July 15, 2021 Milley Marks Full Operational Capability of NATO Command in Norfolk NATO's Joint Force Command — Norfolk is integral to the alliance's strategy for maintaining peace, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said at a ceremony marking the command's full operational capability.
July 9, 2021 French, U.S. Defense Leaders Discuss Ways to Further Cooperation Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed French Minister of the Armed Forces Florence Parly to the Pentagon and discussed myriad ways the United States and France can work together.
July 1, 2021 Leaders Committed to Transparency With African Partners The commander of U.S. Africa Command said that while the U.S. doesn't ask African nations to choose between it and other nations like Russia and China, he does offer caution about what's being offered and what the terms are.
June 30, 2021 U.S., German Leaders Talk at Pentagon, Visit Carrier in Norfolk Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed German Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer to the Pentagon and discussed the many ways U.S. and German service members work together to preserve peace and international order.
June 25, 2021 Afghan Leaders to Visit White House, Pentagon Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah, chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation, are meeting with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Pentagon, Press Secretary John F. Kirby said.
June 11, 2021 Official Says Input From Allies on Nuclear Posture Review to Be Important Nuclear deterrence remains the Defense Department's highest priority mission, the acting assistant secretary of defense for strategy, plans and capabilities said, adding that more is needed to confront these growing, multifaceted threats.
June 7, 2021 U.S. Leaders See NATO Summit as Means to Strengthen Trans-Atlantic Ties President Joe Biden and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will attend next week's NATO Summit, stressing America's commitment to collective defense.
June 7, 2021 Ukraine Making Progress on Defense Reforms, Official Says America is unwavering in its support for Ukraine sovereignty, territorial integrity and Euro Atlantic aspirations, said the deputy assistant secretary of defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia.
June 2, 2021 Lebanese Armed Forces Remain Top-Notch Security Partner The deputy director of strategy, plans and policy with U.S. Central Command said that despite economic challenges, the Lebanese Armed Forces remain a top-notch security partner for the United States.
May 18, 2021 Military Committee Enthusiastically Welcomes NATO 2030 Proposals The chairman of NATO's Military Committee touted the alliance's ability to adapt and evolve to stay effective and relevant as a deterrent force.