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June 23, 2022
In Moldova, Guard Chief Finds a Nation Strengthening Armed Forces

With a brutal war raging in neighboring Ukraine and wary of nearby Russia, the Eastern European democracy of Moldova is rapidly strengthening its national defense — and looking to the North Carolina National Guard for help.
June 21, 2022
Defense Security Cooperation Agency Commemorates 50 Years of Partnership, Ally Support 

Representatives from the United States, allies and partner nations joined together to toast the work the Defense Security Cooperation Agency has been doing for more than a half century.
June 17, 2022
Stoltenberg Details NATO Progress in Deterrence, Defense

Russia's invasion of Ukraine dominated the NATO defense ministers' meeting in Brussels, but the ministers — including Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III — also considered a range of actions and programs in preparation for the Madrid Summit.
June 13, 2022
Austin: How the U.S. Walks, Chews Gum at the Same Time

The Indo-Pacific is a U.S. national security strategy priority, but the United States is a global power with global interests and responsibilities, and "we are walking and chewing gum at the same time," Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said in Bangkok.
June 10, 2022
Austin Meets With Singapore, Indo-Pacific Defense Officials

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Singaporean Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen, the first in an intense round of meetings with Indo-Pacific allies.
June 9, 2022
DOD Looks at U.S.-South Korea Technology Collaboration

The U.S. and South Korea are continuing a 70-plus year partnership to work together on cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence, 5G, quantum technology, biotechnology and renewable energy generation.
June 1, 2022
Russia Forcing Changes to NATO Strategic Concepts

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization continues to change even as it defends the 30 nations of the alliance, Ambassador Julianne Smith, U.S. permanent representative to NATO, told the Defense Writers Group.
May 20, 2022
U.S., Colombia Plan Closer Military Ties

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said Colombia's recent designation as a major non-NATO ally reflects the depth and breadth of the nations' security relationship and reinforces their defense partnership.
May 18, 2022
Sweden, Finland Apply for NATO Membership

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted Swedish Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist at the Pentagon, where they discussed the historic decision by the Swedish government to seek NATO membership.
May 17, 2022
Civilian leaders converge at Air University for SECAF National Security Forum

The annual forum is AWC’s capstone event and sponsored by the office of the Secretary of the Air Force. It gives invited civic leaders from across the country the opportunity to engage in discussions with military and government civilian leaders on issues relating to national security.