Feb. 13, 2025 Hegseth Tells NATO Hard Power Provides Deterrence, Defense Following a meeting of NATO defense ministers, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that America's allies must do more to defend Europe.
Feb. 12, 2025 Hegseth Calls on NATO Allies to Lead Europe's Security, Rules Out Support for Ukraine Membership Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, while delivering remarks at the 26th iteration of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Brussels, called on NATO allied countries to increase their defense spending and take the lead in providing for Ukraine and Europe's security.
March 8, 2024 Hokanson Announces new State Partnership Program Nations A program that pairs the National Guard in the states and territories with foreign allies and partners is set to grow by several nations this year, the National Guard’s top officer announced March 7.
Oct. 20, 2023 In Finland, Hokanson Sees a Country’s Cold Will to Defend Itself The National Guard’s top officer recently visited Finland as part of a larger Northern European itinerary to strengthen the Guard’s security cooperation ties in the region.
Oct. 2, 2023 Statement from Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the passage of a continuing resolution Statement from Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
Sept. 29, 2023 Senate Recognizes 30-year State Partnership Program After a summer marked by anniversary celebrations, the U.S. Senate formally recognized 30 years of the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program Sept. 27.
Sept. 7, 2023 USAFE-AFAFRICA Demonstrates Breakthrough Mobile MQ-9A Satellite Launch and Recovery Package The U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) achieved a significant technological proof of concept for the MQ-9A Reaper’s Satellite Launch and Recovery Package (SLR-P) at the 12th Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Air Base in Mirosławiec, Poland.
July 21, 2023 AU international military students visit D.C., gain U.S. government, military perspectives The 79 students, representing 64 nations, visited Arlington National Cemetery, the National Mall, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Annex, National Defense University and the Capitol, where they engaged with Alabama representatives.
May 23, 2023 F-16 Training, Aircraft, to Fill Ukraine's Mid-Term, Long-Term Defense Needs During a meeting of G7 leaders in Japan, President Joe Biden said the U.S. will support an effort with partners and allies to train Ukrainian fighter pilots on the F-16 aircraft.
April 12, 2023 U.S., Ukraine Leaders Discuss Ongoing Needs, Continuing Support Ukraine's battle against Russian invaders continues to inspire Americans with the daily examples of Ukrainians' courage and resilience, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.