Nov. 5, 2021 Official Says DOD Is Focused on Threats From State Actors, Terrorists Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby held a briefing with journalists, covering a broad range of topics from China, Russia and Pakistan to COVID-19 vaccinations.
June 24, 2021 DOD Officials Say Budget Request Reflects Reforms, Pacing Challenge of China DOD's fiscal year 2022 budget request allots $5 billion for the Pacific Deterrence Initiative to answer threats from China and maintain U.S. competitive advantages in the Indo-Pacific region, the department’s comptroller said.
Aug. 14, 2018 DPAA Provides Update on Identifying Service Members Missing from Korean War Officials from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency updated reporters on the condition of the 55 boxes of Korean War remains returned from North Korea and outlined the steps necessary to identify each set of remains during a White House news conference.