Any Response to Early Morning Rocket Attack Will Wait on Investigation
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Ten rockets were launched at the U.S. and ally-occupied Al Asad military base in Iraq. One American contractor suffered a "cardiac episode," and later died as a result, the Pentagon press secretary said. There is an investigation into who is responsible for the attack.
Academy Superintendents Describe Priorities to Lawmakers
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The three Defense Department service academy leaders told lawmakers on Capitol Hill that taking care of people amid the challenges of COVID-19 is among their top priorities.
Admiral Offers Vision for Indo-Pacific
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There are four pillars to accomplish military success and supporting free and open societies in the Indo-Pacific region, the commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said.
U.S. Army, South Korea Alliance Strengthens During COVID-19 Vaccine Operations
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Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Forces Korea has been working with local national agencies and organizations in South Korea to form a united front in the fight against the disease.
Pentagon Press Secretary Briefs Reporters
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Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby updated reporters during a Defense Department briefing at the Pentagon.
China Task Force Begins Work; DOD Makes Progress on COVID-19
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Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby updated reporters during a Defense Department briefing at the Pentagon.
Drop in Sexual Assault Reports at Service Academies May Be COVID-Related
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Reports of sexual assault by cadets and midshipmen at the three military service academies dropped from 122 in the 2018 school year to 88 in the 2019 school year.
Drop in Sexual Assault Reports at Service Academies May Be Coronavirus-Related
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Reports of sexual assault by cadets and midshipmen at the three military service academies dropped from 122 in the 2018 school year to 88 in the 2019 school year.
Defense Officials Outline Hypersonics Development Strategy
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The Defense Department has a hypersonics modernization strategy that accelerates the development and delivery of transformational warfighting capabilities, an official said.
Former White House Advisor to Lead DOD Commission on Sexual Assault
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The Defense Department announced that Lynn Rosenthal will head an independent review commission on sexual assault in the military, the Pentagon press secretary said.