Dunford Accepts Eisenhower Award, Calls for Industry, DOD Cooperation
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The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff accepted the Eisenhower Award from the National Defense Industrial Association on behalf of all service members and called on the organization to encourage members to cooperate with the Defense Department to ensure service members never fight in a fair fight.
Success of First SFAB in Afghanistan Proves ‘Army Got it Right,’ Commander Says
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Army Brig. Gen. Scott Jackson, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade commander, spoke at the Pentagon as part of an Army Current Operations Engagement Tour. He said the Army’s concept for the new unit — one earmarked exclusively for advise and assist missions — was spot on.
Success of First SFAB in Afghanistan Proves ‘Army Got it Right,’ Commander Says
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Army Brig. Gen. Scott Jackson, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade commander, spoke at the Pentagon as part of an Army Current Operations Engagement Tour. He said the Army’s concept for the new unit — one earmarked exclusively for advise and assist missions — was spot on.
DOD, OPM Team Up for Improved Online Training
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A new memorandum of agreement between the Defense Department and the Office of Personnel Management promises to reduce the cost for training for defense employees and enhance the training experience.
DOD, OPM Team Up for Improved Online Training
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A new memorandum of agreement between the Defense Department and the Office of Personnel Management promises to reduce the cost for training for defense employees and enhance the training experience.
Innovation Board Report Looks to Foment Software Revolution
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The Defense Innovation Board, chaired by businessman and software engineer Eric Schmidt — who accompanied Ellen Lord, the undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment — looked at the department’s software acquisition and practices, and discussed the board’s conclusions.
Innovation Board Report Looks to Foment Software Revolution
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The Defense Innovation Board, chaired by businessman and software engineer Eric Schmidt — who accompanied Ellen Lord, the undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment — looked at the department’s software acquisition and practices, and discussed the board’s conclusions.
Hall of Heroes Induction Ceremony for Medal of Honor Recipient Army Staff Sergeant Travis W. Atkins
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PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF DEPURTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE DAVID L. NORQUIST: Thank you, Secretary Esper, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, friends and family. Welcome and thank you for being here today to welcome Staff Sergeant Travis Atkins to his rightful place in the Hall of Heroes. I also want to offer a special welcome to the many soldiers that served with
Remarks by Acting Secretary Shanahan at the U.S. Central Command Change of Command Ceremony in Tampa, Fla.
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ACTING SECRETARY OF DEFENSE PATRICK M. SHANAHAN: Good afternoon, everyone. Chairman Dunford. General Votel, General McKenzie, General Milley, Mayor Buckhorn, our foreign partners, all distinguished guests from near and far, members of the CENTCOM [U.S. Central Command] team. It is a distinct pleasure to celebrate this command and its leadership on my first trip here
Face of Defense: Air Force Senior NCO Celebrates Her Career
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Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tracey House said she has come a long way during her 26-year military career since her high school days in her hometown of Medford, New Jersey.