March 2, 2020 DOD Makes Plans to Combat Coronavirus Defense Department civilian and military leaders are working to ensure the department is ready for short- and long-term scenarios, as well as domestic and international situations.
May 16, 2017 Mattis welcomes new SecAF home Defense Secretary Jim Mattis ceremoniously swore in Heather Wilson as the 24th Secretary of the Air Force at the Pentagon May 16, 2017.
April 27, 2016 Carter: DoD’s FY17 Budget Request Takes Long View In testimony before a Senate subcommittee, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said the DoD's fiscal year 2017 budget request gives the department the means to change in “fundamental but carefully considered ways” in a new strategic era.