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May 18, 2021
General Says U.S.-South Korea Alliance Is Ironclad

The South Korea-U.S. partnership continues to grow through economic cooperation, mitigating threats to regional stability and fulfilling commitments to allies and partners in the region, the general nominated to lead the United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command/U.S. Forces Korea said.
May 6, 2021
Quickly Moving Forces Across Borders Is Vital to Europe's Defense, Official Says

The National Security Strategy emphasizes the importance of working with allies and partners such as NATO. Part of that commitment is being able to move formations quickly across Europe, a Defense Department official said.
May 3, 2021
Defender Europe 21 Exercises Multinational Interoperability, Readiness, Transparency

This year's Exercise Defender Europe involves 26 nations and around 28,000 multinational forces all focused on building operational readiness and interoperability between NATO allies and partners.
April 15, 2021
Partnerships Are Vital to U.S. Military, Security Challenges in Europe

U.S. partnerships and alliances are critical to combatting unwelcome actions by adversaries, such as those stemming from Russian aggression, two key defense officials told the House Armed Services Committee.
April 14, 2021
Austin Says NATO, U.S. Forces Will Leave Afghanistan, Continue Support to Afghan Forces

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III wholeheartedly supports President Joe Biden's decision to end America's longest war by September 11.
April 13, 2021
Austin Announces 500 More Service Members to Be Based in Germany

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced that, after consultations with German Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, the United States will base an additional 500 service members in Germany by the fall.
April 11, 2021
Austin Says U.S. Commitment to Israel Remains 'Ironclad'

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reiterated American support and commitment to Israel during his talks with Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz in Tel Aviv.
April 11, 2021
Austin Travels to Middle East, Europe to Strengthen Ties With Allies

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is traveling to the Middle East and Europe to consult with some of America's closest allies, with an eye toward "revitalizing" America's relationships.
April 1, 2021
Defense Secretary Highlights Commitment to Allies, Partners, Kirby Says

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said that the efforts of the U.S., Japan, Australia and India are important in countering the malign influence of China in the region, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said during a briefing today.
March 23, 2021
Defense of Taiwan Vital to Regional, National Security, Admiral Says

The Indo-Pacific is the most consequential region for America's future and remains the priority theater for the United States.