Meets with Latvian President, Prime Minister, and Defense Minister Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin traveled to Latvia this week, where he met with Latvian President Egils Levits, Prime…
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Secretary Austin Announces New Pentagon Press Secretary
Brigadier General Patrick Ryder to fill the position. John Kirby left his role as Pentagon press secretary in May when he accepted his new position as the White…
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Defense Secretary Orders Second Delay of Missile Tests
National security spokesman says the U.S. has no interest in escalating tensions. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, ordered a second delay of routine intercontinental ballistic missile tests to…
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Over a Quarter Million Troops Face No-Vax Discharge
They represent 13 percent of the total force. According to the Department of Defense, about 268,858 troops as of mid-July are still not in compliance with Defense Secretary…
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U.S. Navy Selects First Woman Blue Angels Jet Pilot
Their new season begins in March. The United States Navy has selected Lieutenant Amanda Lee as the first female jet pilot for the Blue Angels. Lieutenant Lee, who…
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Defense Department Releases Ukrainian Assistance Fact Sheet
Lists all past and current defense contributions to Ukraine. In the wake of announcing another $1 billion in assistance for Ukraine’s defense efforts, the Department of Defense released…
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Secretary Austin Meets with Prime Minister Chan-o-cha
Plans joint military training and defense exercises. Secretary of Defense Austin wrapped up his visit to Thailand with a final meeting with Thailand’s Prime Minister and Minister of…
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Defense Secretary Meets with Chinese Counterpart
Discussions included Taiwan, North Korea, and Ukraine. On Friday morning in Singapore, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with his Chinese counterpart, the Minister of National Defense General Wei…
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Secretary Austin Meets with Defense Leaders
Forty-four nations were represented. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with the defense leaders of 44 countries Monday morning to discuss Russia’s war on Ukraine. It was the second meeting…
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Secretary Austin Welcomes Thailand’s Prime Minister
Announces first trip to Thailand as defense secretary. Thailand’s Prime Minister and Defense Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha paid a visit to the Pentagon on Friday, where Secretary Austin welcomed…
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