Military service attracts bright, capable and ambitious people, and the Defense Department must take their needs and those of their spouses seriously, a DOD official said.
The U.S. military is working to implement the strategy for an increasingly important region of the world: the Arctic.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s top priority is caring for service members and their families.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III emphasized the United States’ commitment to further deepening ties with key allies throughout the Indo-Pacific after meeting with top officials in the Philippines.
The Defense Department’s first Exceptional Family Member Program survey is part of ongoing efforts to ensure it provides comprehensive support to military families with special medical or educational needs.
DOD announced a security assistance package for Ukraine as it continues its fight to counter Russia’s invasion.
Through a phased approach, the U.S. plans to convert U.S. Forces Japan into a joint force headquarters which will report to the commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s 10-day trip to the Indo-Pacific will include stops in Japan and the Philippines where he plans to meet with his counterparts as DOD continues to strengthen partnerships.