Feb. 19, 2022 Russian Forces 'Uncoiling,' Poised to Strike Ukraine, Austin Says Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III visited with the leaders of the frontline NATO states in Vilnius, Lithuania, the day after President Joe Biden said he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided on war with Ukraine.
Feb. 18, 2022 Austin Says Current Operations Give Hints of New National Defense Strategy Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said he’s proud of the work that has been done to the National Defense Strategy, but he’s not yet ready to release it.
Feb. 17, 2022 Defense Secretary Says U.S. Commitment to NATO Defense 'Ironclad' NATO allies are united in opposing Russia's actions along Ukraine’s borders, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III emphatically said U.S. commitment to the common defense is ironclad.
Dec. 1, 2021 NATO Warns Russia of 'Serious Consequences' for Ukraine Actions NATO allies are concerned about Russia's military build-up along the border with Ukraine, and Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Russia will face serious consequences if it once again invades the country.
July 15, 2021 Milley Marks Full Operational Capability of NATO Command in Norfolk NATO's Joint Force Command — Norfolk is integral to the alliance's strategy for maintaining peace, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said at a ceremony marking the command's full operational capability.
July 12, 2021 After Authority Transition in Afghanistan, Airport Security Remains Top Priority Following a transition of authority for the Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan, a four-pronged mission remains in the country for the U.S. military, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said.
April 14, 2021 Austin Says NATO, U.S. Forces Will Leave Afghanistan, Continue Support to Afghan Forces Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III wholeheartedly supports President Joe Biden's decision to end America's longest war by September 11.
April 1, 2021 Defense Secretary Highlights Commitment to Allies, Partners, Kirby Says Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said that the efforts of the U.S., Japan, Australia and India are important in countering the malign influence of China in the region, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said during a briefing today.
March 15, 2021 DOD Officials Describe Conditions in Indo-Pacific The Indo-Pacific has always been a region of superlatives, but the terms have changed over the past decades. Now people talk about the Indo-Pacific being a "region of consequence," "the priority theater," or the "global economic engine."
Jan. 22, 2021 New Defense Secretary Arrives at Pentagon, Convenes COVID Meeting Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III arrived at the Pentagon today and hit the ground running, greeting the senior staff and then immediately heading into meetings on combating coronavirus.