Nov. 1, 2022 DOD releases National Defense Strategy, missile defense, nuclear posture reviews The 2022 National Defense Strategy places a primary focus on the need to sustain and strengthen U.S. deterrence against China and advances a focus on collaboration with a growing network of U.S. allies and partners on shared objectives.
Aug. 17, 2022 In assessing his first year, Kendall sees achievement but many challenges ahead Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall reflects on his first year on the job.
May 12, 2022 Defense secretary says 2023 budget built on new defense strategy 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.
May 3, 2022 Austin Makes Case for Military Budget to Senate Committee The Defense Department is focusing on three priorities — defending the nation, taking care of its people and succeeding through teamwork — and the budget request helps the department meet each one, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
April 5, 2022 Potential for Great Power Conflict 'Increasing,' Milley Says America's top military officer told the House Armed Services Committee that the world is getting more unstable, "and the potential for significant international conflict between great powers is increasing, not decreasing."
March 30, 2022 Department of the Air Force budget proposal focuses on transformation, modernization While transformation and modernization are needed in real time, the 2023 fiscal year proposal is designed to build momentum for additional transformation in future budgets.
March 9, 2022 Climate Change a Critical Challenge for DOD, Hicks Says Every organization is impacted by climate change, and the Defense Department must be able to mitigate against it while ensuring the nation's security, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks said.
Feb. 25, 2022 Changes coming to Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Change is coming to enlisted professional military education ensuring the new realities of strategic competition are addressed and emphasizing joint education, the senior enlisted advisor to the chairman said.
Jan. 12, 2022 DOD Officials Say Service Members, Families Pay Price of Continuing Resolutions Service members and their families will suffer if Congress passes a full-year continuing resolution for fiscal 2022, Defense Department officials told the House Appropriations defense subcommittee.
Jan. 2, 2022 AFCLC launches new introduction to China, Russia courses with certificates on Culture Guide app The Air Force Culture and Language Center recently added Introduction to China and Introduction to Russia culture courses and a video library to its newly updated, free Culture Guide mobile app.