Secretary Austin calls for an international response if Russia invades Ukraine. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, while on a trip to South Korea Thursday, said he is calling…
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U.S. Defense Secretary Meets with Ukrainian Counterpart
Russia’s pressure on that nation is central in discussions. Last week, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov met with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at the Pentagon. Ukraine is still…
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Defense Secretary Meets with Black Sea Allies
Secretary Austin signs agreement with the nation of Georgia. On Monday, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Georgian Minister of Defense Juansher Burchuladze signed a joint agreement that…
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Pentagon Names New TransComm Leader
Air Force General Van Ovost to lead global multiservice efforts. Air Force General Jacqueline Van Ovost has been appointed as the leader of U.S. Transportation Command. TransComm is…
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Military Leaders Warn of al Qaeda Re-emergence
They could threaten the U.S. homeland within a year. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Mark Milley, and General Kenneth “Frank” McKenzie, commander…
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General Milley, Secretary Austin Testify Before Congress
Evacuation from Kabul called “a logistical success, but a strategic failure.” Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley testified before…
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DOD Inspector General Probes Kabul Drone Strike
10 Afghan civilians mistakenly killed in U.S. airstrike in August. On Friday, the Defense Department’s Inspector General announced another investigation of the drone strike that killed 10 Afghan…
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Defense Secretary Recognizes Foreign Allies
Credits their support in the airlift out of Afghanistan. This past week, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin took a moment to express appreciation for the United States’ allies…
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Defense Secretary Austin Warns of al-Qaida Resurgence
Taliban could aid organization responsible for 9/11 attacks. On Thursday, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin joined Qatar’s Defense Minister Khalid to openly discuss the threats to peace in…
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Pentagon Resumes Advisory Boards
Reordering comes after review period at the start of the president’s administration. On Friday, the Department of Defense announced that it was ready to resume the meeting of…
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