Month: November 2023

Analyzing the present, to prepare for the future.

DOD Official Describes Crucial Role of National Defense Strategy

DOD officials are working to implement the National Defense Strategy and link the strategy to resources, the official performing the duties of deputy undersecretary of defense for policy said. 

With Continuing Resolution, Service Members to Get Paid Through Holidays

The Defense Department continues to urge Congress to pass a full-year appropriations measure.

DOD Aims to Ensure Availability of Spare Parts to Sustain Ukraine-Bound F-16s

The Defense Department is already participating in providing training to help ready Ukrainian pilots to fly the F-16 aircraft. The U.S. also expects to be ready to make sure spare parts are available for those aircraft.

Austin Encouraged After Biden Secures China’s Pledge to Resume Mil-to-Mil Talks

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said that he is encouraged by the White House’s announcement that China plans to return to military-to-military talks following President Biden’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

DOD Makes Incremental Progress Toward Clean Audit

Getting a clean audit is crucial so leaders can manage and lead the Defense Department, the undersecretary of defense (comptroller) and DOD’s chief financial officer said.

Service Members Can Now Sign up for Tax-Free Dependent Care Spending Accounts

With open season for federal benefits now underway, service members can for the first time take advantage of the Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.

Austin Applauds Strengthening U.S.-Philippine Alliance

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed the strengthening ties between the U.S. and Philippines as he met with Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Countering Unmanned Aerial System Attacks a Priority

The Joint Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office is working on countermeasures, training and doctrine to establish solutions to address defense against unmanned aerial system attacks.