The Chief of Naval Operations Expeditionary Safety Award recognizes the team’s outstanding achievement in readiness and economy of operations through unwavering commitment to warfighter safety.
William A. LaPlante, undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, praised a new DOD pilot program designed to streamline the process for procuring new military technology.
The U.S. government is monitoring the situation in the Middle East and calls on all parties to de-escalate regional tensions, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
In 2022, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III directed the creation of a “tiger team” to look into ways the Defense Department could make the Foreign Military Sales system less foreboding for partner nations interested in purchasing U.S. military hardware.
The Defense Department’s critical mission and focus on the warfighter continues to serve as a key draw for technology professionals, a senior Pentagon official said.
The effects of changes made in DOD acquisition processes are being felt and innovation within the department is speeding up, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reaffirmed the impenetrable bond between the U.S. and Australia after hosting high-level talks with key Australian officials.
Florida National Guard soldiers conducted high-water rescue operations to help residents to safety after flooding from Hurricane Debby.
