Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Iraq Minister of Defense Muhammad al-Abbasi, participate in a bilateral exchange at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., July 23, 2024. (DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver) JULY 25, 2024 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the United States' commitment to Iraq's continued sovereignty and security during a … [Read more...]
New Space Force Enlisted Leader Takes Responsibility
JULY 25, 2024 - On Chief Master Sgt. Jason Childers’ first official day of his new job, he flew to Korea for U.S. Space Forces Korea’s first-ever change of command ceremony. Only a week later, Childers was front and center for U.S. Space Forces – Indo-Pacific Command’s first-ever change of responsibility ceremony. “I’m absolutely honored for the privilege to serve in this … [Read more...]
Marines Host Japanese for Collaborative Visit
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gael Ornelas, an optics technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit demonstrates barrel alignment procedures to Japanese soldiers with the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force during their visit on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, July 11, 2024.CLB-31 hosted the ARDB to foster mutual … [Read more...]
Air Force Updates Congress on Mobility Aircraft
JULY 25, 2024 - Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander, alongside Lt. Gen. David Tabor, U.S. Air Force deputy chief of staff for plans and programs, and Rear Adm. Derek Trinque, U.S. Transportation Command director of strategic plans, policy and logistics, testified in front of the House Armed Services subcommittee on seapower and projection forces, July 23, on … [Read more...]
DoD to Review Wounded Knee Medals
JULY 25, 2024 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has directed the Defense Department to review the Medals of Honor awarded to approximately 20 soldiers for their actions during the December 1890 engagement at Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota, to ensure no awardees were recognized for conduct inconsistent with the nation's highest military honor. DOD's Office of the … [Read more...]