We're rebuilding the military after four years of deferred maintenance. And finally, we're reestablishing deterrence. Our allies know that we stand with them and our adversaries know what we are capable of doing to them, so that we can maintain peace through strength. President Trump seeks peace. He wants peace. So do I. So do you. For our families, for our kids and our grandkids. But those who long for peace must prepare for war. And that's something the 82nd Airborne, America's 911, does every single day. So it's an absolute honor to be your 29th secretary of defense. You have my pledge that every single day our focus is on you and your mission and having your back. And you're about one minute away from hearing from your commander-in-chief, President Donald Trump. God bless you and God bless our nation.🏁

We're rebuilding the military after four years of deferred maintenance. And finally, we're reestablishing deterrence. Our allies know that we stand with them and our adversaries know what we are capable of doing to them, so that we can maintain peace through strength. President Trump seeks peace. He wants peace. So do I. So do you. For our families, for our kids and our grandkids. But those who long for peace must prepare for war. And that's something the 82nd Airborne, America's 911, does every single day. So it's an absolute honor to be your 29th secretary of defense. You have my pledge that every single day our focus is on you and your mission and having your back. And you're about one minute away from hearing from your commander-in-chief, President Donald Trump. God bless you and God bless our nation.🏁