During the attack, the U.S. military coordinated closely with the Israeli Defense Forces to help defend Israel, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
The Defense Department has taken steps to further enhance the defense posture of U.S. forces throughout the Middle East region to deter aggression and mitigate the risk of a broader regional conflict.
The Defense Department is launching a three-year pilot program meant to reimburse service members up to $1,500 for travel-related expenses incurred for a temporary child care provider following a permanent change of station move.
The U.S. and Iraq decided on a two-phase transition plan for Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve operations in Iraq, a U.S. official said.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration also warned of “historic, catastrophic and life-threatening” flooding as Helene continues along its path.
The Defense Department announced the 66th round of security assistance for Ukraine, which includes some $375 million in presidential drawdown authority of equipment from the existing U.S. military inventory.
The trilateral security partnership among the U.S., United Kingdom and Australia, also known as AUKUS, offers a unique opportunity for these nations to enhance their military capabilities and strengthen deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
The U.S. called for a 21-day cease-fire on the Israel-Lebanon border to prevent an escalation of war and give diplomacy a chance there and in Gaza.
