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.
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.
July 1, 2024 U.S. Bases in Europe Go to Higher State of Alert U.S. commanders in Europe have placed bases in a higher state of alert in response to a combination of factors, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
April 9, 2024 Ukraine Aid Vital to National, Global Security, Austin Says Without security assistance, Ukraine won't be able to resupply the much-needed air defense systems that it needs to protect its people, and its other defense capabilities would atrophy, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.