Defense Department implements Congressional rule in NDAA. The U.S. Department of Defense formally rescinded its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for the military, in compliance with the National Defense Authorization…
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Defense Secretary Welcomes Egyptian President El-Sisi
Pentagon meeting marks 100 years of cooperation between U.S. and Egypt. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III welcomed Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to the Pentagon for a…
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DoD Announces 2022 Defense Acquisition Workforce Awards
Five annual awards to be presented in a virtual ceremony. Undersecretary of Defense William A. LaPlante announced the winners of the 2022 Defense Acquisition Workforce Awards this past…
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COVID Vaccine Mandate Removed from Defense Bill
Compromise reached in the final version of funding. Changes have been made to the National Defense Authorization Act that will end the U.S. military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate and…
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Senators Urge Armed Drones for Ukraine
The Pentagon had previously declined the request. A bipartisan group of senators sent a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin this week urging President Biden’s administration to reconsider…
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Defense Department Asks for Family Program Input
First survey about the program that supports special needs family members. The Department of Defense announced last week that they will be conducting a survey of those enrolled…
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Pentagon Gives Update on Hawaii Fuel Facility Closure
The closure process is likely to take another three years. Pentagon Press Secretary Brigadier General Pat Ryder recently shared the Pentagon’s progress on closing the Red Hill Bulk…
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DoD Responds to Liberation of Kherson
Celebrates Russia’s withdrawal from Ukrainian city as a step toward freedom. A senior military official shared how the Pentagon plans to move forward in light of Russia’s retreat…
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Pentagon Contributes $400 Million More to Ukraine
The newest aid package includes refurbishing and repair of equipment. The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced that they are contributing another weapons package for Ukraine’s defense against…
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Pentagon Provides Update on Military Maneuvers
A briefing was provided on two current international exercises. Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brigadier General Pat Ryder held a press briefing on the Pentagon’s current operations. General…
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