Officials seek to deter threatened Iranian attack during Gaza ceasefire negotiations. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered a U.S. guided missile submarine to the Middle East this week in…
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Secretary of State Approves $20 Billion Sale of Military Equipment to Israel
The Pentagon makes the announcement even as the U.S. continues ceasefire negotiations. The Pentagon reported that Secretary of State Antony Blinken has approved the potential sale of F-15…
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VA Launches Call Center to Protect Veterans from Fraud and Scams
The department establishes the VSAFE website and call center for assistance. The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched resources to help protect U.S. veterans, service members, and their…
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Defense Under Secretary Emphasizes Partnerships with Technology Professionals
White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director joins the discussion about technologies for national security. Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Heidi Shyu spoke…
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U.S. Boosts Middle Eastern Presence as Tensions Increase
The defense secretary deploys a jet squadron and replacement strike group. The Defense Department announced an increase in the U.S. military presence in the Middle East. Defense Secretary…
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Defense Secretary Revokes Plea Deal for 9/11 Suspects
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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