The Defense Department is readying itself for the next storm, Hurricane Milton, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
The National Guard and active duty troops in North Carolina are working as one team under a dual-status commander to bring relief to citizens of the state.
One year since the deadly Hamas terrorist attack, the Defense Department remains committed to helping Israel defend itself, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
The Defense Department is continuing to increase its support for local, state and federal emergency responders in a massive effort to bring relief to residents impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, underscored the foundational role logistics plays in maintaining the U.S. military’s edge as the world’s foremost fighting force.
Building relationships is critical to leading effectively, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., said.
Following a U.S. Transportation Command change of command at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held a news briefing to provide updates about the Middle East, Hurricane Helene response, Ukraine and the AUKUS partnership.
U.S. Transportation Command provides the Defense Department with the means to project, maneuver and sustain its forces anywhere in the world, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
