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DOD proposes removing more than 11,000 troops from Germany
July 30, 2020 — The United States will bring some American service members home from their forward stationed assignments in Germany, while other service members will move to other locations in Europe to improve the commitment to NATO and the defense of Europe, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said, adding that the proposed changes are firmly in line with the National Defense Strategy... MORE

Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper, Joint Chiefs of Staff Vice Chairman Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, and Commander, U.S. European Command Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, brief the media on the European Strategic Force Posture Review from the Pentagon Briefing Room, Washington, D.C., July 29, 2020.

DOD officials unveil COVID-related personnel, move guidance
May 28, 2020 — Defense Department officials outlined a conditions-based approach to relaxing the stop-movement order that has been in effect since early March due to the coronavirus pandemic... MORE

Defense bill to fund pay raise for military, civilian personnel
January 2, 2020 — The $738 billion defense spending bill signed into law by President Donald J. Trump funds the largest pay increases in a decade... MORE

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Mark A. Milley brief the media at the Pentagon, Dec. 20, 2019.