First Lady, President Officially Commission Navy Attack Submarine
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First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and President Joe Biden participated in the official commissioning of the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Delaware at the Port of Wilmington in Delaware.
Former Centcom Chief of Staff Assumes Role of Commander
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Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth Frank McKenzie Jr. passed command of U.S. Central Command over to Army Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, who at one time served as the command's chief of staff.
Agency Director Receives Hopper Award
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Jen Easterly, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency at the Department of Homeland Security, received the prestigious 2022 Rear Admiral Grace Hopper Award.
DOD Makes Strides in its Women, Peace and Security Program
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Two years into its Strategic Framework and Implementation Plan, the Defense Department's Women, Peace and Security program has made significant strides to promote the safety, equality and meaningful contributions of women around the globe.
Some Russian Forces Disengage From Kyiv, but Airstrikes Continue
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Although some Russian forces continue to disengage from positions north and east of the Ukrainian capital, airstrikes continue, and Kyiv is still in danger, a senior defense official said.
Attendees of Caribbean Security Conference Aim to Improve Regional Ties
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The commander of U.S. Southern Command is co-hosting the Caribbean Nations Security Conference, which looks for ways to enhance multinational cooperation in the region.
Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability Award Planned for December
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The Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability is a groundbreaking procurement, and it involves some of the biggest technology firms in the United States, DOD Chief Information Officer John Sherman said.
Official Says U.S., Allies Concerned That Putin Is Misinformed About Ukraine War
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Russian military leaders have not been honest with Russia's President Vladimir Putin about the realities on the ground in Ukraine, and Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said that the lack of honesty between Putin and his generals is a concern to the United States and allies.
Defense Official Not Ready to Call Russian Activity in Ukraine a Retreat or Withdrawal
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The Russians have said they are withdrawing forces from around Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv, and so far, reports show that some — but not many — Russian forces have indeed moved away from the area.
6 Navy 'Growler' Aircraft Headed to Germany to Support Deterrence Mission
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Six U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler aircraft out of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Washington State are on their way to Europe and are expected to arrive today in Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said.