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Leaders Agree to Expedite Ukraine’s NATO Membership

Leaders agreed to a package that will ultimately make Ukraine a member of the alliance, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said at a news conference.

Brown Would Accelerate Change in U.S. Military to Maintain Deterrence

The U.S. military must accelerate development and quicken moves to build a joint force ready for the challenges of tomorrow, the nominee to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told senators.

DOD Small Business Training Week: Connect, Mentor, Collaborate

At this year’s Small Business Training Week, more than 700 attendees representing 72 agencies and hailing from 45 states participated in skill-building workshops.

DOD: Nominate Individuals, Teams for IT Excellence in CIO Community

The DOD plans to recognize teams and individuals within the chief information officer community for exceptional achievements.

DOD Destroys Last Chemical Weapons in Arsenal

Defense Department employees made history by destroying the last chemical weapon in the U.S. military arsenal at Blue Grass Army Depot, Ky.

Senate Nominations Hold Stalls Hundreds of Military Leader Appointments

With the current hold in the Senate on confirming general and flag officers, as many as 650 critical leadership positions might be vacant by year’s end, the deputy Pentagon press secretary said.

Austin Praises Outgoing Commandant, Underscores Marine Corps’ Readiness

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III credited outgoing Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger’s leadership in underscoring the Corps’ adaptability in the face of a rapidly changing national security landscape.  

DOD Policy Chief Says ‘Even Michael Jordan Needed 4 Other Bulls’

Americans need to understand how crucial allies and partners are to U.S. national security strategies, Colin Kahl, the undersecretary of defense for policy said.