Friday, February 20, 2026

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Apache Liftoff
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Opposing Forces
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Security Duty
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Musical Enrichment
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Offloading Cargo
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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Secretary of War General Officer Announcements for February 19, 2026

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Secretary of War General Officer Announcements for February 19, 2026
Feb. 19, 2026

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced today that the president has made the following nomination:

Air Force Brig. Gen. Erica R. Austin for appointment to the grade of major general. Austin is currently serving as mobilization assistant to the Deputy Judge Advocate General, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, D.C.

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UPDATED: Today in DOW: Feb. 19, 2026

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Today in DOW: Feb. 19, 2026
Open Press Events
Secretary of War
Secretary of War

The secretary travels to Nashville, Tennessee, today to deliver remarks as the headline speaker at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Freedom 250 Celebration. For more information regarding the event, visit https://nrb.org/sec-pete-hegseth-to-headline-nrb-freedom-250-celebration-at-2026-convention/.

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Deputy Secretary of War
Deputy Secretary of War

The deputy secretary has no public or media events on his schedule.   Read More >

Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff

The chairman has no public or media events on his schedule.   Read More >

Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff

The vice chairman has no public or media events on his schedule.   Read More >

 

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