The U.S.-led coalition backing Ukraine will not waver in the face of Russia’s recently launched offensive, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
U.S. service members will withdraw from the West African nation of Niger no later than Sept. 15, U.S. officials said.
The prevalence of sexual assault in the active-duty force declined compared with levels last measured in 2021, marking the first decrease in nearly a decade.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is the largest war on the European continent since World War II, but NATO is still the answer, Army Gen. Christopher Cavoli said.
Eager Lion serves to underscore the United States’ commitment to interoperability with partners in the region, while refining the ability to defend against threats by state and non-state actors.
DOD remains focused on working with allies to build robust defense production capabilities, the Pentagon’s top acquisition official said.
The Defense Department logistics capability stands ready to deliver aid to Palestinians in Gaza, said Sonali Korde of USAID’s bureau for humanitarian assistance.
The Defense Department and the Interior Department renewed a memorandum of understanding that spells out how the two agencies will continue their cooperation to conserve threatened and endangered species that live on DOD lands and training ranges.
