Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivers remarks to junior officers and enlisted leaders during a State of the Force address at the at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 30, 2026. (DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Brann) Pentagon memo outlines plan to operationalize new ‘FORTRESS America’ program office The memorandum from the head of the A&S directorate was obtained by DefenseScoop. 1 hour ago By Brandi Vincent