May 6, 2022 Intensity of Conflict Creates Unprecedented Need for Weapons, Munitions The intensity of conflict in the 21st century and the need for weapons and munitions has been a learning experience for American defense officials working to supply Ukraine for its fight against Russia.
May 6, 2022 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
April 18, 2022 Defense Official: Russia Adds 11 Battalion Tactical Groups in Ukraine There are now 76 Russian battalion tactical groups in the Donbas region of Ukraine and in the country's southeast. About 11 of those were added over the last several days, a senior Defense Department official said.
March 18, 2022 Ukraine-California Ties Show Worth of National Guard Program The California National Guard has had a close working relationship with the Ukraine military and the Ukraine National Guard since 1993.
March 16, 2022 Biden Signs Order Transferring Arms to Ukrainian Defenders President Joe Biden signed an order to transfer $800 million worth of equipment to help the people of Ukraine defend their freedom.
March 11, 2022 Ukrainians United in Resisting Russian Invasion The Ukrainian fight against Russia's invasion of their country is truly a national effort, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said.
March 11, 2022 Russian Military Efforts Stymied by Blunders, Stiff Ukrainian Resistance, Defense Official Says Ukrainian resistance continues to be "stiff and determined," a senior defense official said at a Pentagon press briefing.
March 9, 2022 U.S., Finland Work Closely to Aid Ukraine, Defend Europe In yet another sign of the world's revulsion of Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, Finnish Defense Minister Antti Kaikkonen told Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III that "in these troubled times, Finland stands ready to work together with the United States."
March 1, 2022 U.S. Stands With Ukraine, Biden Says in State of the Union In his first State of the Union address since taking office more than a year ago, President Joe Biden inspired bi-partisan applause for the determination of the Ukrainian people against the Russian onslaught and said the United States stands with Ukraine in its struggle.
Feb. 27, 2022 Russian Strategic Forces Reportedly on High Alert as Fighting in Ukraine Intensifies U.S. officials don't doubt reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has placed Russia's nuclear deterrence forces on high alert, a senior defense official said.