That’s called “jointness,” about which Hegseth knows little. He touted his Army background in the National Guard as a qualification to be secretary of Defense, but just as different cultures, goals and methods divide allies in a coalition, they also divide military branches.

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Troy Meink, an Air Force veteran and the principal deputy director of the National Reconnaissance Office, to serve as the next Air Force secretary.

Pete Hegseth, a former corporal and morning television host, is set to become the new Secretary of Defense. Despite his lack of political experience, his nomination has received support from the U.S.

Every one of Hegseth’s predecessors emphasized unity and a diverse military as key to national progress and defense.

Pete Hegseth was sworn in as defense secretary Saturday morning, declaring it an “honor of a lifetime," and he promised to put America first by bringing peace through strength.

President-elect Trump on Thursday named Troy Meink, a top spy chief who has previously served as a missile engineer, as his pick for secretary of the Air Force. Trump said in a statement on Truth

Vice President Vance cast a tie-breaking vote as Hegseth overcame allegations of sexual assault, public drunkenness and questions of financial mismanagement to win Senate approval.

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth late Friday, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon.

President-elect Donald Trump has named Troy Meink, a former Air Force KC-135 tanker navigator and former deputy of the National Reconnaissance Office, as his choice to serve as the top civilian leader

Dave McCormick's vote helped Hegseth overcome three GOP defections for be confirmed as secretary of defense. Democrat John Fetterman voted no.

A Princeton and Harvard-educated former combat veteran, Hegseth went on to make a career at Fox News, where he hosted a weekend show. Trump tapped him as the defense secretary to lead an organization with nearly 2.1 million service members, about 780,000 civilians and a budget of $850 billion.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has named an acting defense secretary because his choice to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth ... management and the office of general counsel and others ...