Month: May 2024

Analyzing the present, to prepare for the future.

Retired Special Warfare Commander Lauds Value of Strong Allied Relationships

Retired Navy four-star admiral William H. McRaven underscored the importance of having trust-based partnerships to facilitate communications among special operations forces organizations across the globe.

Austin Calls on South Carolina State Grads to Lead, Serve

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III urged South Carolina State University graduates to use their unique talents to chart their own paths of service, underscoring the vital role young leaders will play in shaping the future for all Americans. 

DOD Uses Unfavorable Sea Conditions to Gain Efficiencies on Gaza Aid Mission

While unfavorable sea conditions have slowed deployment of two piers meant to deliver humanitarian aid into Gaza, DOD has found a way to use the delay to its advantage.

Brown, Top Special Warfare Official Underscore Power of Partnerships, Collaboration

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict both spoke at the Special Operations Forces 2024 convention.

DOD Announces 2024 Spirit of Service Award Recipients

The Spirit of Service Award recognizes outstanding civilian employees within the National Capital Region who display the core qualities of honor, integrity and excellence in their everyday service.

U.S., German Defense Leaders Discuss Shared Interests in NATO, Ukraine, Indo-Pacific

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III commended German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius on Germany’s commitment to providing support to Ukraine’s self-defense.

Senior Leaders Discuss Future of Special Warfare at Annual Convention

U.S. and allied country senior leaders discussed the roles that technology, relationships and additional topics play in developing special warfare teams for the future during a panel discussion.

DOD Workforce, Industry Partnerships Key to Harnessing Innovation 

The Defense Department’s workforce and its partnerships with private industry remain at the core of the military’s ability to harness innovation and defend against emerging threats, the Pentagon’s top cyber official said.