This is a dynamic situation, we do not currently have a projected number of expected activations, but the Department is now fully authorized to make activations as needed.

Jonathan Hoffman

We are looking into that claim from Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales on the numbers, it is not unusual to see people from Middle Eastern countries or other areas of the world pop up and attempt to cross our borders.

Jonathan Hoffman

There has been no final determination made about the DACA program, which the President has stressed needs to be handled with compassion and with heart.

Jonathan Hoffman

South Carolina feels like every other voter in South Carolina is either active duty military, a reservist, a retiree or related to one of the three. Because of these numbers, national security and veterans issues are household issues for SC voters.

Jonathan Hoffman

The D.C. Guard has been mobilized to provide support to federal law enforcement in the District, acting Secretary Miller has been in contact with Congressional leadership, and Secretary McCarthy has been working with the D.C. government. The law enforcement response will be led by the Department of Justice.

Jonathan Hoffman

Anthony Tata was tested today and has tested positive for COVID-19 on two successive tests. Anthony Tata will isolate at home for the next 14 days in accordance with Center for Disease Control protocols.

Jonathan Hoffman

Walton was kidnapped in Niger, where he lives. The rescue took place in Northern Nigeria, which neighbors Niger, early Saturday, officials said. US MOVES FORWARD WITH SEIZURE OF IRANIAN MISSILES, PETROLEUM BOUND FOR YEMEN, VENEZUELA SEAL Team 6 was chosen for the operation because they are responsible for West Africa, Fox News has learned. U.S. forces conducted a hostage rescue operation during the early hours of 31 October in Northern Nigeria to recover an American citizen held hostage by a group of armed men, no U.S military personnel were injured during the operation.

Jonathan Hoffman

There's no change to the readiness or capability of our armed forces. Our national command and control structure is in no way affected by President Donald Trump announcement, the Jonathan Hoffman military stands ready to defend our country and interests.

Jonathan Hoffman

Russian forces breached our deconfliction arrangement in Syria and injured U.S. service members with their deliberately provocative and aggressive behavior, we have advised The Russians that their behavior was dangerous and unacceptable. We expect a return to routine and professional deconfliction in Syria and reserve the right to defend our forces vigorously whenever their safety is put at risk.

Jonathan Hoffman

We look at our bases, our bases are part of our local communities. Our servicemembers are part of the local communities. And so the decisions by the commanders in those areas are going to be made in consultation with the local communities and with the local health systems, with the local medical community.

Jonathan Hoffman

So if the facility is open for business as usual, then -- then Defense Department schools will be, as well, but the goal of( the Department of Defense Education Activity) is to have in-person classes or make it available for having in-person classes and if not, to conduct virtual schooling.

Jonathan Hoffman

The Secretary of Defense and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff briefed the President yesterday on plans to redeploy 9,500 troops from Germany.

Jonathan Hoffman

When it's prepared to sail, we will make a determination on where it's going to go.

Jonathan Hoffman