Group says retaliation can be expected if the deadline for Afghanistan withdrawal is not met. The Taliban will not extend the August 31 deadline for the current evacuation…
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Navy Secretary Confirmed by Senate
Defense secretary says Del Toro understands today’s pressing challenges. In a unanimous voice vote, the Senate confirmed Carlos Del Toro as Secretary of the Navy. He is a…
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Defense Secretary Visits the Philippines
Philippine president reinstates defense forces pact. Last week, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in a bilateral defense meeting regarding the Visiting…
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Defense Secretary Backs Changes to Military Justice
Supports independent handling of sexual assault cases by military lawyers. On Tuesday, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced that he would support changes to the military justice system…
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Defense Secretary Meets with Afghan President
Agreement with Taliban is being reviewed. Along with U.S. and coalition leaders, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in Kabul to review the…
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National Guard Troops Drawing Down from D.C.
Defense Secretary okays smaller support force for two more months. As the concerns of protests and potential civil unrest in Washington, D.C. continue to decrease, many National Guard…
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Secretaries of State and Defense Visit Japan
Plans to discuss Chinese relations. On Monday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrived in Tokyo to meet with Japanese officials to discuss…
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Top Level US-China Meeting Set Next Week
Range of issues will be discussed. On March 18, Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet with top Chinese officials in Alaska. It marks the first high-level in-person…
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Pentagon Will Lead Review of China Strategy
“Whole of government effort” ordered by President Biden. On Wednesday, President Biden ordered a Pentagon-led review of China strategy as his administration examines the military and national security…
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Defense Secretary Visits Guard Troops at Capitol
Calls increase for them to go home. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited troops from the National Guard who are protecting the Capitol. He spoke to them from the building’s…
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