Secretary of War Flag Officer Announcements for Oct. 2, 2026

View Online IMMEDIATE RELEASE Secretary of War Flag Officer Announcements for Oct. 2, 2026 Oct. 2, 2026 Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced today that the president has made the following nominations: Navy Vice Adm. John B. Skillman for appointment to the grade of admiral, with assignment as vice chief of Naval Operations, Pentagon, Washington, D.C. Skillman is currently serving as deputy chief of Naval Operations for Integration of Capabilities and Resources, N8, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Pentagon, Washington, D.C. Navy Rear Adm. Benjamin R. Nicholson for appointment to the grade of vice admiral, with assignment as commander, Military Sealift Command, Norfolk, Virginia. Nicholson is currently serving as commander, Military Sealift Command, Norfolk, Virginia. Navy Rear Adm. Benjamin G. Reynolds for appointment to the grade of vice admiral, with assignment as deputy chief of Naval Operations for Integration of Capabilities and Resources, N8, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Pentagon, Washington, D.C. Reynolds is currently serving as deputy assistant secretary of the Navy for Budget/Director, Fiscal Management Division, N82, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Pentagon, Washington, D.C.

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Secretary of War Hegseth to Visit Colorado Springs for Send Me Tour

View Online IMMEDIATE RELEASE Secretary of War Hegseth to Visit Colorado Springs for Send Me Tour Oct. 2, 2026 Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will travel tomorrow to Colorado Springs, CO, as part of the Send Me Tour. Secretary Hegseth will deliver an address to 3,500 cadets and will also administer the oath of enlistment to new recruits at the Air Force vs. Navy game.

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Marine Corps Achieves FY26 Recruiting Mission, Secures Strong Start for FY27

View Online Marine Corps Achieves FY26 Recruiting Mission, Secures Strong Start for FY27 Oct. 2, 2026 |  By Jim Edwards, Marine Corps Recruiting Command Marine Corps Recruiting Command exceeded its fiscal year 2026 recruiting mission across every component and category, leading a historic, departmentwide rebound in military enlistments. Defying national trends and proving that the appeal of elite service remains unmatched, the Marine Corps' relentless recruiting force accessed 31,250 enlisted Marines, 1,672 officers, and 3,503 prior service reserve Marines in FY26. Notably, Marine recruiters maintained the Corps' legendary high-quality standards, exceeding War Department accession baselines in all categories. This achievement directly aligns with the department's emphasis on the value of service. "Our success this year is a testament to the disciplined execution of our elite recruiting force on the streets of America," said Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Walker M. Field, Marine Corps Recruiting Command commanding general. "Likewise, it is emblematic of the legion of young Americans who are choosing, of their own volition, to serve this great nation of ours. The few young Americans who earn the title of Marine espouse the rare trifecta of physical, intellectual and moral fortitude to become elite warriors." While recruiting duty remains challenging, the landscape in FY26, to include honoring the nation's 250th birthday, was the most favorable in the past five years. Driven by a high volume of interested applicants and paired with historically strong retention rates across the Corps, Marine recruiters not only met their goals; they aggressively positioned the service for the future.  Remarkably, the Marine Corps Recruiting Command has already contracted more than half of its entire FY27 mission, establishing a resilient, ready recruiting pool. "Our Marines have performed superbly, and they represent our Corps with pride and honor," said Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jesse J. Dorsey, Marine Corps Recruiting Command sergeant major. This sustained success aligns with and is accelerated by what the secretary of the Navy calls the department's "fight for the narrative," a unified public messaging strategy that ensures the American people understand the unmatched career, educational and professional value of military service.

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