Through a phased approach, the U.S. plans to convert U.S. Forces Japan into a joint force headquarters which will report to the commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s 10-day trip to the Indo-Pacific will include stops in Japan and the Philippines where he plans to meet with his counterparts as DOD continues to strengthen partnerships.
A group of Ukrainian university students visited the Pentagon to learn more about the Defense Department and gain insight into how the United States provides support for Ukraine’s defense against Russia.
Great progress has been made in building alliances and partnerships around the globe and strengthening security, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said during a press briefing as he prepares for an upcoming trip to Japan and the Philippines.
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology Aprille Ericsson spoke about the importance of DOD reaching out to minority academic science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, programs and their students.
The launch of an artificial intelligence-powered platform for uncovering and matching talent across the joint force is an important step moving DOD ahead.
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.
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.
