Secretary of War Pete Hegseth embarked on a nationwide Arsenal of Freedom tour, visiting the Huntington Ingalls shipyard in Newport News, Virginia. The tour highlighted the importance of shipbuilding for the local economy and national security, with Hampton Roads being a key naval shipbuilding hub. Hegseth emphasized the need for more workers in the region, as local leaders grapple with a workforce shortage that could leave forty thousand jobs unfilled. Newport News is investing in housing and infrastructure to attract and retain workers, while recent reports warn of Navy challenges that Hegseths tour aims to address through faster innovation and smarter contracts.

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