David Vergun

Gainesville

Associate Editor and Writer, Department of Defense and Contributor at Freelance

Writer-Editor for the @DeptofDefense at the Pentagon

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Articles

Trump lauds cadets for choosing service, honor over civilian life

1 week ago | army.mil | David Vergun

WEST POINT, N.Y. — "No task has ever been too tough for America's Army, and now that 250-year legacy of glory and pride belongs to you," President Donald J. Trump told more than 1,000 cadets while delivering the commencement address to the 2025 graduating class of the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., on Saturday, May 24, 2025. "You are the greatest fighting force in the history of the world." The president noted that each cadet on the field could have taken an easier path.
Service Members Honor Fallen During National Memorial Day Concert

1 week ago | 315aw.afrc.af.mil | David Vergun

Published May 26, 2025 By David Vergun DOD News The National Memorial Day Concert took place yesterday on the lawn of the Capitol with Gold Star families, wounded warriors and members of the public in attendance. Musicians from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and the National Symphony Orchestra performed, as well as multiple color guards representing the six services.
Hegseth Reminds Americans Freedom Comes at a Cost

1 week ago | 315aw.afrc.af.mil | David Vergun

Published May 25, 2025 By David Vergun DOD News Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered the State of Freedom address today ahead of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina, reminding Americans of the ultimate sacrifice made by service members. The price of freedom is not free, he said, mentioning that the names of the fallen are affixed on the windshields of every driver at the race.
5/26/25 Korean News and Commentary

2 weeks ago | myemail.constantcontact.com | David Vergun |Thomas J. Maresca |Lee Jong-hyun |Jeong Tae Joo

Quotes of the Day:"Their sacrifice was great, their dedication was complete, and their courage was unwavering."– Unknown"Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it."– Unknown"Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility."– Eleanor Roosevelt1. Hegseth Highlights Importance of Remembering Korean War2. S. Korean candidate Kim Moon-soo backs Trump summit with Kim Jong Un: adviser3.
5/25/25 National Security News and Commentary

2 weeks ago | myemail.constantcontact.com | David Vergun |James Marson |Matthew Luxmoore |Léonie Allard

Quotes of the Day:“But there seems to have been an actual decline in rational thinking. The United States had become a place where entertainers and professional athletes were mistaken for people of importance. They were idolized and treated as leaders; their opinions were sought on everything and they took themselves just as seriously – after all, if an athlete is paid a million or more a year he knows he is important…”– Robert A.
Service leaders discuss budget, combat readiness

3 weeks ago | cavazossentinel.com | David Vergun

Editor’s note: This article has been shortened for the Sentinel. For the full story, visit defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4178142/service-leaders-discuss-budget-combat-readiness. The Army is building a force that is leaner, more lethal and better equipped to operate in contested domains with speed and precision, said Gen. James J. Mingus, vice chief of staff of the Army, who testified on a panel May 6 during a House Armed Services Committee subcommittee hearing on military readiness.
Service leaders discuss budget, combat readiness

3 weeks ago | army.mil | David Vergun

WASHINGTON — The Army is building a force that is leaner, more lethal and better equipped to operate in contested domains with speed and precision, said Army Gen. James J. Mingus, vice chief of staff of the Army, who testified on a panel during a House Armed Services Committee subcommittee hearing on military readiness on May 6, 2025.
Technology for OEM Design Engineers

1 month ago | nelsonpub.com | David Vergun

Marines wade ashore on Okinawa, Japan, April 1,1945. [Credit: U.S. Navy]By David Vergun, United States Department of DefenseThe Battle of Okinawa, code named Operation Iceberg, was World War II's largest and bloodiest battle in the Pacific Theater. The landings on the Japanese island by joint U.S. and Allied forces took place 80 years ago, April 1, 1945, lasting until June 22, 1945. It was the last major battle of the war. Army Lt. Gen.
China's Military Buildup Threatens Indo-Pacific Region Security

1 month ago | 315aw.afrc.af.mil | David Vergun

Published April 9, 2025 By David Vergun DOD News China is undertaking an unprecedented military buildup, developing a large and advanced arsenal of nuclear, conventional, cyber and space capabilities, said John Noh, performing the duties of assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs, who testified today at a House Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington.
China's Military Buildup Threatens Indo-Pacific Region Security

1 month ago | defense.gov | David Vergun

China is undertaking an unprecedented military buildup, developing a large and advanced arsenal of nuclear, conventional, cyber and space capabilities, said John Noh, performing the duties of assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs, who testified today at a House Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington.