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Feb. 28, 2023
Defense Officials: U.S. Ensures Accountability of Systems Supplied to Ukraine

Even as the U.S. focuses on getting Ukraine what it needs, it has always prioritized accountability and Ukraine has too, the undersecretary of defense for policy told a House panel.
Feb. 28, 2023
US Department of Defense delivers field hospital to Türkiye

U.S. Naval Forces Europe, in coordination with U.S. Transportation Command, U.S. Northern Command, and U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command facilitated the delivery of the Defense Department provided field hospital.
Feb. 28, 2023
US, Senegal launch medical exercise in Thies

U.S. Army and Air Force medical professionals from the Vermont National Guard began a two-week medical readiness exercise with their Senegalese partners Feb. 20.
Feb. 24, 2023
Austin Says World is Resolute in Supporting Ukraine

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke by phone to Ukraine's defense minister on the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion, praising Ukrainians for their courage and resolve.
Feb. 24, 2023
FARD and U.S. Air Force generals visit San Isidro Air Base air show

Maj. Gen. Evan Pettus, 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) Commander was visiting an air show dedicated to the Fuerza Aérea de la República Dominicana's 75th anniversary where both U.S. and Dominican Republic aircraft demonstrated capabilities and strengthened the bond between both nations.
Feb. 24, 2023
One year later: Team Dover Airmen support US, Ukraine partnership

Team Dover Airmen load cargo onto aircraft bound for Ukraine at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Feb. 24, 2023. Over the last year, Dover AFB Airmen have moved over 16,000 tons of general cargo and 23,000 tons of ammunition in aid to Ukraine. In total, the United States has committed more than $29.8
Feb. 24, 2023
U.S. Central Command supports humanitarian assistance, disaster relief efforts in Syria and Türkiye

To support ongoing U.S. assistance led by the U.S. Agency for International Development, CENTCOM moved U.S. military tents from Bahrain to Incirlik Air Base in Türkiye for onward movement to affected areas in Syria and Türkiye.
Feb. 24, 2023
Minnesota, Norway Partner for 50th Troop Exchange

More than 100 Minnesota National Guard Airmen and Soldiers partnered with the Heimevernet, the Norwegian Home Guard, for two weeks of winter warfare training during the 50th U.S./Norway Reciprocal Troop Exchange Feb. 2-16.
Feb. 23, 2023
Ukrainian Soldiers Visit Joint Base Charleston

Ukrainian Soldiers wounded while fighting the Russian invasion of Ukraine visit Joint Base Charleston.
Feb. 23, 2023
In the land of volcanos

NH Adjutant Gen. David Mikolaities and Salvadoran Defense Minister René Merino met for the second time in nine months during a New Hampshire National Guard-El Salvador State Partnership event Feb. 3 to 6 that included concerts by the 39th Army Band and a vehicle maintenance exchange.