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Soldiers Injured in Raid Earlier This Week Headed to Walter Reed

Two service members injured during a raid in Iraq are now headed to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland, while a third service member is being evaluated for traumatic brain injury, the deputy Pentagon press secretary said.

‘Maritime Big Play’ in Pacific Demonstrates AUKUS Partner Compatibility

This month Australia, the U.K. and the U.S. — all members of the AUKUS trilateral partnership — participated in “Maritime Big Play,” a series of integrated experiments and exercises held in the Indo-Pacific region.

Austin Confirms North Korea Has Sent Troops to Russia

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III confirmed there are North Korean troops in Russia, but it is unclear if they are preparing to become a co-belligerent in Russia’s war on Ukraine. 

DOD Remains Engaged in Hurricane Response, Recovery Efforts

The Defense Department continues to be engaged with interagency partners in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the White House, state and local governments, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.

Working With Indo-Pacific Allies Key to Maintaining Rules-Based Order, Space Force Leader Says

U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific region are working to transition from numerous bilateral exercises with partners and allies in the region to more multilateral engagements, Space Force Brig. Gen. Anthony J. Mastalir said.

Pentagon Celebrates Clean Energy Action Month With Readiness Expo, Launch of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

The 10 new stations are equipped with two ports each, capable of charging electric vehicles to 80% capacity in four to 10 hours and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in one to two hours.

Austin Affirms United States’ Unwavering Support for Ukraine During Visit to Kyiv

The U.S. remains unwavering in its support for Ukraine as Russia’s disregard for international norms and ongoing war of aggression continues to threaten democracies throughout the globe, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said during a visit to Ukraine.

Austin Reaffirms U.S., NATO’s Long-Term Commitment to Ukraine

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reaffirmed the U.S. and NATO’s long-term commitment to a free and sovereign Ukraine while speaking in Brussels.