Secretary Austin was “surprised“ by the deal that was made without the Defense Department’s knowledge. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin revoked pre-trial agreements that had been reached last week…
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Pentagon Announces U.S. Complete Withdrawal from Niger
The departure from the West African nation was accomplished a month ahead of schedule. U.S. forces have completed their total withdrawal from Niger a month ahead of schedule,…
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Defense Department Offers Courses to Cope with Suicide
Two modules have been published to provide support for surviving family and friends. The Department of Defense has developed a course to help the military community support the…
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Defense Department Announces 20th Drawdown for Ukraine Aid
The package totals $1.7 billion in weapons for Ukraine’s defense. The Department of Defense (DoD) announced that more weapons have been approved to send to Ukrainian defense forces,…
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Ukrainian Students Visit Pentagon for Internship Program
Deputy Assistant Secretary Cooper spends time with the students and encourages them to advocate for their nation. A group of Ukrainian university students visited the Pentagon recently to…
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Legislators Raise Concerns About Defense Spending
They question the costs the Defense Department pays contractors. Members of Congress are seeking ways to rein in wasteful defense spending. During a recent congressional hearing, Representative Michael…
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Two Senators Request Presidential Options for Philippines and China
Ranking committee members are concerned by recent standoffs in the South China Sea. Two senior senators sent a letter requesting that President Joe Biden provide Congress with a…
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Theodore Roosevelt Replaces Eisenhower in Middle East Operations
The previous strike group was relieved of its extended 9-month deployment in the Red Sea region. The aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt has taken over operations in the Middle…
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Pentagon Dismantles Gaza Temporary Humanitarian Aid Pier
Rough weather at sea plagued the project since its installation. The Pentagon announced this week that the temporary humanitarian aid pier connected to Gaza will be permanently dismantled,…
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U.S. and Japan Announce $10B Tactical Aircraft Modernization Plan
Upgrades across multiple military bases to strengthen regional deterrence and enhance Indo-Pacific stability The Department of Defense (DoD), in coordination with the Government of Japan, announced a plan…
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