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Austin Praises Close U.S.-Kenya Partnership

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III praised the close partnership between the U.S. and Kenya on a range of security issues as he met with Kenyan Defense Minister Aden Bare Duale.  

Austin Thanks Blue Star Families for Their Support During Global Uncertainty

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III expressed gratitude for the service and sacrifice of military families during a virtual town hall event.

5 Months With No Base Budget Affects Department’s Modernization Efforts

The Defense Department continues to urge Congress to pass the department’s base budget, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.

Hicks Underscores U.S. Deterrence Against Attacks on Homeland at Northcom Change of Command

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks underscored the imperative of maintaining a robust defense against threats to the homeland during a change of command ceremony at U.S. Northern Command headquarters at Peterson Space Force Base, Colo.  

U.S. Southern Command Urges Space Conference Attendees to ‘Think Big’

U.S. Southern Command hosted the annual Space Conference of the Americas to discuss the way ahead for space cooperation and interoperability.

Strikes Against Iran-backed Militias Had ‘Good Effects,’ Pentagon Spokesman Says

President Joe Biden ordered the strikes in response to the militia strike that killed three U.S. service members and wounded more than 40 others at Tower 22 base in Jordan.

U.S., U.K. Launch Strikes Against Houthi Targets in Yemen to Protect Red Sea Shipping

U.S. and British forces launched a series of proportionate strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen in response to continuing attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. 

Cyber Command Flag Passed to Air Force General at Fort Meade Ceremony

Leaders from the Defense Department and intelligence community gathered at Fort Meade, Maryland, for the change of command ceremony of U.S. Cyber Command, as Army Gen. Paul M. Nakasone passed the flag to Air Force Gen. Timothy D. Haugh.