World Cup Secretary Of Defense Calls To Congratulate Tim Howard Published July 3, 2014 From 1 SecDef to another: Hagel calls @timhowardgk to say thanks for defending USA. We (USA) are proud of @ussoccer! pic.twitter.com/M8nsYdlXFn — U.S. Dept of Defense (@DeptofDefense) July 2, 2014 The Secretary of Defense called to congratulate Tim Howard on his World Cup performance on Wednesday. May not be as cool as the President calling you, but still pretty awesome. In this article:Tim Howard Recent Posts Looks Like Michigan Is Going To Miss Out On Key Offensive Playmaker Once Favoring Wolverines Surprising Team Has Reported Best Odds To Land No. 1 Recruit Jackson Cantwell MSU Apparently Committed NCAA Violations In The Funniest Way Michigan Could Add A Major WR Who Just Entered Transfer Portal New Leader With Top RB Recruit Javian Osborne Who Is Deciding Between Michigan, Notre Dame?