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DOD's 2025 budget request provides 4.5% raise for service members
March 12, 2024 — The Defense Department laid out details of its $849.8 billion budget request, which is expected to fund operations during fiscal year 2025... MORE

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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State Partnership Program turns 30: The Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program today
July 19, 2023 — On the eve of its 30th anniversary, the Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program has matured into thriving security cooperation relationships with 100 nations... MORE

NATO Reservist visits South Texas
July 19, 2023 — The 433rd Airlift Wing participated in a military exchange program and hosted a member from the Estonian Defense Force at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland from May 29 to June 9... MORE

1st Lt. Martti Eerma, a Estonian Defense Force reservist, is attacked while wearing padded protective clothing by a military working dog as part of a training demonstration guided by Staff Sgt. Wilson Brantley, 802nd Security Forces Squadron, a military working dog trainer, at Joint Base San Antonio-Medina Annex, Texas, June 8, 2023. Eerma visited the installation as part of the Military Exchange program coordinated with NATO militaries to help develop cultural understanding, regional expertise, language proficiency, and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mark Colmenares)

President approves mobilization of Reserves to support EUCOM
July 17, 2023 — President Joe Biden issued an executive order July 13 approving the mobilization of select reserve forces with up to 3,000 personnel, augmenting the armed forces in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. ... MORE

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DOD committed to ethical use of artificial intelligence
June 20, 2023 — A top Pentagon technology official underscored the U.S. commitment to leading the international conversation surrounding artificial intelligence during a panel discussion in Washington... MORE

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Next generation of leaders key to solving security challenges, Pentagon official says
June 7, 2023 — There is no shortage of pressing challenges on the horizon and preparing the next generation of leaders is key to ensuring a "safer, more equitable and peace-oriented future," said Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Colin H. Kahl... MORE

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DOD official discusses steps to deter, defeat missile threats
April 19, 2023 — A Defense Department leader detailed missile threats from adversaries and addressed DOD countermeasure to those threats during congressional testimony April 18... 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

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President signs National Defense Authorization Act into law
December 23, 2022 — President Joe Biden has signed the Fiscal 2023 National Defense Authorization Act into law, allotting $816.7 billion to the Defense Department. ... MORE

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Sixteenth Air Force represents United States during NATO cyber defense exercise
December 19, 2022 — Sixteenth Air Force was the lead representative for the United States for participation in the NATO-hosted Cyber Coalition 2022 exercise, conducted Nov. 28 through Dec. 2, 2022, in Tallinn, Estonia... MORE

From their Forward Operating Base, 16th Air Force Airmen U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Lesperance, Staff Sgt. Katelyn Hartman and, Staff Sgt. Chad Hartman, from the 67th Cyber Operations Group, brief Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Hill (second from left), 16th Air Force mobilization assistant to the 16th Air Force commander, on their mission supporting Estonian Defense Forces. Hill visited them during his trip representing the U.S. at NATO Exercise, Cyber Coalition 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Harry “Rican” Jimenez)

Electromagnetic spectrum operations instructors provide training in Germany
October 21, 2022 — Instructors from the 479th Operations Support Squadron Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations School recently traveled to NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany, to provide their “Introduction to Electromagnetic Warfare” course for the U.S. component of the NATO E-3 mission... MORE

AWACS NATO “Introduction to Electromagnetic Warfare”

Biden announces changes in U.S. force posture in Europe
June 29, 2022 — President Joe Biden announced moves that will enlarge the U.S. troop presence in Europe and strengthen the NATO alliance. Biden made the announcement at the beginning of the NATO summit in Madrid June 29... MORE

Nations undergo rigorous process to join NATO
June 6, 2022 — A key determining factor for potential NATO members is whether their admission will strengthen the alliance and further increase security and stability across Europe... MORE

Sweden, Finland apply for NATO membership
May 19, 2022 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted Swedish Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist at the Pentagon, where they discussed the historic decision by the Swedish government to seek NATO membership... MORE

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Pentagon announces deployments to replace forces in Europe
May 16, 2022 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has ordered the deployment of around 10,500 personnel in the coming months to replace previously deployed Army units serving in the European theater of operation... MORE

Defense secretary says 2023 budget built on new defense strategy
May 12, 2022 — The fiscal 2023 defense budget request was built on the bones of the new National Defense Strategy, and the request is adequate for today's military and ensures the military remains strong in the future, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said... MORE

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Defense Secretary lays out reasoning behind DOD budget request
April 8, 2022 — At $773 billion, the fiscal 2023 Defense Budget Request is huge, but that doesn't mean that painful choices are not necessary, defense leaders told the Senate Armed Services Committee April 7... MORE

With activation of NATO Response Force, U.S. military ready to provide forces
February 28, 2022 — In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, NATO's secretary general announced activation of the alliance's defense plans, which also means that it can deploy the NATO Defense Force... MORE

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President shifts U.S. troops in Europe to defend frontline NATO States 
February 23, 2022 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has ordered an infantry battalion task force of about 800 soldiers to deploy from Italy to the Baltic region and approved the movement of up to eight F-35 Lightning II aircraft from Germany to operating locations on NATO's eastern flank.  ... MORE

A photo of an F-35 crew preparing to deploy.