Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the military has begun a probe into the cause of a deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and a Black Hawk military helicopter, looking to understand who was to blame and how the tragedy occurred.

That’s called “jointness,” about which Hegseth knows little. He touted his Army background in the National Guard as a qualification to be secretary of Defense, but just as different cultures, goals and methods divide allies in a coalition, they also divide military branches.

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Pete Hegseth narrowly secured enough votes on Friday to become the next US defence secretary, a victory for President Donald Trump after fierce opposition from Democrats and

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is removing the security detail for former top US military officer Mark Milley (pictured above) — a foe of President Donald Trump —

Every one of Hegseth’s predecessors emphasized unity and a diverse military as key to national progress and defense.

As the dust settles on the fight over Pete Hegseth's nomination, his confirmation is emblematic of a larger truth about the state of Republican politics.

A Princeton and Harvard-educated former combat veteran, Hegseth went on to make a career at Fox News, where he hosted a weekend show. Trump tapped him as the defense secretary to lead an organization with nearly 2.1 million service members, about 780,000 civilians and a budget of $850 billion.

Brown saluted Hegseth as his motorcade arrived, then shook his hand as the two exchanged pleasantries. With Brown by his side, Hegseth approached a line of waiting reporters and took several questions, including one on whether he intends to fire the general.

There will be a lot on the plate for new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when he steps into his office on the Pentagon’s third floor E Ring.

Pete Hegseth, a former combat veteran and TV news show host, says he will be a "change agent" and a "warrior" for the department as Republicans demand new and strong leadership in the Pentagon.

The US Senate on Saturday confirmed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, following a 50-50 tie vote that was broken by Vice President J.D. Vance, who cast the deciding vote