A national call to service that inspires young people to think about how they can contribute to something bigger than themselves would help support the DOD’s recruiting efforts, a senior Defense Department official said.
DOD is focused on making quality child care options affordable for military families as officials continue to prioritize initiatives to take care of those who serve.
China is attempting to offer an alternative to the international world order and the Defense Department must respond with a robust and accelerated science, technology and development strategy, a senior DOD official said.
Innovation is key to continuing U.S. military might, and the Defense Department is working to make the institution more agile and a good partner for private capital, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said.
The Defense Department’s focus on taking care of those in uniform is a critical component for motivating the next generation to serve, a senior Pentagon official said.
With the recruiting rate for the all-volunteer force declining, defense leaders are asking how the military can connect with and motivate the new generation to serve.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is expected to personally relay his respects to the families of three soldiers who were killed in an attack by an uncrewed aerial system at a military base in Jordan, a Defense Department official said.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the United States’ commitment to ensuring NATO’s enduring strength during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the Pentagon.
