Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin And U.K. Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace Talk About Russia

By Tiffany Williams - On Wednesday, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby confirmed that Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with U.K. Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace today. Kirby said "The leaders condemned Russia’s violation of international law and its international commitments by recognizing the so-called Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics … Continue reading Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin And U.K. Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace Talk About Russia

Department of Defense Identifies Airman Who Died At Nigerien Air Base

By Reinaldo Vasquez - The Department of Defense confirmed today that Staff Sergeant Dennis F. Melton, 27, of Waverly, Tennessee died February 18 in a non-combat related incident at the Nigerien Air Base 101 in Niamey, Niger. In a statement that Department of Defense said "The incident is under investigation." Staff Sergeant Melton was assigned … Continue reading Department of Defense Identifies Airman Who Died At Nigerien Air Base

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Meets With Foreign Defense Ministers On Russia

By Tiffany Williams - During a meeting in Vilnius with Estonian Minister of Defense Kalle Laanet, Latvian Minister of Defense Artis Pabriks, and Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III discussed Russia's military buildup in and around Ukraine, including in Belarus. The Department of Defense said "Secretary Austin reassured the … Continue reading Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Meets With Foreign Defense Ministers On Russia

Secretary of Defense Traveling To Belgium, Poland And Lithuania

By Tiffany Williams - Today Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will travel overseas to meet with senior military and government leaders in Belgium, Poland, and Lithuania. While in Belgium, Secretary Austin will meet with Allied defense ministers and NATO leadership to discuss Russia’s military buildup in and around Ukraine. In Poland, Secretary Austin … Continue reading Secretary of Defense Traveling To Belgium, Poland And Lithuania

Department Of Defense Call With Japan And Republic of Korea

By Tiffany Williams – On Friday, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Ely Ratner, ROK Deputy Minister for National Defense Policy Kim Man-gi, and Japanese Director General for Defense Policy Masuda Kazuo had a conference call. During their call they talked about the threat posed by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea … Continue reading Department Of Defense Call With Japan And Republic of Korea

Former U.S. Navy Captain Pleads Guilty To Bribery Of A Public Official

By Tiffany Williams - Today, in the U.S. District Court in San Diego, former U.S. Navy Captain Donald Hornbeck pleaded guilty to bribery of a public official. Hornbeck who directed the operations of all combatant ships in the Seventh Fleet, accepted at least $67,830 in extravagant dinners, hotels, parties and prostitutes from foreign defense contractor … Continue reading Former U.S. Navy Captain Pleads Guilty To Bribery Of A Public Official

Pentagon Announces Troop Deployment To Romania, Poland And Germany

By Tiffany Williams – Wednesday afternoon the Pentagon announced that the United States will move approximately 3,000 service members to Romania, Poland and Germany. The Pentagon says that the move comes in response to Russia’s continuing build-up of forces on its western border with Ukraine and in Belarus. During a Wednesday afternoon press conference, Press … Continue reading Pentagon Announces Troop Deployment To Romania, Poland And Germany

Secretary Austin Welcomes Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani To Pentagon For Meeting

Photo Credit: Lisa Ferdinando By Briana Crume – On Monday, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of Qatar, at the Pentagon. The Department of Defense says the meeting was to affirm the strength of the U.S.-Qatar defense partnership and its key role in the U.S. … Continue reading Secretary Austin Welcomes Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani To Pentagon For Meeting

National Guard Instituting Changes to Combat Sexual Assault And Harassment

By Tiffany Williams - On Thursday the Department of Defense on Thursday announced that the National Guard is instituting changes to better combat sexual assault and harassment in the ranks. On Wednesday, Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson chief of the National Guard Bureau told the House Armed Services military personnel subcommittee that the Guard will emphasize … Continue reading National Guard Instituting Changes to Combat Sexual Assault And Harassment