Secretary of War Pete Hegseth greets U.S. Airmen and Sailors during his visit to Joint Base Lindsey Graham, South Carolina, Aug. 10, 2026. During his visit, Hegseth recognized service members whose exceptional performance and dedication contributed to recent operational missions and DOW priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amori Greer)

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth takes a group photo with U.S. Airmen and Sailors at Joint Base Lindsey Graham, South Carolina, Aug. 10, 2026. The renaming signifies a change in name, but not in mission, as the installation continues to support global mobility, power projection, and joint force readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amori Greer)

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, addresses the audience during a visit to Joint Base Lindsey Graham, South Carolina, Aug. 10, 2026. The installation remains a premier power projection platform, enabling rapid global mobility to support national defense objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amori Greer)