On Monday, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited Bath Iron Works in Maine as part of his “Arsenal of Freedom” tour. The shipyard employees and community members were thrilled to welcome Hegseth and were not left disappointed by his high energy speech.
The event, titled “No More Dudes in Dresses!”, was a resounding success with the crowd at Bath Iron Works going wild as Hegseth delivered his impassioned address. The Secretary of War’s visit was met with great anticipation and his speech lived up to all expectations.
Hegseth’s speech emphasized the importance of a strong military and how the United States must continue to invest in and modernize its naval fleet. He highlighted the role of shipyards like Bath Iron Works in ensuring that the US Armed Forces have the necessary tools to defend the nation and its interests.
The Secretary of War praised the hard work and dedication of the shipyard workers, who have been tirelessly building state-of-the-art naval vessels for decades. He also stressed the need to prioritize American workers and businesses in national defense contracts, a sentiment that was met with thunderous applause from the audience.
In his speech, Hegseth also addressed one of the hotly debated topics in today’s society – the role of women in the military. He made it clear that there would be “no more dudes in dresses” in the US Armed Forces, to a round of cheers and whistles from the crowd. The Secretary of War emphasized that the primary goal of the military is to protect the nation and any decisions must be in the best interest of national security, not political correctness.
The atmosphere at Bath Iron Works was electric as Hegseth passionately spoke about the importance of a strong and modern military. He urged the shipyard workers to continue their exceptional work and assured them that their efforts are greatly appreciated by the nation.
Hegseth also took the time to meet with the shipyard employees and personally thank them for their hard work and dedication. He was impressed by the shipyard’s facilities and the level of expertise and skill displayed by its workforce. The Secretary of War’s visit was a well-deserved recognition of Bath Iron Works’ contributions to the US Navy.
The event was a resounding success and the community of Bath, Maine was incredibly proud to host Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. The “Arsenal of Freedom” tour continues to highlight the importance of investing in the military and the critical role played by shipyards like Bath Iron Works.
As the event came to a close, the crowd at Bath Iron Works was left inspired and motivated by Hegseth’s powerful words. The Secretary of War’s visit was a testament to the hard work and dedication of the shipyard workers and a reminder of the crucial role they play in protecting our nation’s freedom.


