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In a speech Thursday in North Carolina to soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth pledged to restore what he called the U.S. militarys "warrior ethos" and announced pay raises for paratroopers.Speaking during All American Week at Fort Bragg, Hegseth laid out President Donald Trump's vision focused on combat readiness, merit-based standards, and investment in the American warfighter."Were going to bring it back to the basics," Hegseth said. "Were going to restore the warrior ethos and we are across our formations, a standard thats set here every single day."According to the Department of Defense, Hegseth used the occasion to announce an increase in hazardous duty incentive pay, known as jump pay. It will rise from $150 to $200 per month for paratroopers, and for the first time, jumpmasters will receive an additional $150 on top of their existing pay.SECRETARY OF THE ARMY DAN DRISCOLL: ARMY UNVEILS MODERNIZATION PLAN BECAUSE, NO LOBBYIST EVER WON A WAR'"For the first time in 25 years we are increasing jump pay," Hegseth said. "Not only are we increasing jump pay, but jumpmasters are going to receive an additional $150 a month in incentive pay."He added: "Heres to our paratroopers, our jumpmasters, who do the difficult things in difficult places that most Americans can never imagine."Hegseth told the crowd that troops remain the focus of every major Pentagon decision."Inside the corridors of the Pentagon, you are on our minds, with the decisions we make in budgets, in planning, in deployments, in orders, in reorganizations. We have you and your families in mind."HEGSETH ORDERS REVIEW OF MILITARY FITNESS AND GROOMING STANDARDS: 'OUR ADVERSARIES ARE NOT GROWING WEAKER'In his remarks, Hegseth shared a core defense strategy promoted by Trump: prioritize readiness, reject identity politics, and reassert American deterrence."We will focus on readiness, on training, on warfighting, on accountability, on standards. Black, white, male, female, doesnt matter. Were going to be colorblind and merit-based warfighters just like you are here in the 82nd."This return to fundamentals, Hegseth argued is necessary to rebuild the force and deter growing global threats."President Trump is committed to historic investments inside our formations. Our promise to you is that when the 82nd Airborne is deployed you will be equipped better than any other fighting force in the world."Drawing a contrast with prior administrations, Hegseth referenced global instability, including the war in Ukraine, the Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel, and the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan."Unfortunately, for a number of years, the world watched and wondered where American leadership and American strength was," he said. "By putting America first, we will reestablish peace through strength."Hegseth closed by honoring the legacy and future of the 82nd.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"Like those who came before you, you keep showing the world the stuff youre made of. Because we know you are ready for the important work that lies ahead."The Army office of Public Affairs did not immediately return Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Tensions were high in the early going between the Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream Thursday night.The two teams were 48 hours removed from a battle that came down to the final seconds, which the Dream won, 91-90. So, maybe there was some carryover.With less than 30 seconds to go in the first quarter, Caitlin Clark and Rhyne Howard exchanged some words and had to be separated. Howard was playing full-court defense on Clark, who was dribbling up the court.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMRefs whistled the play, and the two bumped into one another. Both appeared to extend an arm, and Clark began to walk away from the situation before Howard took a step forward. But one of Howard's teammates quickly stepped in and led Howard away."I'm not scared of you," Clark appeared to say, and she was backed by her teammates.Despite the tense moment Thursday, they shared a funny one earlier this month in the preseason, when Howard jokingly picked at Clark's ear after their exhibition, prompting a laugh from Clark.'AROUND THE HORN' PANELIST QUESTIONS IF ESPN CANCELED SHOW DUE TO POTENTIAL 'WOKE' LABELIt was a slow night overall for Clark, who had just six points heading into the fourth quarter. She had 27 points two nights earlier against Atlanta.Indiana trailed, 75-71, with just over two minutes to go, but it ended the game on a 10-1 run. Clark added five points in the fourth quarter to finish with 11.Clark's teammate, Natasha Howard, led the way with 26 points, while Rhyne Howard dropped 24.The scuffle between Clark and Howard came five days after Clark and Angel Reese had to be separated. Clark was called for a flagrant foul on Reese, who then had words for Clark.The incident prompted an investigation into alleged hateful comments toward Reese by fans at the game. Reese reposted a TikTok that said she is "unsafe" playing in Indiana.The Fever are back in action Saturday against the reigning WNBA champion New York Liberty in Indianapolis at 1 p.m. ET.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.