July 26, 2022 Air Force’s 75th Anniversary celebrated by allies, partners at international air show One of the largest air shows in the world has returned and featured a special tribute this year to the U.S. Air Force as it approaches its 75th anniversary. The Royal International Air Tattoo was held at RAF Fairford, July 15-17.
July 26, 2022 Austin Emphasizes Common Values, Beliefs With Hemispheric Partners Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III called for greater cooperation and coordination among Western Hemisphere nations, as he addressed the Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas in Brazil.
Feb. 23, 2022 Biden Shifts U.S. Troops in Europe to Defend Frontline NATO States 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.
Feb. 18, 2022 NATO leaders look to defense, deterrence against Russia 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.
Jan. 24, 2022 Austin Places 8,500 Troops on Heightened Readiness to Deploy to Europe 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. 15, 2022 Nation Observes Anniversary of Operation Desert Storm Operation Desert Storm began 31 years ago — on Jan. 16, 1991 — five months after Iraqi forces invaded and annexed Kuwait.
Jan. 14, 2022 DOD Technology Chief Emphasizes People, Teamwork The Defense Department's chief technology officer is emphasizing people and teamwork as the avenue to keep America's technological edge.
Dec. 29, 2021 Air Force supports US global health policy priorities of 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.
Aug. 11, 2021 DOD, Israel Host Indoor Autonomous Maneuver Technologies Challenge The Defense Department and Israel are holding a challenge to advance innovative technological solutions for remote, autonomous indoor maneuvers.
June 2, 2021 Military Leaders Plan for Post-Withdrawal Financial Support for Afghans Financial support for the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces — meant to provide resources for such things as salaries for soldiers and police — is expected to continue much as it has for most of the last 15 years, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said.