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Feb. 22, 2023
NATO members visit DEL 8

Space Delta 8 and the 2nd Space Operations Squadron hosted visitors from NATO at Schriever Space Force Base, Colo., Feb. 13, 2023. The NATO delegation sought to gain improved understanding of Space Force operations and organization. The delegation included German Air Force Brig. Gen. Christoph
Feb. 21, 2023
Biden: 'Ukraine Will Never Be a Victory for Russia. Never'

After an unprecedented visit to Ukraine, President Joe Biden told a crowd in Warsaw, Poland, that "brutality will never grind down the will of a free Ukraine."
Feb. 18, 2023
Harris Emphasizes Moral, Strategic Importance of Support to Ukraine

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to the Munich Security Conference, reaffirming U.S. determination to support Ukraine in its struggle against Russian invaders.
Feb. 16, 2023
Austin Assures Baltic States of U.S. Commitment

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III visited Estonia and re-emphasized that the United States is totally dedicated to the defense of the Baltic republics.
Feb. 15, 2023
Russian Invasion Changed Security Calculations Worldwide, Austin Says

The outcome of Russia's unprovoked war in Ukraine is profoundly important to Ukraine, Europe and all nations of the world, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said at the end of the NATO defense ministers' meeting in Brussels.
Feb. 14, 2023
Austin: Contact Group Continues Stand With Ukrainian People

After almost a year, the free world still stands with Ukraine as it defends its liberty and sovereignty, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said at the conclusion of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in Brussels.
Feb. 10, 2023
Defense Official Says Allies, Partners Are Key to Defense

The importance of allies and partners and what they bring to the deterrence table was the key focus of a speech by the assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs.
Feb. 9, 2023
Georgia Scheduled for More U.S. Military Assistance

Georgia has been approved for a risk-assessed payment schedule so it will be able to request and acquire vital military capabilities more easily, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Feb. 8, 2023
NATO Leader Visits Austin in Advance of Brussels Meeting

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg discussed expansion of the alliance, helping Ukraine defend itself from Russia's invasion, and the need for swift support for Turkey.
Feb. 6, 2023
European theater CSELs participate in Nordic Regional Engagement

Command senior enlisted leaders from U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, NATO Allied Air Command, the Royal Danish, Royal Norwegian, Finnish, and Swedish Air Force participate in Nordic Regional CSEL Engagement to Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland, Jan. 16-28, 2023.