April 17, 2024 Austin, Brown Underscore Importance of Passing DOD's Proposed FY25 Budget The $849.8 billion request aligns with DOD's top three priorities of defending the nation, taking care of Defense Department personnel and their families and succeeding through teamwork, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
March 14, 2024 Austin Underscores NATO Unity in Meeting With Latvia's Defense Minister Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III commended Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds for the continued assistance in helping Ukraine defend itself against the ongoing invasion.
Jan. 19, 2024 Around the Air Force: Civilian Development, Enlisted Force Exhibit, New Year’s Jump This week’s Around the Air Force highlights civilian development opportunities, a new exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force honoring the enlisted force and a bilateral paratrooper exercise in the Indo-Pacific region. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Milton Hamilton)
Dec. 5, 2023 Official Says 2023 Was 'Most Transformative' for DOD in Indo-Pacific This has been the most transformative year for U.S. force posture in the Indo-Pacific in a generation, Ely Ratner, assistant defense secretary for Indo-Pacific security affairs, said.
Nov. 16, 2023 DOD Official Describes Crucial Role of National Defense Strategy DOD officials are working to implement the National Defense Strategy and link the strategy to resources, the official performing the duties of deputy undersecretary of defense for policy said.
Nov. 16, 2023 With Continuing Resolution, Service Members to Get Paid Through Holidays The Defense Department continues to urge Congress to pass a full-year appropriations measure.
Nov. 16, 2023 Austin Encouraged After Biden Secures China's Pledge to Resume Mil-to-Mil Talks Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said that he is encouraged by the White House's announcement that China plans to return to military-to-military talks following President Biden's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Oct. 24, 2023 Defense Leader Discusses Progress of National Defense Strategy The National Defense Strategy is a living, breathing document that is the North Star to the Defense Department, and leaders in the department work every day to ensure it is implemented, a defense leader said.
Oct. 20, 2023 Biden Asks Congress to Approve Fiscal '24 Supplemental Request President Joe Biden has asked Congress to approve a supplemental budget request for fiscal 2024 that will allow Ukraine to continue its fight against Russian invaders and deliver military capabilities to Israel.
Oct. 19, 2023 DOD Report Details Chinese Efforts to Build Military Power China is continuing its efforts to overturn the international rules-based order and is building an increasingly effective military to further these aims, a senior defense official said.