Jan. 29, 2023 Austin Looks to Build on Strengths of Alliances With South Korea, the Philippines The security environment in the Indo-Pacific is growing more complex and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will meet with allies in South Korea and the Philippines to continue efforts to strengthen the security environment in the region.
Jan. 19, 2023 Austin Meets New German Defense Minister Ahead of Contact Group Gathering Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and newly appointed German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius discussed Russia's war with Ukraine, NATO issues and the U.S.-German defense relationship during a meeting in Berlin.
Dec. 27, 2022 CSAF visits RAF Lakenheath during holidays Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. visited 48th Fighter Wing Airmen to thank them for standing watch during the holiday season.
Dec. 23, 2022 Biden Signs National Defense Authorization Act Into Law President Joe Biden has signed the Fiscal 2023 National Defense Authorization Act into law, allotting $816.7 billion to the Defense Department.
Dec. 22, 2022 Readout of U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s travel to Latvia U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. traveled to Latvia Dec. 19-20 and met with Latvia’s Minister of Defense Inara Murniece, Chief of Defense Lt. Gen. Leonīds Kalniņš, and Air Force Commander Col. Viesturs Masulis.
Dec. 15, 2022 U.S.-Lithuanian Defense Leaders Consult at Pentagon Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III expressed gratitude for Lithuania's contributions to Ukraine self-defense and its support for U.S. rotational troops based in Lithuania during a meeting with the nation's defense minister.
Dec. 1, 2022 U.S., French Presidents State Support for Ukraine, Global Security The United States, France, other partner nations and NATO stand firm in support of Ukraine's defense against Russia's brutal invasion, President Joe Biden said.
Nov. 30, 2022 Austin Thanks France for Assisting in Ukraine's Defense The United States is grateful for France's contribution to Ukraine's fight to defend itself, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said during a meeting with French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu at the Pentagon.
Nov. 17, 2022 RAF hosts USAF NCOs for leadership collaboration This event was the second iteration of a new program being spearheaded by both U.S. and Royal Air Force personnel, with the goal of sharing knowledge and experiences in hopes of strengthening bonds between the partner nations.
Nov. 16, 2022 Ukraine Defense Contact Group Remains United, Determined, Austin Says The unity of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group is solid and the group is making great strides in getting the Ukraine military the capabilities it needs to defend the country, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.