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Jan. 29, 2024
3 U.S. Service Members Killed, Others Injured in Jordan Following Drone Attack

Three U.S. soldiers were killed in Jordan, while more than 40 other service members were injured following an uncrewed aerial system attack at a military base near the Syrian border.
Jan. 23, 2024
U.S., Partners Continue Pushback Against Iranian-Backed Houthi Terrorist Group

The U.S. and U.K., with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada and the Netherlands, conducted strikes on eight Houthi targets in Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist-controlled areas of Yemen, the Pentagon press secretary said.
Jan. 18, 2024
U.S. Conducts Defensive Strikes on Houthi Missiles

U.S. Central Command forces conducted defensive strikes on two Houthi antiship missiles that were aimed into the southern Red Sea, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
Jan. 12, 2024
Strikes Against Houthis Likely Effective in Degrading Rebel Group's Capabilities

DOD is highly confident that strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen were effective in degrading the rebel group's ability to carry out further attacks against commercial ships operating in the Red Sea, a senior Pentagon official said.
Oct. 30, 2023
DOD Continues Efforts to Support Israel, Limit Spread of War

The Defense Department remains focused on getting Israel the military capabilities it needs as it continues its battles against the Hamas terror group, a senior defense official said.
Oct. 24, 2023
Defense Leader Discusses Progress of National Defense Strategy

The National Defense Strategy is a living, breathing document that is the North Star to the Defense Department, and leaders in the department work every day to ensure it is implemented, a defense leader said.
Oct. 24, 2023
F-16s Head to Middle East to Help Protect U.S. Troops

A squadron of F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft arrived in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to work alongside an array of capabilities DOD sent to the region to further enhance the ability of U.S. forces to defend themselves.
Aug. 25, 2022
Strikes Send Clear Message to Iranian-Backed Groups in Syria to Stop Attacks on U.S. Forces

The U.S. military sent a clear message to Iranian-backed groups attempting to harm Americans based in Syria that their actions must stop, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
Aug. 23, 2021
Fast-Paced Airport Ground Ops Keeps Evacuees Moving

In the last 24 hours, more than 10,000 evacuees have been moved out of Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. It's an exhausting pace the U.S. military will sustain so that everyone eligible to leave the country can get out, the commander of U.S. Transportation Command said.
June 1, 2021
Austin Honors Service of DOD's LGBTQ Community at Start of Pride Month

Today kicks off Pride Month, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is proud to celebrate and honor the service, commitment and sacrifice of LGBTQ personnel in and out of uniform, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said.