In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the all-volunteer military, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III administered the oath of enlistment to 90 new recruits during a ceremony at Fort Meade, Md.
The international rules-based order and the strategy of deterrence are ideas that undergird peace in our world and are worth defending, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden honored the sacrifice and selflessness of those who fill the ranks of the U.S. military during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C.
The Wagner security situation remains purely internal to Russia and the U.S. will continue to monitor what’s happening, but the focus will be to provide continued support to Ukraine, the Pentagon press secretary said.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius pledged to continue their close partnership in supporting Ukraine and defending their countries’ shared values.
The Wagner Group situation is an internal Russian matter, but one that U.S. leaders must monitor, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
The Defense Department announced an additional security assistance package of up to $500 million to provide key capabilities to support Ukraine’s counteroffensive operations.
The security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States is a “natural next step” for the three nations’ sea services, the U.S. Navy’s top admiral said.
