The Defense Department remains committed to arming Ukraine as the country defends itself against Russia’s unprovoked invasion while at the same time maintaining U.S. military readiness, a top Pentagon acquisition official said.
Sailors and Marines aboard the USS Bataan and the USS Carter Hall arrived in the Middle East to support deterrence efforts in the Strait of Hormuz and elsewhere.
In 1782, George Washington created the Badge of Military Merit to recognize heroic acts by his troops; the badge, and its purpose, evolved into what we now know as the Purple Heart.
An increasing interest in space by partner nations in South America may prove beneficial to the U.S. Southern Command mission there, its commander said.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III praised the stewardship of Gen. James C. McConville as he relinquished his duties as Army chief of staff.
For the U.S. and Australian pilots and ground crews operating out of a secluded base in the far reaches of Australia’s Northern Territory, Exercise Talisman Sabre 23 has provided a critical opportunity to train for the future of air warfare.
The Korean War, which ended with an armistice on July 27, 1953, is sometimes referred to as the “forgotten war” or a “police action,” but despite that reputation, the war had five unforgettable firsts.
While still high, Americans’ trust in the military has dropped, and DOD officials will do all they can to communicate to the American people about the positive good of the U.S. military.
