Month: August 2024

Analyzing the present, to prepare for the future.

Austin Lauds U.S.-India Ties in Meeting With Counterpart

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III praised the momentum behind the U.S.-India relationship as he met with Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh at the Pentagon.

Climate Change Is Crisis for Entire Planet, Deputy Secretary Says

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said a top concern for officials within the defense community has been securing national interests in the face of climate change effects.

USS Lincoln Strike Group Arrives in U.S. Central Command

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III ordered the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group to Central Command to ensure U.S. force protection, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.

DOD, UDCG Continue to Look for Better Ways to Expedite Support to Ukraine

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to discuss ongoing war efforts in Ukraine and details of the next Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting.

National Guard Bureau’s Acting Chief Aims to Maintain Stability During Transition

Army Lt. Gen. Jonathan M. Stubbs, acting chief of the National Guard Bureau, said he is intent on maintaining stability in that branch of service until a successor to the previous chief is confirmed by Congress.

DOD’s 2023 Fire Prevention Program of the Year Focuses on Building Community Relationship

For Marine Corps Installations Pacific, recently named the 2023 Defense Department fire prevention program of the year, the relationship between fire safety professionals and the communities they serve is foundational.

Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary: Austin Has Discussed Ukraine’s Actions in Russia With Ukrainian Counterpart

U.S. support to Ukraine will continue as Ukrainian service members drive into Russia, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.

Defense Logistics Agency’s Mentor-Protege Program Helps Small Businesses Thrive, Compete for Contracts

The Defense Logistics Agency’s Office of Small Business Programs will soon have a new way to help small vendors expand their capabilities as it works to build a more resilient industrial base that can meet increased challenges from competitors and adversaries.