Aug. 28, 2018 Mattis: U.S. Military Becoming ‘Stronger, More Lethal, More Agile’ The Defense Department is making significant progress along its three strategic lines of effort outlined in the National Defense Strategy issued in January, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis told reporters at the Pentagon.
Aug. 13, 2018 President Signs Fiscal 2019 Defense Authorization Act at Fort Drum Ceremony The John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act provides $700 billion to the Defense Department and paves the way for the most significant investment in the U.S. military and its warfighters in modern history, President Donald J. Trump said.
Aug. 9, 2018 Defense Audit Provides Improved Accounting for Spending, Inventories The Defense Department audit that is underway will allow leaders in the White House, the Pentagon and Congress to find better ways to account for taxpayers’ dollars, DoD’s chief financial officer said.