Navy leaders are focused on positioning the nation’s sea service as a world class employer in building upon this year’s recruiting and retention success, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa M. Franchetti said.
The Defense Department’s top leaders in information systems recognized more than a dozen individuals and teams who contributed in exceptional ways to the advancement of the department’s information technology goals in 2024.
U.S. Central Command successfully engaged and destroyed several weapon systems that posed a threat to U.S. and coalition forces in Syria, the Defense Department announced.
The security assistance provides key capabilities to support Ukraine’s most urgent battlefield needs, including air defense, munitions for rocket systems and artillery and antitank weapons, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
To support a U.K.-led maritime mission spanning multiple U.S. combatant commands and 16 international partners, a Joint Staff J-6-led initiative will make history by deploying partner environment architecture on a single network for the first time.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III expressed gratitude, shared stories and offered encouragement to troops and their families who have sacrificed the comforts of home while serving their country.
Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder discussed reports that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire, which could lead to a cessation of Hezbollah attacks on Israel and the phased withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon.
Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks delivered a message of gratitude, paying tribute to the sacrifices of U.S. service members, civilian personnel and their families.
