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Jan. 24, 2022
Austin Places 8,500 Troops on Heightened Readiness to Deploy to Europe

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has placed 8,500 U.S. service members on heightened preparedness to deploy given Russia's continuing provocations along its border with Ukraine, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said.
Jan. 5, 2022
U.S. F-16s Strengthen Air Policing Mission with Long-Planned Poland Deployment

U.S. F-16 aircraft landed in Łask, Poland on January 4 to work with the Polish Baltic Air Policing F-16s in Siauliai, Lithuania and enhanced Air Policing Belgian F-16s in Amari, Estonia.The Belgian, Polish and U.S. fighters will practice advanced airborne manoeuvres and work closely with Combined
Dec. 28, 2021
Air Force supports U.S. global health policy priorities of 2021

As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government has established new policies in 2021 addressing global health security and the use of global health engagement to mitigate the current pandemic, as well as emerging and future biosecurity threats.
Dec. 15, 2021
NATO Air Presence Enhanced by US Fighter Deployment to Romania

U.S. F-15s landed in Campia Turzii, Romania today to operate side by side with their hosts and the Italian Eurofighter detachment at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base from December 18-22.The Italian, Romanian and U.S. Air Forces will fly together during this time to protect and safeguard Allied airspace.
Dec. 13, 2021
U.S., Lithuania Sign Agreement to Further Military Interoperability

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anusauskas to the Pentagon for meetings and to sign a reciprocal defense procurement agreement that aims to strengthen deterrence in Europe.
Dec. 1, 2021
NATO Warns Russia of 'Serious Consequences' for Ukraine Actions

NATO allies are concerned about Russia's military build-up along the border with Ukraine, and Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Russia will face serious consequences if it once again invades the country.
Nov. 29, 2021
Biden Approves Global Posture Review Recommendations

President Joe Biden has accepted the recommendations formed by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the global posture review, which will inform the approach to the National Defense Strategy, a Defense Department official said.
Nov. 29, 2021
USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts Slovakian air force for Institutional Capacity Building program

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Randall Reed, Third Air Force commander, poses alongside Slovakian air force Col. Adolf Uličný (front, center-right) and Slovakian air force Col. Róbert Tibenský (front, second-from-left), as well as members of the Slovakian air force and U.S. Air Forces in Europe, at the
Nov. 16, 2021
U.S., Norwegian Defense Leaders Discuss High North Strategy, Dealing With Russia

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted Norwegian Defense Minister Odd Roger Enoksen for meetings at the Pentagon, following up on discussions they held during the NATO Defense Ministerial last month.
Nov. 12, 2021
Guard Partnership Program Adapts, Continues to Grow

A National Guard program formed in the wake of the fall of the Soviet Union has adapted and continues to provide benefits to partnerships around the world, Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, said.