Month: May 2024

Analyzing the present, to prepare for the future.

Austin Welcomes Kenya’s President to Pentagon Amid Long Strides in Defense Ties

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III emphasized the close ties between the U.S. and Kenya while meeting with Kenyan President William S. Ruto.

Brown Honors Families, Loved Ones of Fallen Service Members Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, offered words of support and gratitude to opening ceremony attendees of the 30th Annual National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp.

Austin: New Officers Ready to Lead in Complex World

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III told the graduating service members in Annapolis, Md., their experiences at the Naval Academy have made them ready to confront the challenges of the future.

More Than 1 Million Pounds of Aid Moved Into Gaza Via DOD’s Temporary Pier

Deputy commander of U.S. Central Command Navy Vice Adm. Brad Cooper said 820 metric tons of aid have been transferred to a beach transfer point on Gaza’s shore since the temporary pier became operational.

U.S. Conducts Large-Scale Logistics Exercise With Saudi, Emirati Partners

U.S. and partner forces from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are set to conclude this year’s large-scale Native Fury 24 exercise showcasing the three countries’ combined logistics capabilities.

U.S. Needs Sea-Based Nuclear Capability to Ensure Second-Strike Capability

The U.S. needs all three legs of its nuclear triad, including land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles, air-launched cruise missiles and its sea-based weapons to guarantee a second-strike capability in a nuclear conflict.

Marine Mammal Program Contributes to National Security 

The Navy’s Marine Mammal Program uses bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions to detect, locate and recover objects and threats in harbors and at sea for the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard.

Top DOD Info Systems Officer Says Battlespace Awareness Is Job One

The Defense Department’s top information systems officer emphasized the importance of protecting the joint force by being vigilant within DOD’s cyber battlespace.