Pentagon Chief Announces Tens of Thousands of Troops to Return Home, Shift to Homeland Defense

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced at Quantico that the US will increase joint forces by tens of thousands and refocus on homeland and hemisphere defense, signaling a major strategic shift away from overseas deployments. The statement suggests a significant drawdown of forward-deployed forces, though specifics on timelines and locations remain unclear. This marks a notable departure from recent US force posture and could reshape global military commitments.