U.S. forces continue to stand ready in the Middle East, should Iran or its proxies attempt to attack Israel, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., embarked on a three-country visit of the Middle East aimed at demonstrating the long-term U.S. commitment to the region.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III praised the momentum behind the U.S.-India relationship as he met with Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh at the Pentagon.
Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said a top concern for officials within the defense community has been securing national interests in the face of climate change effects.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III ordered the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group to Central Command to ensure U.S. force protection, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
Army Lt. Gen. Jonathan M. Stubbs, acting chief of the National Guard Bureau, said he is intent on maintaining stability in that branch of service until a successor to the previous chief is confirmed by Congress.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to discuss ongoing war efforts in Ukraine and details of the next Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting.
U.S. support to Ukraine will continue as Ukrainian service members drive into Russia, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
