Low Supply, Old Ships Put Sealift at Risk, DOD Officials Say
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Although he's confident in the ability of U.S. Transportation Command to carry out its mission, Transcom commander Army Gen. Steve Lyons said the risks are increasing due to aging and declining fleets.
Right-Sizing, Not Reduction at Guantanamo, Southcom Commander Says
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The Southern Command commander told reporters at a Pentagon briefing that he doesn't consider possible changes at Guantanamo Bay detention camp to be a ''reduction,'' but rather an adjustment to meet mission requirements.
U.S. Potential Target for Malicious Actors, DOD Official Tells Congress
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With threats emanating from China and Russia, the United States is no longer a sanctuary, but a target, the assistant secretary of defense for homeland defense said.
Northcom Commander Calls for 21st Century Tools to Defeat Current Threats
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U.S. Northern Command is responsible for defending the homeland, and is morphing to develop 21st century tools to defend against 21st century threats.
DOD Confronts Coronavirus Head-On
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The Defense Department is taking positive action to protect people, safeguard critical national security missions and capabilities and support the whole-of-government approach to confronting the spread of the new coronavirus.
Near-Peer Threats at Highest Point Since Cold War, DOD Official Says
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The United States faces an array of threats from China and Russia, while the character of warfare also has evolved, the nominee for undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness said.
DOD Updates Coronavirus Situation, Guidance
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The Defense Department continues to issue guidance to commanders and directors to combat the coronavirus outbreak, officials said in Washington.
DOD Issues Flexible Instructions on Response to Coronavirus
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The Defense Department has issued instructions to the armed services and department heads on how to respond to the implications of the growing coronavirus outbreak.
DOD's Chief Management Officer Leads Defensewide Review
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Defense officials are examining the budgets of each service to better align them with the National Defense Strategy's goal of focusing on possible future threats from China and Russia.
DOD’s Chief Management Officer Leads Servicewide Reviews
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Defense officials are examining the budgets of each service to better align them with the National Defense Strategy's goal of focusing on possible future threats from China and Russia.