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. 4, 2024 Brown Underscores Commitment to Maintaining Warfighting Edge Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, underscored the indispensable role the U.S. military plays throughout the globe as he met with the soldiers behind the DOD's Joint Logistics Over the Shore mission.
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.
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 12, 2024 U.S. Announces Latest Security Package for Ukraine The latest presidential drawdown authority package will provide Ukraine additional capabilities to meet its most urgent needs and includes one Patriot battery, munitions for rocket systems, and artillery and antitank weapons.
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.
June 12, 2024 Following 2-Day Pier Closure, 1,000 Tons of Aid Are Delivered to Gaza's Shore Since May 17, U.S. Central Command has assisted in the delivery of more than 2,500 metric tons of humanitarian aid to the Gaza shore for onward distribution, the deputy Pentagon press secretary said.
June 7, 2024 U.S. Completes Repairs to Gaza Pier, Expects to Resume Aid Deliveries Soon U.S. forces are expected to resume delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza via the Defense Department's Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore pier.