March 20, 2025: 11:00 p.m.:
March 20, 2025: Defense Highlights
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The Pentagon restored profiles honoring Jackie Robinson and Navajo Code Talkers on its website after their removal during a rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs sparked public outcry.
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Elon Musk is scheduled to receive a Pentagon briefing on the U.S. military’s confidential plans concerning potential conflicts with China, raising questions about his involvement given his business interests.
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The U.S. and South Korea concluded their annual Freedom Shield military exercises, featuring a river-crossing drill near the North Korean border, underscoring their defensive readiness amid regional tensions.
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A Department of Defense civilian employee pleaded guilty to unauthorized removal and retention of classified material, highlighting ongoing concerns about internal security protocols.
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The Pentagon deployed the USS Gravely, a Navy destroyer, to the U.S.-Mexico border to bolster security efforts against drug cartels, marking an unusual use of naval resources for border enforcement.
