Sept. 25, 2024 DOD Official Briefs Lawmakers on Financial Management Progress, Path Forward Thomas C. Steffens, the senior assistant to DOD's comptroller, provided testimony before the House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce, outlining the department's recent financial management success.
Sept. 23, 2024 U.S. Remains Committed to Israel's Security Following Weekend Attacks Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reaffirmed the United States' commitment to Israel's right to defend itself following a series of rocket attacks by Lebanese Hezbollah.
Sept. 20, 2024 Austin Says Finding the Missing is the Nation's 'Ironclad Commitment' Locating and identifying the remains of service members killed in conflicts is the nation's 'ironclad commitment,' Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said during a National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day ceremony at the Pentagon.
Sept. 6, 2024 Austin, Brown Reaffirm Multinational Coalition's Commitment to Ukraine Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., reaffirmed the commitment of the U.S. and other nations to aiding Ukraine during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in Ramstein, Germany.
Aug. 27, 2024 U.S. Postured to Defend Israel if Needed, Protect U.S. Forces, Assets U.S. forces continue to stand ready in the Middle East, should Iran or its proxies attempt to attack Israel, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
Aug. 12, 2024 Austin Orders Additional Naval Assets to Middle East Amid Rising Tensions Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has ordered additional naval assets to the Middle East to reinforce the United States' commitment to Israel's defense amid escalating regional tensions.
Aug. 6, 2024 Austin Charts Further Progress in Deepening U.S.-Australia Alliance Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reaffirmed the impenetrable bond between the U.S. and Australia after hosting high-level talks with key Australian officials.
July 26, 2024 Austin's 11th Visit to Indo-Pacific Builds Upon Sustained Momentum With Key Partners Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's 10-day trip to the Indo-Pacific will include stops in Japan and the Philippines where he plans to meet with his counterparts as DOD continues to strengthen partnerships.
July 12, 2024 U.S. Announces Latest Security Package for Ukraine The latest presidential drawdown authority package will provide Ukraine additional capabilities to meet its most urgent needs and includes one Patriot battery, munitions for rocket systems, and artillery and antitank weapons.
July 8, 2024 Austin Honors NATO Secretary General's Decade of Distinguished Service Ahead of Summit Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the Pentagon ahead of this week's summit marking the 75th anniversary of the alliance.