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July 17, 2023
State Partnership Program Turns 30: A Crucial Arrow in Ukraine's Quiver

For almost 30 years, since the founding of the Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program, California National Guardsmen and their Ukrainian counterparts have held exchanges, trained together and built troop-to-troop friendships.
April 26, 2023
DOD Officials Detail Efforts to Support Ukraine, Defend NATO

Russia's unprovoked invasion of neighboring Ukraine has provoked the worst security crisis in Europe since World War II, and nations around the globe are rallying to help Ukraine defend its sovereignty, defense officials said.
April 21, 2023
Following Ukraine Defense Contact Group, Austin Reminds Members of Their Impact

After a full day of discussion during the 11th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reminded participating nations of the significance of their commitments.
Feb. 8, 2023
U.S. Aids Turkey After Devastating Quakes

The United States — including the Defense Department — has multiple efforts underway to provide assistance to Turkey following devastating earthquakes, the Pentagon press secretary said.
Sept. 27, 2022
DOD Establishes Arctic Strategy and Global Resilience Office 

The United States is an Arctic power, and the Defense Department has established an office to ensure U.S. strategy and policy protects U.S. interests in that crucial region. 
July 6, 2022
European Command Group Strives to Get Ukrainians What They Need

The mission of the International Donor Coordination Cell at U.S. European Command is to provide Ukrainian service members effective military capabilities at the right moments to defend their people.
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.
May 26, 2022
Russia, China Pose Security Challenges to Europe, General Says

NATO's importance in deterring aggression and misbehavior by Russia and China in Europe cannot be overstated, the nominee for commander of U.S. European Command and supreme allied commander of Europe told a Senate panel.
April 8, 2022
Slovakia to Supply S-300 Air Defense System to Ukraine

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III applauded the Slovak government's decision to supply an S-300 air defense system to Ukraine, and said U.S. European Command will reposition one Patriot missile system, manned by U.S. service members, to Slovakia.
March 29, 2022
General Says NATO Is Stepping Up Defense Investments

Russia's premeditated and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has galvanized NATO and global partners, Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters told the Senate Armed Services Committee .

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