India, Jan. 28 -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spent his initial day in command at the Pentagon while delivering his pledge to help realize President Donald Trump's administration goals. He stressed the States would boost border security through military deployments and aircraft usage for deportations in addition to strengthening military preparedness.

Hegseth arrived at the Pentagon's River Entrance at 9 a.m., where he was welcomed by General C.Q. Brown Jr., the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Despite having previously suggested that General Brown should be removed from his position, Hegseth patted the four-star general on the shoulder and remarked, "We're in capable hands."

"Our job is lethality and readiness and for fighting...