Partnerships Are Vital to U.S. Military, Security Challenges in Europe
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U.S. partnerships and alliances are critical to combatting unwelcome actions by adversaries, such as those stemming from Russian aggression, two key defense officials told the House Armed Services Committee.
Southcom Can Use More ISR Capacity, Security Cooperation
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Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and security cooperation are top budget priorities, the U.S. Southern Command's commander told the House Appropriations Committee.
General Officer Announcement
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made a nomination.
U.S. Must Get 'On the Field' in Arctic to Defend National Interests There
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The U.S. has to develop more "persistence" in the Arctic region if it wants to be a player there, according to the commander of U.S. Northern Command.
U.S. Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense and NATO Secretary General Joint Press Conference, Belgium
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a press conference with Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg in Brussels, Belgium.
General Officer Announcements
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced general officer nominations.
Flag Officer Announcements
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced flag officer nominations.
Austin Says NATO, U.S. Forces Will Leave Afghanistan, Continue Support to Afghan Forces
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III wholeheartedly supports President Joe Biden's decision to end America's longest war by September 11.
Biden Announces Full U.S. Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan by Sept. 11
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President Joe Biden announced the drawdown of all 2,500 U.S. troops in Afghanistan beginning May 1 and concluding by Sept. 11, the 20th anniversary of the war.
Recognition for Qualifying Participation in Operation CAPITOL RESPONSE I and II and the Presidential Inauguration
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The Department of Defense has approved award of the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM) to recognize service members for their qualifying participation in Operation CAPITOL RESPONSE I and II and the Presidential Inauguration. Both Active and Reserve Component members are eligible for such recognition.