Month: September 2023

Analyzing the present, to prepare for the future.

DOD Honors Prisoners of War, Those Missing in Action

National POW/MIA Recognition Day, the third Friday in September, honors U.S. service members who were prisoners of war and those still missing in action from every conflict since, and including, World War II.

Austin Remains Engaged With Lawmakers on Risks Posed by Senate Hold on Nominations

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III remains engaged with Congress in underscoring the ongoing risks to national security posed by the blanket hold on Senate confirmations for hundreds of military nominees, the Pentagon press secretary said.

DOD’s Cyber Strategy Emphasizes Building Partner Capacity

The DOD made public its 2023 Cyber Strategy which reveals a new emphasis on helping U.S. partners and allies build their own cyber capacity.

Super Garuda Shield: U.S., Partners Train in Indo-Pacific

Just weeks after completing the largest ever Talisman Sabre in Australia, U.S. and partner forces are back in the field for another large-scale exercise designed to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific. 

Austin Makes Call to New Counterpart in Ukraine

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke to Ukraine’s new defense minister to discuss his role and emphasize the ongoing U.S. support for Ukraine.

Austin, Milley Remember Those Lost on 9/11

The defense community will never forget those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said during a ceremony marking the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attack.

Acquisition Program Is Talent Pipeline to Prepare Students for DOD Civilian Careers

The new Defense Civilian Training Corps pilot program provides 100% tuition scholarships and monthly stipends to prepare undergraduate students for a direct path into the DOD’s acquisition-related civilian careers.

Hicks Says DOD Forever Resilient After 9/11

More than two decades after the Sept. 11, 2001, attack, the defense community’s resilience and commitment to serve in the face of tragedy continues to shine through, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said.