DoD Secretary Brings ‘Arsenal of Freedom’ Tour to South Arkansas Defense Hub

By the Arkansas Black Vitality Staff

EAST CAMDEN, Ark. — Feb. 27, 2026 — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is scheduled to visit Camden on Friday as part of his nationwide “Arsenal of Freedom” tour, with planned stops at defense contractors General Dynamics and L3 Harris at the Highland Industrial Park in East Camden.

During his visit, Hegseth is expected to highlight the role of American manufacturing in national security and the importance of strengthening the nation’s defense industrial base. During the visit, he will also administer the oath of enlistment to new military recruits in Arkansas…

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