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Senate Nominations Hold Stalls Hundreds of Military Leader Appointments

With the current hold in the Senate on confirming general and flag officers, as many as 650 critical leadership positions might be vacant by year’s end, the deputy Pentagon press secretary said.

DOD Policy Chief Says ‘Even Michael Jordan Needed 4 Other Bulls’

Americans need to understand how crucial allies and partners are to U.S. national security strategies, Colin Kahl, the undersecretary of defense for policy said.

NATO Chief Details Plans for Summit

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg laid out the agenda for the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, next week, saying it will demonstrate alliance unity.

Milley Names Troy E. Black as Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Mark A. Milley has named Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black to succeed Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Ramón “CZ” Colón-López.

DOD Announces $800M Security Assistance Package for Ukraine

The Defense Department announced an additional security assistance package of up to $800 million aimed at providing key capabilities to support Ukraine’s counteroffensive operations and defend against Russia’s war of aggression.

Spacecom General Wants Satellites With Sustained Maneuverability

In the next four to five years, operations by the Defense Department in the space domain will likely be transformed, the U.S. Space Command deputy commander said.

Ryder Says U.S. Counter-ISIS Mission Undeterred by Russia’s Unprofessional Behavior Over Syria

The U.S. mission to defeat ISIS remains undeterred by Russia’s recent harassment of U.S. aircraft operating in Syria, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said.

Austin Swears in New Service Members as DOD Marks the Anniversary of the All-Volunteer Force

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the all-volunteer military, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III administered the oath of enlistment to 90 new recruits during a ceremony at Fort Meade, Md.