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Austin Pledges Aid to African Partners

“Africa matters” was the message that Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered during a speech in Luanda, Angola.

Soldier Returned to U.S. Custody After Crossing Into North Korea

Army Pvt. Travis T. King has been released to U.S. custody after a multiweek diplomatic effort to secure his return from North Korea.

Defense Official Says Shutdown Worse Than Continuing Resolution

A continuing resolution would be “bad,” but a shutdown of the federal government would be “horrible,” undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment William A. LaPlante said.

With Government Shutdown, Troops Still Protect Nation, But Possibly Without Pay

With a possible government shutdown less than a week away, defense leaders say the nation will remain protected — but service members may end up doing that defense work without being paid.

Austin Praises Kenya’s Commitment to Regional Peace

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Kenyan Defense Minister Aden Bare Duale underscored their countries’ ties by signing a five-year framework for defense cooperation and enhancing interoperability between the two militaries.

Recipients Honored for Commitment to Service Members, Families

The Defense Department’s Spirit of Hope Award was awarded to six people and a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping military families during a Pentagon ceremony.

Austin Lauds Mozambique’s Leadership on Regional Security

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III thanked Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi for his leadership in promoting the role of women in security during an enhanced honor cordon and meeting at the Pentagon. 

Biden Meets With Ukraine President, as U.S. Sends $325M Arms Package

The U.S. announced it will send an additional security assistance package for Ukraine as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy concluded his second visit to Washington since Russia launched its unprovoked invasion.