Month: June 2024

Analyzing the present, to prepare for the future.

Veterans Have Options to Upgrade Discharge Characterization

Individuals who left the military with a discharge that’s less than fully honorable retain the right to upgrade that discharge even years later through the Discharge Review Board or Board for Correction of Military/Naval Records.

U.S. Official Previews NATO’s Washington Summit

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is marking its role of 75 years of peace and how it will position itself for the future at the Washington summit next month, Julianne Smith, the U.S. permanent representative to NATO, said.

DOD Kicks Off Improved Household Goods Shipment Program

The Global Household Goods contract, or GHC, aims to make the movement of household goods a better experience all around for service members and their families.

Austin Discusses Range of Important Issues With Cambodian Leaders

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III traveled to Cambodia, to meet with leaders and discuss opportunities to strengthen the U.S.-Cambodia defense relationship in support of regional peace and security.

New ‘Overlays’ Provide Guide on Path to Zero Trust

The “zero trust” concept redefines how data, networks and information systems are secured — not just within DOD, but across industry and the entire federal government.

Brown Emphasizes Role of Partnerships in Addressing Global Challenges

Collaboration across agencies and with allies is critical to the Defense Department’s success as the national security landscape becomes increasingly complex, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., said.

Austin: Boosting Military-Industrial Bases With Indo-Pacific Nations a Priority

In order to have sufficient capacity in the Indo-Pacific nations’ military-industrial bases, the Defense Department, along with allies and partners, are going to have to work together to make this happen, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said. 

Indo-Pacific Visit Is an Opportunity to Engage With Partners

DOD and Indo-Pacific allies and partners are working on critical issues that promote stability and security throughout the region, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.