Kathleen H. Hicks, 35th Deputy Secretary of Defense

The Pentagon
Joined February 2021
In the wake of Russia’s unjust, full-scale invasion of Ukraine, I assembled an international coalition of some 50 countries to help Ukraine fight for its freedom. I'm proud of everything we accomplished to ensure Ukraine has the capabilities it needs to defend itself.
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Today, I hosted my final Ukraine Defense Contact Group as Secretary of Defense. As a collective, we’ve committed & provided more than $122 billion of security assistance to Ukraine as they fight to protect their people & their sovereignty from Russian aggression. I am incredibly proud of everything we’ve achieved together.
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The Department of Defense mourns the loss of President Jimmy Carter at age 100—a principled leader, America's longest-lived president, a great son of Georgia, a steadfast champion of human rights and democratic ideals, and a sailor in the U.S. Navy. Read my full statement.
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I thanked some of our troops and DoD civilians at the Defense Innovation Unit @DIU_x. Their contributions help deliver cutting-edge technology to our warfighters. I’m proud of their dedication to our nation’s defense.
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On Veterans Day, we honor the brave men and women who served in the U.S. military. The entire country is profoundly grateful to our veterans for their service—and to their families who have sacrificed alongside them.
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On behalf of the @DeptofDefense, I want to wish a happy National Veterans and Military Families Appreciation Month. Especially today—on Veterans Day—let us take a moment to honor and celebrate the service of all those who served and chose to put on the uniform to defend and protect our great nation.
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Don't Forget! Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday. Remember to set your clocks back one hour before bed. #FallBack 🕰️ 🍂
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Because of that, 850 survivors have been rescued, 650 miles of roads were cleared, 600,000 gallons of water were distributed, and 99% of power and communications have been restored. Today, I gave them my thanks.
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Members of the National Guard and Active Duty troops came together to support response and recovery efforts across North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. Without hesitation, these service members dropped everything to help their fellow citizens in crisis.
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Today we honor the brave men and women serving near and far from home. Your dedication and sacrifice inspire us each and every day. Thank you for your service. #NationalDayoftheDeployed.
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Engineers with @20thEngineerBde continue to use their skills and expertise to clear and repair roads in western NC. Since their arrival in the area, they have cleared almost 2,000 routes and removed over 1,000 obstacles. #HurricaneHelene @USArmy
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SSG Kyle Clark with 1-502nd Infantry Regiment "First Strike", 2nd Brigade Combat Team, speaks to the work him and his unit have been doing in Chimney Rock, N.C. assisting other organizations with Hurricane Helene relief efforts. #airassault #Helene
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The Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS will continue to cooperate among its defense focused partners to address shared challenges. I had a productive meeting at @NATO yesterday with some members of the Global Coalition where we reaffirmed our commitment to tackle the threat of extremism in the Middle East and every region of the world.
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"For those that need, from those who serve." As the temperatures drop, our Soldiers in western NC continue to distribute cold weather gear to the local communities. #HurricaneHelene #AATW @82ndABNDiv @101stAASLTDIV
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Proud to support! USNORTHCOM works year-round with our federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners to ensure plans, communications, and interagency relationships are always ready to support our lead federal agencies to deliver the right military-unique capabilities.
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Soldiers with @20thEngineerBde, @82ndABNDiv, and @101stAASLTDIV are working tirelessly to help everyone affected by #HurricaneHelene. They are providing much -needed supplies, and in return receiving thanks and goodwill from the community.
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#USNORTHCOM forces are proud to team up with the @USNationalGuard in support of the Dual Status Commander in N.C. #HurricaneHelene #MilitaryResponse #MilitarySupport @USArmyNorth @FORSCOM @18airbornecorps
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Following Hurricane Milton, our Guardsmen, active-duty service members, & civilian personnel are on the ground across the Southeast helping communities most in need. (1/2)
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At the request of @fema and in support of North Carolina and the @NCNationalGuard, @USArmyNorth has mobilized active-duty Title 10 troops to assist with #HurricaneHelene response and recovery efforts. More details: spr.ly/6016UZtjE
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USNORTHCOM has been fully engaged from the beginning with FEMA and the whole-of-government relief efforts related to Hurricane Helene, and will continue to work with our federal, state, and local partners to ensure we are supporting and coordinating response efforts.
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