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Feb. 24, 2024
Two Years in, Russia's War on Ukraine Continues to Pose Threat to Global Security

Russia's invasion and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine is not just an assault on Ukrainian freedom and liberty, but also a threat to global order, U.S. officials said.
Feb. 20, 2024
USAFE Surgeon General organizes Minnesota, Croatia medical exercise

Medical professionals from the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Surgeon General office, the Minnesota Army National Guard, and the Croatian Armed Forces conducted a patient holding and specified diagnostics tabletop exercise in Zagreb, Croatia, Jan. 22-25, 2024.
Feb. 20, 2024
USAFE Surgeon General organizes Minnesota, Croatia medical exercise

Medical professionals from the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Surgeon General office, the Minnesota Army National Guard, and the Croatian Armed Forces conducted a patient holding and specified diagnostics tabletop exercise in Zagreb, Croatia, Jan. 22-25, 2024.
Feb. 15, 2024
NATO Military Spending Has Steadily Increased

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said NATO projects that in 2024, 18 allies will spend at least 2% of their gross domestic product on defense — a major improvement over a decade ago.
Feb. 15, 2024
NATO Leader Highlights Programs to Increase Defense, Deterrence

NATO defense ministers accelerated work on resourcing new defense plans and strengthening the transatlantic defense industrial base, the alliance's secretary general said.
Feb. 12, 2024
Chinese attempts to recruit US, NATO service members as advisors prompts Ramstein conference

The conference is the first such event to include broad NATO participation aimed at tackling ongoing PRC targeting of U.S. and NATO-trained military personnel for employment to fill gaps in its own air force capabilities.
Feb. 9, 2024
USAFE Surgeon General organizes Minnesota, Croatia medical exercise

Medical professionals from the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Surgeon General office, the Minnesota Army National Guard, and the Croatian Armed Forces conducted a patient holding and specified diagnostics tabletop exercise in Zagreb, Croatia, Jan. 22-25, 2024.
Jan. 29, 2024
Austin Underscores Enduring Strength of NATO Alliance

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the United States' commitment to ensuring NATO's enduring strength during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the Pentagon.
Jan. 25, 2024
NATO Begins Largest Exercise Since Cold War

Over the next six months, thousands of U.S. service members will participate in Steadfast Defender 24, the largest NATO exercise since the end of the Cold War.
Dec. 6, 2023
Austin Welcomes Strengthened Defense Ties With Sweden

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed new steps to build upon the U.S.-Sweden defense relationship after meeting with Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson at the Pentagon.