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DOD, UDCG Continue to Look for Better Ways to Expedite Support to Ukraine

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to discuss ongoing war efforts in Ukraine and details of the next Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting.

National Guard Bureau’s Acting Chief Aims to Maintain Stability During Transition

Army Lt. Gen. Jonathan M. Stubbs, acting chief of the National Guard Bureau, said he is intent on maintaining stability in that branch of service until a successor to the previous chief is confirmed by Congress.

DOD’s 2023 Fire Prevention Program of the Year Focuses on Building Community Relationship

For Marine Corps Installations Pacific, recently named the 2023 Defense Department fire prevention program of the year, the relationship between fire safety professionals and the communities they serve is foundational.

Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary: Austin Has Discussed Ukraine’s Actions in Russia With Ukrainian Counterpart

U.S. support to Ukraine will continue as Ukrainian service members drive into Russia, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.

Defense Logistics Agency’s Mentor-Protege Program Helps Small Businesses Thrive, Compete for Contracts

The Defense Logistics Agency’s Office of Small Business Programs will soon have a new way to help small vendors expand their capabilities as it works to build a more resilient industrial base that can meet increased challenges from competitors and adversaries. 

DOD Trains Latin American Officials in Human Trafficking Awareness

Officials from DOD’s Combating Trafficking in Persons Office hosted an information session for participants from Latin American nations who are part of the State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program.

U.S., Ukraine Leaders Discuss Current Situation in Russia-Ukraine War

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to discuss the attack on the Russian province of Kursk as well as the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.

Families of Service Members Gone Missing in Action Get Answers at Annual Briefing

More than 400 relatives of service members who did not come home from the Korean or Cold Wars attended personalized briefings to get updates on how the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency is progressing on their cases.