Nov. 28, 2018 Mattis: Actions in Ukraine Show Russia’s Word Cannot Be Trusted Russia’s seizure of three Ukrainian ships in the Sea of Azov in contradiction to signed treaties and the Law of the Sea show that Russia cannot be counted on to keep its word, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said at the Pentagon.
Sept. 19, 2018 Time is Now to Execute National Defense Strategy, Shanahan Says The National Defense Strategy unveiled earlier this year has had time to percolate through the force, and now it is time to execute it, Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan said at the annual Air Force Association meeting.
Sept. 15, 2018 NATO Chief Lists Benefits of Alliance to United States The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is as important to the United States as it is to Europe, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said at the Heritage Foundation in Washington.
Aug. 26, 2018 DoD Mourns Death of Senator John S. McCain United States senator and retired Navy Capt. John S. McCain died in Arizona after a long battle with cancer. He was 81. McCain, a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War, “steadfastly represented the best ideals of our country,” Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said.