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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will visit Newport News, Virginia, on Monday as part of his 'Arsenal of Freedom' tour, focusing on revitalizing U.S. manufacturing and strengthening the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). The initiative aims to enhance national security and global stability through a robust DIB supported by the American workforce.

Hegseth will administer the oath of enlistment to new recruits during his visit. The tour highlights the need to address manufacturing challenges impacting military readiness and promotes a revised defense acquisition approach that prioritizes speed, innovation, and reduced bureaucratic hurdles. The goal is to establish a more agile defense ecosystem that can rapidly provide necessary tools to U.S. warfighters.