Several nations on that continent are experiencing political upheaval. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is visiting Kenya, Djibouti, and Angola this week. Defense Press Secretary Brigadier General Patrick Ryder…
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Abrams Tanks Arrive in Ukraine
President Biden and Secretary of Defense Austin pledged that more will be delivered. Ukrainian President Zelensky said on Monday that the first American-made Abrams tanks have been delivered.…
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Defense Secretary Announces Reforms to Military Academies
Measures to enhance safety and prevent sexual assault and harassment. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced that actions are going to be taken at Military Service Academies (MSAs)…
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Navy Leadership Change Occurs During Promotion Delays
Admiral Franchetti steps into the acting role as Chief of Naval Operations from Admiral Gilday. U.S. Navy Admiral Michael Gilday stepped down from his position as Chief of…
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DHA Auditors Testify Before Senate Subcommittee
Chair of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee writes DOD and DHA concerning fiscal mismanagement. Chair of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts,…
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New Commissary Chief Focused on Savings and Convenience
Defense Commissary Agency trying to keep shopping affordable for military families. The new director and CEO of the Defense Commissary Agency, John Hall, is making consumer savings a…
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President Selects Colorado as Space Command Location
The lengthy review process has ended the tug-of-war between Alabama and Colorado for the headquarters. The Pentagon announced that President Joe Biden has selected Colorado Springs as the…
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Pentagon Deploys Marines to the Middle East
Marine Expeditionary Unit being sent to deter Iran’s interference with shipping. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployed to the Middle East to…
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Defense Secretary Meets with Somali President
U.S. to partner with the nation to address drought and terrorism. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at the Pentagon this week…
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Defense Secretary Holds Collaborative Meetings in India
Secretary Austin seeks to strengthen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin recently spent two days in India meeting with his counterparts. He held discussions with India’s…
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