Sept. 8, 2022 Momentum Builds for Ukraine Defense Contact Group Nations of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group are even "more united and resolved to keep up our support for Ukraine's right to defend itself," Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said after the group's fifth meeting.
Sept. 1, 2022 U.S., Denmark Like-Minded on Ukraine Aid Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed Danish Defense Minister Morten Bodskov to the Pentagon for discussions on support for Ukraine and a bilateral defense cooperation agreement.
Aug. 10, 2022 Austin, Latvian Leaders Aim for Stronger Alliance Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reaffirmed the United States' "ironclad" commitment to defend NATO allies and told Latvian officials that U.S. troops will continue a robust presence in their country.
Aug. 9, 2022 Langley Succeeds Townsend as Africa Command Commander U.S. Africa Command is a small combatant command with a large mission that they are doing deftly, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said during a change of command ceremony in Stuttgart, Germany.
July 29, 2022 Austin, Lee Discuss State of U.S.-South Korea Alliance Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III emphasized the history that South Korea and the United States share as he welcomed South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup to the Pentagon for talks.
July 26, 2022 Austin Emphasizes Common Values, Beliefs With Hemispheric Partners Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III called for greater cooperation and coordination among Western Hemisphere nations as he addressed the Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas in Brazil.
July 20, 2022 Defense Leaders Meet to Bolster Ukraine Support Defense leaders from some 50 nations met as part of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group to discuss the ongoing international support provided to Ukraine as it fights to maintain its sovereignty following Russia's illegal invasion.
July 13, 2022 Austin, Marles Discuss Future of Australia, U.S. Alliance Bound together by shared history, deep friendship and common values, the United States and Australia are standing strong to counter Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
July 13, 2022 Dutch, U.S. Defense Leaders Work to Strengthen Ties Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III discussed the importance of the NATO alliance and the next steps in opposing Russia's invasion of Ukraine with Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren at the Pentagon.
July 1, 2022 New Eucom Leader Assumes Command Amid War in Ukraine Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III presided as Air Force Gen. Tod Wolters passed command of U.S. European Command to Army Gen. Christopher Cavoli in a ceremony at Patch Barracks, Germany.