the Pentagon
noun
1
: the building in Washington, D.C., that is the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense
2
: the leaders of the U.S. military
There was disagreement between the President and the Pentagon over the new military budget.
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And last year the Pentagon decided to go full speed ahead on the troubled intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) project, the Sentinel, which is under development by Northrop Grumman.
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William Hartung, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
For the Pentagon, the bill would provide billions for ship building, munitions systems, and quality of life measures for servicemen and women, as well as $25 billion for the development of the Golden Dome missile defense system.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
On Thursday morning, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stood before reporters at the Pentagon and complained that the media — assembled in front of him — were not praising the accomplishments of the brave military personnel who participated in the attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
Not all Republicans are convinced Tillis will follow through, with many remembering his last minute flip to support Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Pentagon earlier this year.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 28 June 2025
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William Hartung, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
For the Pentagon, the bill would provide billions for ship building, munitions systems, and quality of life measures for servicemen and women, as well as $25 billion for the development of the Golden Dome missile defense system.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
On Thursday morning, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stood before reporters at the Pentagon and complained that the media — assembled in front of him — were not praising the accomplishments of the brave military personnel who participated in the attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
Not all Republicans are convinced Tillis will follow through, with many remembering his last minute flip to support Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Pentagon earlier this year.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 28 June 2025
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“The Pentagon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Pentagon. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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