Hegseth Authorizes Off-Duty Service Members to Carry Private Firearms on Installations

View Online Hegseth Authorizes Off-Duty Service Members to Carry Private Firearms on Installations April 2, 2026 |  By Matthew Olay Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum directing military installation commanders to allow War Department personnel — namely, uniformed service members — to request to carry privately owned firearms while in their nonofficial duty capacity on DOW property within the United States.  "Before today, it was virtually impossible … for War Department personnel to get permission to carry and store their own personal weapons aligned with the state laws where we operate our installations. … Well, that's no longer," Hegseth said during a social media video released today.  "The memo I'm signing today directs installation commanders to allow requests for personal protection — to carry a privately owned firearm — with the presumption that it is necessary for personal protection," he continued.      At the video's outset, Hegseth said the U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment applies to all Americans, including those in uniform.  "The War Department's uniformed service members are trained at the highest and unwavering standards. These warfighters — entrusted with the safety of our nation — are no less entitled to exercise their God-given right to keep and bear arms than any other American," Hegseth said.     He then cited several active-shooter incidents on U.S. military installations in recent years as examples of when personnel having the ability to return fire on the threat could potentially have reduced the human damage inflicted.  Specifically, Hegseth mentioned the Dec. 9, 2019, terrorist attack at Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, which killed three men and injured eight others; the Aug. 6, 2025, shooting and wounding of five soldiers by one of their fellow soldiers at Fort Stewart, Georgia; and the shooting of two individuals — one whom died — at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, as recently as March 17. "Recent events … have made clear that some threats are closer to home than we would like," he said, adding, "In these instances, minutes are a lifetime, and our service members have the courage and training to make those precious short minutes count." The memo to senior Pentagon leadership, defense agency and War Department field activity directors titled "Non-Official Personal Protection Arming on Department of War Property," states that the new policy is consistent with section 526 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016.   That section of the FY16 NDAA reads that the secretary of [war] "may authorize a member of the armed forces who is assigned to duty at the installation, center or facility to carry an appropriate firearm on the installation, center, or facility if the commander determines that carrying such a firearm is necessary as a personal, or force protection measure."  The memo goes on to state that the undersecretary of war for intelligence and security will be responsible for updating War Department Manual 5200.08 — the document that lays out physical security measures for DOW, and that will authorize permitting officials to review service member requests to carry personally owned firearms.  The memo also makes clear that, when considering personal carry applications, permitting officials must apply "a presumption of approval."    "If a request is for some reason denied, the reason for that denial will be in writing and will explain — in detail — the basis for that [decision]," Hegseth said.  "Again, the presumption is service members will be able to have their Second Amendment right on post," he reiterated. The memo further elaborates on Hegseth's point by stating, "If the rejection of an application is necessary, the rejection shall be in writing and explain the objective, clearly describable, and individualized basis for such decision. The review shall be a dispassionate and commonsense application of applicable law and standards."  Additionally, the memo addresses the thousands of uniformed personnel who work at the Pentagon, stating that the building's police force — the Pentagon Force Protection Agency — shall also apply a presumption of approval to all personal-carry applications.  However, the memo stops short of allowing personal-carry within the walls of the building.  Rather, it states that the Pentagon Force Protection Agency must allow fair consideration for Pentagon personnel to "store a privately owned firearm in a vehicle on the Pentagon Reservation," pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulations.   Hegseth ended his video message by underscoring the importance of recognizing the Second Amendment rights of men and women in uniform.  "Not all enemies are foreign, nor are they all outside of our borders — some are domestic," he said, in reference to the oath all U.S. uniformed service members take upon swearing to serve their country.  "Confirming your God-given right to self-protection is what I am signing into action today, and I'm proud to do so," the secretary concluded, just before signing the memo.

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Contracts for April 2, 2026

View Online FOR RELEASE AT 5 PM ET Contracts For April 2, 2026 NAVY General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Connecticut, is awarded a $1,265,790,364 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to a previously awarded contract (N00024-20-C-2120) for lead yard support and development studies and design efforts related to Virginia-class submarines. This contract modification includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of the contract change to $2,491,982,722. Work will be performed in Groton, Connecticut (91%); Newport News, Virginia (8%); Newport, Rhode Island (<1%); and Quonset Point, Rhode Island (<1%), and is expected to be completed by April 2027. Fiscal 2026 research, development, test and evaluation (Navy) funds in the amount of $139,997,575 (64%); fiscal 2023 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $46,977,000 (22%); fiscal 2022 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $10,706,000 (5%); fiscal 2024 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $11,583,799 (5%); fiscal 2021 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $3,476,681 (2%); fiscal 2020 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $1,500,000 (1%); fiscal 2026 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $2,400,000 (1%); fiscal 2019 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $750,000 (<1%); and fiscal 2025 research, development, test and evaluation (Navy) funds in the amount of $1,092,340 (<1%), will be obligated at time of award, of which $1,092,340 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity. General Dynamics Mission Systems Inc., Pittsfield, Massachusetts, was awarded a $60,811,614 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to previously awarded contract (N6339424C0004) to exercise options for design agent services and lifecycle sustainment services in support of Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ships. Work will be performed in San Diego, California and is expected to be completed by March 2027. Fiscal 2026 operations and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $494,072 (30%); fiscal 2025 other procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $490,000 (30%); fiscal 2025 research, development, test and evaluation (Navy) funds in the amount of $306,000 (18%); fiscal 2026 research, development, test and evaluation (Navy) funds in the amount of $200,000 (12%); fiscal 2026 other procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $109,862 (7%); and fiscal 2024 other procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $58,131 (4%) will be obligated at time of award, of which $858,203 will expire at the end of the fiscal year. Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division, Port Hueneme, California, is the contracting activity. (Awarded March 30, 2026). Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded a $48,544,341 modification (P00017) to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (N0001924C0011). This modification adds scope to procure special tooling and test equipment in support of F-35 production and modifications for the Joint Strike Fighter program for the Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, and F-35 Cooperative Program Partners. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas (48.1%); Marietta, Georgia (26.9%); Westminster, Colorado (20.7%); Palmdale, California (2.1%); various locations outside the continental U.S. (2%); and various locations within the continental U.S. (0.2%), and is expected to be completed in March 2031. Fiscal 2025 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funds in the amount of $19,129,490; fiscal 2025 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $18,914,989; and F-35 cooperative program partner funds in the amount of $8,061,920, will be obligated at time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competed. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity. Professional Contract Services Inc., Austin, Texas, was awarded a $40,865,883 modification to a contract (N40085-20-D-0040) for base operations support services. This modification provides for the exerciser of option six of the original award and brings the estimated total cumulative contract value to $281,489,230. Work will be performed at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia, and its outlying support sites and will be completed by March 2027. Fiscal 2026 operation and maintenance, (Navy) funds in the amount of $38,233,793 for the recurring work portion will be obligated via task order, and will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Mid-Atlantic, Portsmouth, Virginia, is the contracting activity. (Awarded April 1, 2026). The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Missouri, is awarded a $12,074,613 cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001926F0221) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001921G0006). This order is for the phase I structural repair manual general development procedures to provide the Government with the ability to perform basic inspection, repair evaluation, and structural repairs for negligible/minor damage and, when applicable, corrosion mitigation procedures for all engineering, development and manufacturing and system demonstration test articles for MQ-25A aircraft. Work will be performed in St. Louis, Missouri and is expected to be completed in March 2028. Fiscal 2025 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $4,255,948 will be obligated at the time of award, all of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competed. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.  AIR FORCE Parker Hannifin Corporation, Irvine, California, has been awarded a $33,945,621 firm-fixed price requirements contract modification (P00038) to previously awarded FA810918D0004 for the remanufacture of C-5 Aircraft Flight Control Manifolds. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $266,776,416 from $232,830,795. Work will be performed in Irvine, California and is expected to be completed by April 4, 2027. No funds are being obligated at the time of award.  The Air Force Sustainment Center, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is the contracting activity. Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Woodland Hills, California has been awarded a $18,930,001 modification (P00016) to previously awarded FA8128-21-D-0001 for Inertial Navigation Element Engineering Services.  The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $33,930,000 from $14,999,999. Work will be performed at Salt Lake City, Utah and is expected to be completed by March 4, 2032. No funds are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, Air-Launched Cruise Missile Sustainment Contracting Division, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma is the contracting activity. PlanetiQ Global Weather & Climate Solutions, Inc., Golden, Colorado, has been awarded a $14,993,986 Sequential Phase II Small Business Innovation Research Strategic Funding Increase Firm Fixed Price Contract for the Commercial Weather Data Program. This contract provides for the development of Global Navigation Satellite Systems Polarimetric Radio Occultation.  Work will be performed at Golden, Colorado  and is expected to be completed by March 31, 2030. This contract was a sole source acquisition. Fiscal year 2025 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $1,513,913 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Weather Branch, Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts is the contracting activity (FA233026CB003). (Awarded on March 31, 2026). Rally Point Management, LLC, Fort Walton Beach, Florida has been awarded a $9,413,162 modification (P00013) to previously awarded FA489023F0023 for providing Air Force Office of Special Investigations with Locally Employed Person Screening Teams.  The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $34,454,966 from $25,041,804. Work will be performed at various locations and is expected to be completed by April 28, 2028. Fiscal year 2026 operations and maintenance funds in the amount of $9,079,250 are being obligated at time of award.  The Headquarters Air Combat Command, Acquisition Management & Integration Center, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, is the contracting activity.  ARMY Pittman-Sealevel LLC,* St. Rose, Louisiana, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana, Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction Project Reserve Relief, and I-55 Pump Stations and Drainage Structures (WSLP-114). The amount of this action is $419,667. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in La Place, Louisiana, with an estimated completion date of May 29, 2030. Fiscal 2022 construction, Corps of Engineers, civil funds in the amount of $419,667,888 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, is the contracting activity (W912P8-26-C-A012). DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY SupplyCore Inc.,* Rockford, Illinois, has been awarded a maximum $80,000,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for facilities maintenance, repair and operations supplies. This was a sole-source acquisition using justification 10 U.S. Code 3204 (a)(1), as stated in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1. This is a 214-day bridge contract with no option periods. Locations of performance are Nebraska, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Missouri, Kentucky and Michigan, with a Nov. 2, 2026, ordering period end date. Using customers are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2026 through 2027 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE8E3-26-D-0006). SupplyCore Inc.,* Rockford, Illinois, has been awarded a maximum $60,000,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for facilities maintenance, repair and operations supplies. This was a sole-source acquisition using justification 10 U.S. Code 3204 (a)(1), as stated in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1. This is a 214-day bridge contract with no option periods. Locations of performance are California, Washington, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming, with a Nov. 2, 2026, ordering period end date. Using customers are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2026 through 2027 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE8E3-26-D-0005). Bimbo Bakeries USA Inc., Irving, Texas, has been awarded a maximum $21,375,000 fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for fresh bread and bakery items. This was a competitive acquisition with one response received. This is a three-year contract with no option periods. Location of performance is Georgia, with an April 7, 2029, ordering period end date. Using military services are Army and Air Force. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2026 through 2029 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE300-26-D-W007). Global Advanced Metals USA,* Boyertown, Pennsylvania, has been awarded a maximum $15,070,000 firm-fixed-price delivery order (SP8000-26-F0013) issued against a five-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (SP8000-25-D-0005) for Tantalum ingots. This is a sole-source acquisition using justification 10 U.S. Code 3204 (a)(1), as stated in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1. This is a three-year contract with no option periods. The delivery order end date is April 1, 2029. Using military services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Command. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2025 transaction funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Contracting Services Office, Columbus, Ohio.   T Square Logistics Services Corp., Colorado Springs, Colorado (SPE603-26-C-5010, $14,807,354); and BSH Management Services LLC, doing business as Blackson Arrow, Merritt Island, Florida (SPE603-26-C-5011, $9,601,702), have each been awarded a firm-fixed‐price contract issued against solicitation SPE603-25-R-0512 for Government-Owned Contractor-Operated retail/bulk fuel services. This was a competitive acquisition with eight responses received. These are four‐year base contracts with one-five‐year option period, and one option to extend, not to exceed six months. Location of performance is Texas, with an April 30, 2030, performance completion date. Using military service is Air Force. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2026 through 2030 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Energy, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.  *Small business

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Department of War Annual Recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

View Online IMMEDIATE RELEASE Department of War Annual Recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month April 2, 2026 The Department of War recognizes April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month as part of its ongoing efforts to counter sexual assault in the Total Force. "Sexual assault is unacceptable, period, and has no place in our military. It is contrary to our institutional values, the warrior ethos, and our overall readiness," said Anthony J. Tata, under secretary of war for personnel and readiness, adding that, "Awareness, prevention, and support are a shared responsibility. We expect every member of the Department of War community to help root out harmful behaviors, maintain standards, and continue to drive necessary change throughout the force." Eliminating sexual assault in the military requires unwavering, year-round commitment. The ongoing DoW sexual assault awareness and prevention campaign, "STEP FORWARD: Prevent. Report. Advocate," calls on the Total Force to confront and counter harmful behaviors, provide victim assistance, and strengthen command climates. "The warrior ethos demands integrity, honor, and courage — on and off the battlefield. Sexual assault violates every one of those values," said Dr. Nate Galbreath, director of the Department's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office. "To Step Forward is to live up to those expectations. It means having the integrity to intervene, the courage to seek help, and the honor to create a climate of dignity and respect. Those standards build a lethal force where every warfighter is safe, respected, and ready for the fight." If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, please reach out to the Safe Helpline at (877) 995-5247 or SafeHelpline.org/live-chat for anonymous, 24/7, one-on-one support. More information can be found on the SAPRO website at https://www.sapr.mil/saapm.

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Florida National Guard Battalion Performs First Minuteman Rotation

View Online Florida National Guard Battalion Performs First Minuteman Rotation April 2, 2026 |  By Army Lt. Col. Carla Raisler Soldiers assigned to the Florida Army National Guard's 3rd Battalion, 265th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, trained alongside the 82nd Airborne Division during a Joint Readiness Training Center rotation at Fort Polk, Louisiana, March 15-20.  The training marked the first time a guard unit has integrated into an active-duty JRTC rotation under the National Guard's new minuteman rotation concept.  The concept aligns National Guard annual training with JRTC rotations, allowing units to meet their 15-day requirement while operating alongside active-duty formations. Army National Guard leaders say the approach boosts readiness and interoperability across the total force.  Several senior leaders visited the rotation March 19-20, highlighting the expansion of opportunities for guard units to train in high-intensity environments.  "This is about building a total force that can close with and destroy the enemy," said Army Lt. Gen. Jon M. Stubbs, Army National Guard director. "What we are seeing here is a National Guard battalion fully integrated with an active-duty brigade, delivering a capability that is critical on today's battlefield."  At JRTC, often referred to as "the box," units contend with a near-peer opponent, limited resources and extended operations. This environment tests a unit's ability to operate under stress while maintaining command and control across dispersed terrain.    The guard battalion delivered short-range air defense capabilities focusing on countering unmanned aerial systems and low-altitude threats. Soldiers employed AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel radar and AN/TWQ-1 Avenger air defense systems while repositioning with maneuver elements to protect command posts, logistics hubs and key terrain.  A group of soldiers moved with the brigade, while the battalion headquarters operated as a division-level air defense element in a simulated environment. Senior leaders said the integration allowed the unit to train as it would fight in a real-world conflict.    Army Lt. Col. Adam Bailey, commander of the 3rd Battalion, said the unit prepared for the rotation through multiple command post exercises with the 82nd Airborne Division before arriving at the training center.  "Coming to JRTC, we rapidly integrated into division's scheme of maneuver and protection plan. That enabled us to execute a true short-range air defense mission in support of a division," Bailey said.    The brigade's dispersed operations exposed it to more aerial threats, especially small drones that disrupt command and control or target sustainment operations.    Army Col. Daniel Leard, 3rd Brigade Combat Team commander, said the guard unit filled a critical capability gap.  "Air defense is a critical enabler — we could not have executed our mission without them," Leard said. "The soldiers of integrated with our team on the fly. They were experts on their systems and that made an immediate impact."    In addition to aligning training, the minuteman rotation enables units to build readiness in a high-intensity environment alongside active-duty forces.    Army Command Sgt. Maj. James Kendrick, who previously served as the command sergeant major of the Florida National Guard, said the training reflects how the force will operate in future conflicts.    "This is exactly where our soldiers need to be," Kendrick said. "Training at this level, with this kind of realism, ensures they are ready to deploy and fight as part of a larger team."    The approach does not replace traditional Army National Guard rotations but expands access to advanced training while supporting soldiers' civilian careers, education and communities. Stubbs said the goal is to integrate a guard element into every JRTC rotation.    For junior soldiers, the experience highlighted the pace and complexity of modern warfare.    "You see how everything connects," said Army Sgt. Jason Dumervile, Florida National Guard. "We are not just protecting ourselves — we are protecting the whole brigade so they can accomplish their mission."  Florida National Guard leaders say the battalion's performance demonstrates the value of integrating guard units into active-duty training environments as the Army adapts to evolving threats.    "I'm incredibly proud of our Florida guardsmen," said Army Maj. Gen. John D. Haas, Florida adjutant general. "They're highly disciplined and have benefitted from great leadership to ensure they're trained and ready."

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Space Launch Delta 45 Supports Artemis II Historic Mission

View Online Space Launch Delta 45 Supports Artemis II Historic Mission April 2, 2026 |  By Space Force 2nd Lt. Christian Malaniak, Space Launch Delta 45 Yesterday evening, NASA's Artemis II mission successfully launched from the Eastern Range at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, with four astronauts bound for lunar orbit. This historic moment would not have been possible without the dedication and commitment of Space Launch Delta 45 personnel.  There are many steps involved in ensuring a safe and successful launch. From oversight of range operations to planning potential emergency response, members of SLD 45 aim to guarantee all launches from the Eastern Range keep the launch vehicle, range personnel and the local community safe.  The mission starts before the launch countdown begins. Members of the SLD 45 team are responsible for analyzing specific payloads, launch vehicles and their proposed trajectories to compute hazard zones. These zones span land, sea and air and are a crucial to ensuring no person or vehicle is operating within a specified distance of the pad.  "Each hazardous area reflects hours of trajectory analysis, debris analysis and coordination across multiple agencies," said Emma Cusano, SLD 45 flight safety analyst and aerospace engineer. "When it comes to launch, safety is our No. 1 priority, regardless of whether it is crewed or not." Prior to launch, the SLD 45 Office of Emergency Management coordinates with state and local leaders to develop plans for an anomaly. Taking the hazard zones into account, the office proactively decides on where roadblocks should be placed, how traffic will flow and where emergency response vehicles will be staged in case of necessary response. "We are committed to doing everything we can in the planning phase to ensure we are ready to execute our emergency response plans," said Air Force Master Sgt. Robert Ridgway, SLD 45 installation emergency manager. "Having effective plans in place is necessary for both ensuring the safety of the local community and the astronauts in the capsule." The Office of Emergency Management oversees and activates the launch emergency operations center. The operations center's primary function is to survey and respond to any and all potential dangers a launch could pose to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Because of the inherently volatile nature of spaceflight, the center remains staffed during launch to act as a node for disseminating emergency information and direction. To safely get the launch vehicle from the pad to orbit, the 1st Range Operations Squadron and the 45th Weather Squadron are key players in each mission. The 1st Range Operations Squadron is responsible for performing real-time command and control of the Eastern Range. The team continuously analyzes telemetry data, weather and numerous other factors to determine whether a launch is safe to proceed. The 45th Weather Squadron supplements the squadron in its uninterrupted investigation of current and future conditions. Weather plays a crucial role in safety and launch success as inclement conditions can damage rockets and payloads. Examining the weather helps to advise SLD 45 personnel on the console. "Access to space would not be possible without the contributions of SLD 45 and its oversight of the Eastern Range," said Space Force Col. Joyce Bulson, SLD 45 deputy commander for operations. "These contributions enabled more than 100 launches in 2025, and we aim to only increase the pace." South of Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, the 45th Logistics Readiness Squadron postures airfield support to facilitate the Air Force Detachment 3's human spaceflight recovery team, which plays the role of overseeing rescue forces at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida. "I am extremely proud of the members of SLD 45 and their continued determination in executing the mission. These professionals train day in and day out to guarantee space access," said Space Force Col. Brian Chatman, SLD 45 commander. "They are the driving force to maintaining U.S. presence and superiority in the space domain." In addition to the components already mentioned that support launch, SLD 45 includes many more teams and organizations that enable space launch from the Eastern Range. As the pace of launches and mass to orbit increases, SLD 45 personnel remain committed to safety and mission success.

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