Dec. 2, 2024 U.S. Provides More Security Assistance to Ukraine The security assistance provides key capabilities to support Ukraine's most urgent battlefield needs, including air defense, munitions for rocket systems and artillery and antitank weapons, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
Nov. 8, 2024 Austin Recounts DOD's Progress, Praises Military Leaders Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke about the progress achieved by the Defense Department during his four-year tenure as the Pentagon's top official while also praising DOD leadership.
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. 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.
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. 19, 2024 Pentagon Degrades ISIS, Continues Efforts for Peace in Middle East The United States military continues to degrade the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, while other defense officials work to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East.
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.