Change Of Command For Special Operations Command And DOD Making Changes To Combat Casualty Care

By Leah Collins, Tuesday, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III; Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Army Gen. Richard D. Clarke, the outgoing commander; and Army Gen. Brian Fenton, the incoming commander attended a change of command ceremony for Special Operations … Continue reading Change Of Command For Special Operations Command And DOD Making Changes To Combat Casualty Care

Medal of Honor Monday: Army Staff Sgt. Gerald Leon Endl

Army Staff Sgt. Gerald L. Endl spent more than two years serving in the South Pacific before he lost his life, but he did so with honor while saving several of his platoon-mates. For making the ultimate sacrifice so that others could live, Endl earned the Medal of Honor. Endl was born Aug. 20, 1915, … Continue reading Medal of Honor Monday: Army Staff Sgt. Gerald Leon Endl

Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III Meets With Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal

By Tiffany Williams - On Thursday Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal in Washington. During their meeting they discussed the United States’ support for Ukraine’s military in the face of Russia’s renewed offensive in the Donbas.   They also discussed the ongoing provision of defensive security assistance to … Continue reading Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III Meets With Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal

Department Of Defense Announces Additional Support For Ulraine

News Room Staff - On Thursday, the Department of Defense announced the authorization of a Presidential Drawdown of security assistance valued at up to an additional $800 million tailored to meet critical Ukrainian needs for today’s fight as Russian forces launch a renewed offensive in eastern Ukraine.  This authorization is the eighth drawdown of equipment … Continue reading Department Of Defense Announces Additional Support For Ulraine

United States And India Meeting At The Pentagon And State Department

Photo Credit: Lisa Ferdinando By Alem Senay - On Monday, Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Pentagon for talks with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. During their meeting Secretary Austin and Minister Singh talked about the problems posed by China and Russia in the region and around the world.  "We're meeting at … Continue reading United States And India Meeting At The Pentagon And State Department

Secretary Austin Thank Ukrainian Forces Training In Virginia

By Tiffany Williams - While Russian military forces continue their attacks on Ukraine and the Ukrainian people, at the Navy’s base at Little Creek, VA. Ukrainian forces were preparing to head back to Ukraine on Sunday.  These Ukrainian troops have been participating in a pre-scheduled professional military education program at the Naval Small Craft Instruction … Continue reading Secretary Austin Thank Ukrainian Forces Training In Virginia

Under Secretary Of Defense Meets With Finland Ministry of Defence

By Tiffany Williams -  Tuesday, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl hosted Finland Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary Esa Pulkkinen. During their meeting they discussed the strength of the bilateral relationship and the ongoing process to deepen new areas of defense cooperation following Secretary Austin's meeting with Minister Kaikkonen on March 9.  … Continue reading Under Secretary Of Defense Meets With Finland Ministry of Defence

Defense Department Seeing Little Activity In Ukraine As Russians Are Concerned About Longevity

Ukraine soldiers conduct marksmanship training and small unit tactics during Rapid Trident 2019, Sept. 21, 2019, near Yavoriv, Ukraine. RT19 is an annual, multinational exercise, which involves approximately 3,700 personnel from 14 nations, that supports joint combined interoperability among the partner militaries of Ukraine and the United States, as well as Partnership for Peace nations … Continue reading Defense Department Seeing Little Activity In Ukraine As Russians Are Concerned About Longevity