Shortfalls in some of the military services’ recruiting goals for fiscal year 2023 demonstrate the challenges that lie ahead for the all-volunteer force, the Defense Department’s acting undersecretary for personnel and readiness said.
DOD will continue to work closely with allies and partners worldwide to support Ukraine as it fights for freedom and to meet the clear objectives set out by President Joe Biden, the Pentagon press secretary said.
President Joe Biden announced the approval of the latest round of military assistance to Ukraine, valued at $200 million, which includes critically needed air defense interceptors, artillery and ammunition.
Defense officials remain in close consultation with counterparts from the Philippines following the latest unsafe operational behavior by Chinese military vessels against Philippine vessels operating lawfully in the South China Sea over the weekend, the Pentagon press secretary said.
America and a coalition of some 50 allies and partners are determined to help Ukraine fight to defend its territory and its citizens and to extend its battlefield gains, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Senior Pentagon officials underscored DOD’s role as a global leader in managing the impacts of climate change on resilience, peace and stability during the 28th Conference of the Parties in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The partnerships forged among allies and partners have paved the path toward bolstering Ukraine’s defense industrial base for the long term, the Pentagon’s top acquisition official said.
The National Security Agency’s ability to recruit and retain top talent is key to meeting the demands of the future, agency director Army Gen. Paul M. Nakasone said.
