Oct. 21, 2022 DAF senior leaders amplify SecDef directives for reproductive health care Today, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced that the DoD would ensure service members and their families can access reproductive health care within its authority and consistent with applicable federal law, in addition to clear guidance for health care providers to operate effectively.
July 24, 2019 Esper Becomes 27th Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper became the 27th defense secretary July 23 during an early evening White House swearing-in ceremony. Earlier in the day, by a 90-8 vote, the U.S. Senate confirmed Esper to serve in the office.
Aug. 28, 2018 McCain’s Life Should Serve as Example for Today’s Service Members, Mattis Says The life of Arizona Sen. John S. McCain, whose faith in country saw him through the more than five years he was held in captivity in Vietnam, should serve as an example for service members today, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said.
Aug. 28, 2018 Mattis: U.S. Military Becoming ‘Stronger, More Lethal, More Agile’ The Defense Department is making significant progress along its three strategic lines of effort outlined in the National Defense Strategy issued in January, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis told reporters at the Pentagon.