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Taking care of service members key to recruiting next generation
January 31, 2024 — The Defense Department's focus on taking care of those in uniform is a critical component for motivating the next generation to serve, a senior Pentagon official said... MORE

Inspector General initiates review of DOD procedures following Austin hospitalization
January 16, 2024 — The Defense Department's inspector general sent a memorandum on Jan. 10 announcing a review examining the roles, processes, procedures, responsibilities and actions related to the secretary of defense's recent hospitalization. The review will assess whether DOD's policies and procedures are sufficient to ensure timely, appropriate notifications and the effective transition of authorities as may be warranted due to the unavailability of senior leadership... MORE

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Austin affirms 'ironclad' U.S. commitment to deterrence on Korean Peninsula
November 13, 2023 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the United States' unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and security on the Korean Peninsula during talks with South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik in Seoul, South Korea. ... MORE

Defense leader discusses progress of National Defense Strategy
October 25, 2023 — The National Defense Strategy is a living, breathing document that is the North Star to the Defense Department, and leaders in the department work every day to ensure it is implemented, a defense leader said Oct. 24... MORE

DOD remains resolute in support of Israel
October 17, 2023 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is continuing to coordinate closely with his Israeli counterpart in response to last week's deadly attacks by Hamas terrorists, Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said... MORE

U.S. helps Israel defend against Hamas attacks
October 10, 2023 — The United States is surging support to Israel, a senior defense official said, including air defense capabilities and munitions, and is also bolstering U.S. presence in the region... MORE

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Senate confirms three defense leaders
September 25, 2023 — The Senate voted Sept. 21 to confirm Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. to be chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Randy A. George as Army chief of staff and Gen. Eric M. Smith as Marine Corps commandant... MORE

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Secretary of Defense praises outgoing Army Chief of Staff
August 7, 2023 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III praised the stewardship of Gen. James C. McConville as he relinquished his duties as Army chief of staff Aug. 4... MORE

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Austin praises outgoing Commandant, underscores Marine Corps' readiness
July 11, 2023 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III credited outgoing Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger's leadership in underscoring the Corps' adaptability in the face of a rapidly changing national security landscape. ... MORE

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CYBER HYGIENE | Austin directs DOD components to reinforce classified safeguards following security review
July 6, 2023 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has tasked Department of Defense components with implementing a series of recommendations aimed at improving classified information safeguards following a review of departmentwide security programs and policies... MORE

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In 75 years since Women's Armed Services Integration Act, female service members have excelled
June 14, 2023 — Seventy-five years ago, President Harry S. Truman signed into law the Women's Armed Services Integration Act, which allowed, for the first time, women to serve as regular members of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps... MORE

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On D-Day Anniversary, Austin, Milley call on all to defend democracy
June 6, 2023 — The men who stormed Normandy 79 years ago saved democracy "and it is all of our duty to defend with undimmed vigor the principles for which the Allies fought," Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said June 6... MORE

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Biden nominates 'top-notch strategist' as next Joint Chiefs Chairman
May 30, 2023 — President Joe Biden has nominated Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. to succeed Army Gen. Mark A. Milley as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff... MORE

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Austin: Service to Nation is highest calling
May 16, 2023 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III stressed the importance of service to community and country during his commencement speech at Fayetteville State University, North Carolina... MORE

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Secretary of Defense approves Homeland Security request for troops at border
May 3, 2023 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III approved a temporary increase in the number of service members supporting U.S. Customs and Border Protection on the Southwest border... MORE

CYBER HYGIENE | DOD assessing document disclosures and implementing mitigation measures
April 18, 2023 — The Defense Department continues to actively address the incident involving the unauthorized disclosure of classified documents, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said April 17... MORE

Secretary of Defense presses ahead with recommendations from suicide prevention committee
March 17, 2023 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has implemented the first of the recommendations made by the Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee to address and prevent suicide in the military... MORE

Military celebrates Women's History Month
March 13, 2023 — The Defense Department recognizes the accomplishments of women in DOD and their contributions to national security, which help maximize its warfighting capabilities... MORE

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Secretary of Defense charts path forward in message to force
March 3, 2023 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III released a message to the force March 2 reinforcing the Defense Department's priorities and charting the way forward... MORE

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Allies, partners central to U.S. integrated deterrence effort
March 2, 2023 — Within the 2022 National Defense Strategy, integrated deterrence — including increased partnerships with allies and partners — plays a central role to defending against both the acute and strategic threats posed by China and Russia... MORE