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U.S. Posturing Assets to Defend Israel, U.S. Forces in Middle East

DOD continues to move vessels and aircraft across the Middle East to improve U.S. force protection, increase the defense of Israel and ensure the United States can respond to a range of contingencies.

U.S. Will Send More Defensive Military Capabilities to Middle East

More defensive military capabilities will deploy to the Middle East to bolster force protection for U.S. troops in the region and to defend Israel, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.

Brown Honors Outgoing Guard Chief During Relinquishment of Responsibility Ceremony

Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, praised the leadership and accomplishments of outgoing Chief of the National Guard Bureau Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson during a relinquishment of responsibility ceremony.

Pentagon Official: Alliances Are Key to U.S. Nuclear Deterrence Advantage

The U.S. maintains an asymmetric strategic advantage through its global network of allies and partners amid increasing competition, a senior Pentagon official said.

VA Launches Redesigned Airborne Hazards and Burn Pit Registry

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced the launch of the redesigned Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry.

DOD Provides Resources to Ensure Holistic Support for Those Impacted by Suicide

The Defense Department remains committed to supporting and guiding members of the military community who have been affected by suicide as part of its holistic approach to suicide prevention and intervention.

Austin Concludes Indo-Pacific Trip With Subic Bay Visit

During the visit, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III toured a Philippine Navy facility and several defense industrial sites as a way to highlight opportunities for defense industrial cooperation by the U.S., the Philippines, and other regional allies and partners.

DOD Making Progress in Eliminating Bottlenecks to Spouse Employment Through State-Level Advocacy

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.