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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

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III testifies during a hearing.

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.

NATO leaders look to defense, deterrence against Russia
February 22, 2022 — NATO will continue to strengthen its defense and deterrence capabilities in the face of challenges from Russia, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said. ... MORE

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NATO leaders look to defense, deterrence against Russia
February 18, 2022 — NATO will continue to strengthen its defense and deterrence capabilities in the face of challenges from Russia, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Feb. 17. ... MORE

Alamo Wing ‘wows’ NATO Days reps
February 8, 2022 — The 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland hosted two representatives from the Jagello 2000 Association, a Czech Republic organization focused on public diplomacy in the field of security policy and membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization on Jan. 25, 2022... MORE

Petr Zlatohlávek, Jagello 2000 Association senior project director, tests the virtual reality headset inside the virtual reality room Jan. 25, 2022, while Maj. Paul Lentz, 733rd Training Squadron director of operations, explains the functions and capabilities of the system, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Zlatohlávek was experiencing a virtual model of the C-5M Super Galaxy through the headset. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Mark Colmenares)

U.S. to deploy 3,000 troops to Romania, Poland, Germany
February 2, 2022 — The United States will move approximately 3,000 service members to Romania, Poland and Germany in response to Russia's continuing buildup of forces on its western border with Ukraine and in Belarus, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said. ... MORE

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DOD places variety of troops on 'Prepare to Deploy'
January 28, 2022 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III placed a range of U.S. military units comprising 8,500 troops on a heightened preparedness to deploy should Russia invade Ukraine, and those units have been named, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said Jan. 27... MORE

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Defense Secretary places 8,500 troops on heightened readiness to deploy to Europe
January 27, 2022 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has placed 8,500 U.S. service members on heightened preparedness to deploy given Russia's continuing provocations along its border with Ukraine, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said Jan. 24... MORE

DOD's chief data officer discusses 'data-centric' future
January 7, 2022 — The Defense Department is focusing data on joint warfighting activities and actions put in place in the past are bearing fruit, David Spirk, the department's chief data officer, said Jan. 5... MORE

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Air Force supports U.S. global health policy priorities of 2021
December 28, 2021 — As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government has established new policies in 2021 addressing global health security and the use of global health engagement to mitigate the current pandemic, as well as emerging and future biosecurity threats. ... MORE

Austin says NATO, U.S. Forces will leave Afghanistan, continue support to Afghan forces
April 15, 2021 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III wholeheartedly supports President Joe Biden's decision to end America's longest war by September 11. ... MORE

A man in business attire stands at a lectern with microphones and U.S. and NATO flags behind him.

Afghan, U.S., NATO officials call declaration a path for peace
March 2, 2020 — Under an agreement signed in Doha, Qatar, all foreign troops may be out of Afghanistan in 14 months, officials said in the Afghan capital of Kabul... MORE

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper and two other civilians walk on a red carpet.

NATO temporarily suspends training mission in Iraq
January 8, 2020 — Although NATO is committed to the training mission in Iraq, the alliance has suspended training operations in the country, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in Brussels Jan. 7... MORE

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg tells reporters that the alliance will suspend training Iraqi forces until the situation in the country stabilizes.