Oct. 21, 2024 Austin Affirms United States' Unwavering Support for Ukraine During Visit to Kyiv The U.S. remains unwavering in its support for Ukraine as Russia's disregard for international norms and ongoing war of aggression continues to threaten democracies throughout the globe, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said during a visit to Ukraine.
Oct. 18, 2024 Austin Reaffirms U.S., NATO's Long-Term Commitment to Ukraine Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reaffirmed the U.S. and NATO's long-term commitment to a free and sovereign Ukraine while speaking in Brussels.
Oct. 17, 2024 U.S. Strikes Underground Targets in Yemen The full impact of the bomber strike is not yet known, but U.S. Central Command is conducting an assessment.
Oct. 17, 2024 Austin Highlights Key Lessons for Continued Success in Global Counterterrorism Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III outlined three lessons he views as key to ongoing success against global terrorism while speaking to NATO's Ministerial of the force contributing members of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS in Brussels.
Oct. 4, 2024 Austin Says DOD Fully Engaged at Home and Abroad Following a U.S. Transportation Command change of command at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held a news briefing to provide updates about the Middle East, Hurricane Helene response, Ukraine and the AUKUS partnership.
Oct. 3, 2024 Allies, Partners Conduct Operations in South China Sea Forces from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the Philippines and the U.S. conducted a maritime cooperation activity within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea.
Oct. 1, 2024 U.S. Assets in Mediterranean Again Helped Defend Israel Against Iranian Missiles During the attack, the U.S. military coordinated closely with the Israeli Defense Forces to help defend Israel, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
Sept. 30, 2024 DOD Enhances Middle East Defense Posture The Defense Department has taken steps to further enhance the defense posture of U.S. forces throughout the Middle East region to deter aggression and mitigate the risk of a broader regional conflict.
Sept. 27, 2024 DOD Supporting Tropical Storm Helene Response Efforts The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration also warned of "historic, catastrophic and life-threatening" flooding as Helene continues along its path.
Sept. 26, 2024 U.S., Allies Call for 21-Day Cease-Fire on Israel-Lebanon Border The U.S. called for a 21-day cease-fire on the Israel-Lebanon border to prevent an escalation of war and give diplomacy a chance there and in Gaza.