Month: August 2023

Analyzing the present, to prepare for the future.

Marines, Sailors Showcase Capabilities During Massive Exercise

From the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, to the Pacific and cyberspace, 25,000 sailors and Marines are participating in Large Scale Exercise 2023.

DOD, VA Executives Team Up on Health Care IT Improvements

Top information technology leaders from the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs are joining forces to improve system interoperability and collaboration at a first-of-its-kind health care facility.

Military Providing Disaster Relief Assistance on Maui

The Defense Department is continuing to support disaster relief efforts related to the devastating wildfire on Maui, Hawaii, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.

Advisor to Chairman Says Holds on Military Confirmations Hurt Total Force

Each morning when he walks through the halls of the Pentagon, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Ramón “CZ” Colón-López faces a daily reminder of the risks posed by the ongoing delay of Senate confirmations for military nominees. 

Tech Official Says Manufacturing Advances Are Key to National Security

Advances in manufacturing capabilities are critical to the Defense Department’s overall national security strategy, a senior Pentagon technology official said.

Defense Department Committed to Assisting Hawaii as Wildfire Recovery Continues

Approximately 250 Hawaii National Guard personnel have been activated to assist in the ongoing wildfire response and recovery efforts, and defense officials are ready to assist further.

Austin Praises Outgoing Chief of Naval Operations

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored Adm. Michael Gilday’s dedication to advancing American sea power at a critical time for global security during Gilday’s relinquishment of office ceremony.

Pentagon Announces $200M in Security Assistance for Ukraine

The $200 million security assistance package includes critical munitions for U.S.-provided Patriot air defense systems and High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, among other items to help Ukraine counter Russia’s ongoing war.