Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has directed the DOD to review the Medals of Honor awarded to approximately 20 soldiers for their actions during the December 1890 engagement at Wounded Knee Creek, S.D.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the United States’ commitment to Iraq’s continued sovereignty and security during a meeting with Iraqi Defense Minister Muhammad al-Abbasi at the Pentagon.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reaffirmed the United States’ unwavering support for Ukraine as it relates to that country’s ongoing conflict with Russia during a phone call with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, the Pentagon announced.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur discussed strengthening NATO’s deterrence and defense, and continued joint exercises between the two nations during a meeting at the Pentagon.
The United States has vital interests on the African continent and will protect those interests in concert with African nations, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for Africa said.
The Defense Department today released its 2024 Arctic Strategy, which details how the department plans to be ready to meet new challenges in the region.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will travel to Japan and the Philippines on his 11th official visit to the Indo-Pacific since taking office.
U.S. and Iraqi officials are meeting to discuss when and how the mission of the global coalition against the Islamic State in Iraq would end and transition to an enduring bilateral security partnership.
