundation

Noticing cracks in your basement walls can be alarming for any homeowner. While some cracks may appear small or harmless at first, others can signal deeper issues affecting the structure of your home. Basement walls are constantly under pressure from the surrounding soil, and over time, this pressure can lead to cracks forming in the […]