| 单词 | Secretary of Defense |
| 例句 | On June 7, Secretary of Defense McNamara got the news he had been dreading. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Down the hall, Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara was reading the same cables. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z On November 18 he appointed Lilienthal, Acheson, and Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson as a special committee to weigh the political, military, and technical aspects of the Super. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird appeared on television condemning the newspaper for printing secret military documents. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z The secretary said her boss was down the hall, meeting with Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z President Johnson and Secretary of Defense McNamara were telling the world that the American destroyers had been on a routine patrol in the Gulf of Tonkin. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z One day in mid-July, he was at his desk, reading and taking notes, when Assistant Secretary of Defense John McNaughton dropped by. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z In April, in fact, Secretary of Defense Leon Panettaannounced the creation of a new CIA-like espionage agency within the Pentagon called the Defense Clandestine Service. Army tank made of cupcakes 2012-06-15T14:54:00Z Here are my Secretary of Defense and my Chief of Staff. Perspective | John Kelly and the myth of the ‘adult in the room’ 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense James Mattis, joked about Trump calling him “the world’s most overrated general.” Trump and Biden get evites as Al Smith Dinner goes virtual 2020-09-28T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel recently grabbed the kind of massive media attention normally reserved for celebrity scandals. Pentagon’s pathetic victory lap: Why its supposed military rape “solution” is just spin 2014-05-15T04:00:00Z The film is already helping to bring about change: Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta watched "The Invisible War" in April. Director Kirby Dick exposes rape in the military with 'The Invisible War' 2012-07-03T21:07:10Z Morris used this to perfection in his film "The Fog of War," which dissected the life and career of former Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, who oversaw the continued escalation of the Vietnam War. Scarecrow Video documentary recommendations 2011-07-21T15:01:04Z And Kevin’s old nemesis Patti is back as the Secretary of Defense, working on a plan to destroy the world with missiles on the seventh anniversary of the Sudden Departure. ‘The Leftovers’ Season 3, Episode 7: Bombs Away 2017-05-28T04:00:00Z In the sequel, Denzel-McCall could make things right in Ukraine as Obama’s Secretary of Defense and one-man army. Review: The Equalizer Pits Denzel Washington Against the Entire Russian Mob. Guess Who Wins? 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z When the agents bug the office of Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger, they use an analog microphone and a remote transmitter the size of shoe box. ‘The Americans’ With Keri Russell as a K.G.B. Agent 2013-01-24T17:00:00Z At the ball celebrating Bush’s inauguration, Rice squirms as Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld approaches, saying something about getting her nomination on the floor of Congress. Review | What was George W. Bush really like? A novelist whips up a campy portrait. 2019-02-11T05:00:00Z Eventually it got to the hands of the Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta, who saw the film. "Invisible War" documentary tackles military rape 2012-06-19T23:02:15Z Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld in the documentary "The Unknown Known" that takes its title from his famous maxim about threats we know about, and those we don't. Stars, taboo sex and death at Venice film fest 2013-08-25T10:37:58Z She has held senior and executive positions in the office of the Secretary of Defense and the U.S. Inside Rand Corp.'s impressive art collection 2017-07-30T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense under President George W. Bush, as other new-driven offerings making an impact this year. Toronto film fest documentaries embrace the news feature 2013-09-10T18:40:02Z Secretary of Defense Bob Gates and the Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh both come across as having a kind of impassive integrity. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on Barack Obama’s ‘A Promised Land’ 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z A Jewish Republican group soon took out a full-page ad in the New York Times attacking Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and calling for my firing. The ambassador’s tale: Lessons I learned about success and scandal 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z Caro mentions a White House discussion about the Vietnam War, with Johnson at the head of the table and Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara and Secretary of State Dean Rusk among others in the room. Robert Caro shares tips about his craft in ‘Working’ 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin thinks "we need to be doing better at this and moving faster." Pentagon fails audit for sixth year in a row 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will meet his Chinese counterpart when that person is named, a senior U.S. official said. Joe Biden, Xi Jinping meet amid disputes over military, economic issues 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, where they sought to provide reassurances on Washington's commitment to the region as well as voicing concerns over growing Russia-North Korea ties. South Korea's Yoon to warn APEC about risks from North Korea-Russia ties 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin serve as an opportunity to demonstrate the strength of the South Korea-U.S. alliance. South Korea’s Yoon will warn APEC leaders about the risks of a Russia-North Korea arms deal 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin comes to Seoul for a security meeting next week. U.S. and South Korea close ranks on common global issues during Blinken visit 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, who travels to Seoul next week, describing them as “warmongers” bringing a “new war cloud” to Asia. Blinken in Seoul for talks focused on North Korea and its military cooperation with Russia 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is also due to visit South Korea this week on a trip that will include Indonesia and India. Blinken visits South Korea as North Korea, Russia deepen ties 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin testified to the Senate Appropriations Committee on Biden's request for $106 billion to fund ambitious plans for Ukraine, Israel and U.S. border security. Anti-war protest at US Congress hearing as Biden officials ask for Israel, Ukraine aid 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said the strikes were in response to recent attacks on US bases in Iraq and Syria by Iranian-backed militia groups. US strikes Syria bases used by Iran-linked groups 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z Pentagon officials said Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has been in close communication with his Israeli counterpart, Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant, since the October 7 attack. Israeli incursion into Gaza could be opening act for the war to come 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, who nevertheless approached Mr. Li and shook his hand at a dinner. Strong U.S. anti-China stance leaves some allies, partners in region conflicted 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin also ordered the carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and its support ships to the eastern Mediterranean. Navy sends 6th Fleet flagship to eastern Mediterranean as Gaza war rages 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Assistant Secretary of Defense Ely Ratner told reporters that since 2022, the Pentagon had documented more than 180 incidents of “coercive and risky” manoeuvres by Chinese military planes, with the potential to spark inadvertent conflict. Pentagon releases footage of ‘coercive’ Chinese jets 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III was in Tel Aviv on Friday, to show solidarity with the Israeli armed forces. As Israel prepares Gaza invasion that could kill thousands, U.S. resists publicly calling for restraint 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said that the U.S. will send multiple military ships and aircraft closer to Israel. Israel and Palestinian war: What you need to know right now 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z During a congressional hearing, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and Southeast Asia Lindsey Ford commended the Philippines' action and reaffirmed Washington's security commitments to its Asian ally. South China Sea: Philippines' Marcos defends removing Chinese barrier 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and Southeast Asia Lindsey Ford commended the Philippines' action and reaffirmed Washington's security commitments to its Asian ally. US commends Philippines on removal of Chinese barrier in South China Sea 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z The House Wednesday passed an amendment proposed by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene that would slash the salary of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to $1. House passes amendment to slash Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s pay to $1 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Republican lawmakers on Wednesday warned Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin against sending U.S. military advisers to Ukraine. GOP lawmakers press Pentagon about plans to send military advisers to Ukraine 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Republican Rep. Cory Mills of Florida has announced articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin over the “intentional abandonment of Americans” in Afghanistan. House GOP lawmaker launches bid to impeach Pentagon chief Austin for Afghanistan withdrawal 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z “So even a normal work visa isn’t sufficient, unless you get a special permission from the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of State.” U.S. sues SpaceX for alleged hiring discrimination against refugees, others 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has often observed that Ukraine’s fight against Russia was going to be a “marathon rather than a sprint.” U.S. sticking with Kyiv even with the slow pace of Ukraine’s counteroffensive 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z “The establishment of Task Force Lima underlines the Department of Defense’s unwavering commitment to leading the charge in AI innovation,” Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks said in a written statement. One candidate’s visit to Iowa on State Fair weekend 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z In his message to the troops prior to the July 4th weekend, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin offered high praise indeed. “The greatest fighting force in human history”: The perpetual wars you aren't supposed to notice 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z The Senate earmarked funds would be used to establish an office for energetic materials within the Department of Defense answering to the Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks, according to the legislation. Eyeing China in the Pacific, US studies explosives to make missiles fly further 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z Assistant Secretary of Defense Mara Karlin told reporters at a Defense Writers Group forum Tuesday that “escalation management” between countries operating in the Indo-Pacific region is crucial. Pentagon official: China still won’t talk to us 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III are in Australia this week for annual bilateral meetings. Quantum Tech Intended for National Security Is Testing U.S. Alliances 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said on Friday Washington would defend allies against "bullying behaviour" from China in the Pacific. U.S. Secretary of Defense attacks China's 'bullying behaviour' in Pacific 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Is it truly progress that a more diverse military in terms of "color, creed, and background," to use Secretary of Defense Austin's words, has killed and is killing so many non-white peoples around the globe? “The greatest fighting force in human history”: The perpetual wars you aren't supposed to notice 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z On Thursday, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin declined to comment on the pace of Ukraine’s counter-offensive now approaching its second month, saying Ukrainian officials should be the ones to comment. Ukraine steps up pace of counteroffensive against Russian occupiers 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has sent Chinese military officials multiple requests for open communications with the Pentagon. Pentagon official: China still won’t talk to us 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, who was there on Thursday. France's Macron warns against new 'imperialism' in the Pacific 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin travel to Queensland state next week for annual ministerial consultations. Solomon Islands, Vanuatu consider forming militaries - Australia 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ordered a policy and procedure review to assess how bad Pentagon security really was. Hunting the military extremist: How disturbed is the U.S. military? 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z The measure would direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a clinical report on the uses of psychedelics in military treatment facilities. US lawmakers make bipartisan push for psychedelics research in defense bill 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z He spoke to The New York Times before traveling to meet his U.S. counterpart, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, as well as the national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, on Wednesday in Washington. German Defense Minister Vows Stronger Geopolitical Role Ahead of U.S. Visit 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z Grusch's claim of a covert program has been corroborated by former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Intelligence Christopher Mellon, who has worked with Congress on UAP reports. "We are not alone": Intelligence whistleblower says "non-human" UAP craft retrieved 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense for Threat Reduction and Arms Control, said the destruction of the nation’s deadly chemical weapons has been “decades in the making.” Kentucky chemical weapons disposal program nearing completion, as US eliminates final stockpiles 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin rebuked China for refusing to hold military talks, leaving the superpowers deadlocked over Taiwan and territorial disputes in the South China Sea. US, Canadian navies stage rare joint mission through Taiwan Strait 2023-06-03T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, who stressed that communication and collaboration, and not just military might, were essential to keep the region secure and stable. Defence officials say wide cooperation key to Indo-Pacific stability 2023-06-03T04:00:00Z Mr. Tuberville said his refusal to fast-track Pentagon promotions is based on Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s decision to approve funding abortion travel without seeking congressional approval. Biden nominates Marine Corps assistant commandant for top job 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z Senate Democrats released a letter from Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Wednesday saying a Republican's decision to hold military nominations harms national security, intensifying a dispute over the military's abortion policy. US defense secretary cites security concerns as senator holds promotions over abortion 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z Gen. Brown’s confirmation would also result in another first: The top civilian and military jobs in the Pentagon would be held by Black men, with Gen. Brown joining Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. Biden to nominate top Air Force general to lead Joint Chiefs of Staff 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Around 1 p.m., national security adviser Tom Donilon, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, homeland security adviser John Brennan, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and others entered the large conference room of the Situation Room complex. Newly released White House photos capture the day bin Laden was killed 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z He has served as the vice chief of staff since August and previously was senior military assistant to the Secretary of Defense. Biden nominates Army vice chief of staff to take over top position 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is holding daily meetings with officials from U.S. Pentagon: No military airlift planned for Americans in war-torn Sudan 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z In addition to the ongoing federal criminal case, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ordered an investigation into security measures throughout the U.S. military. A leaker’s profile reflects generational concerns in the military 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin “has given to me this mission today. So, I’m responsible to prevent this conflict today, and if deterrence were to fail to be able to fight and win.” U.S. admiral: Risk of war with China is growing 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z The writer is a retired director of intelligence policy in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Opinion | The U.S. should use use all tools to win the spyware competition 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin held phone talks with his South Korean counterpart on Tuesday and discussed recent media reports on the leak of confidential U.S. documents, South Korea's defence ministry said. South Korea says leaked US intel document 'untrue' amid US spying allegations 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Israel’s minister of defense, Yoav Gallant, spoke on Saturday with his U.S. counterpart, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, according to a spokeswoman for Israel’s Ministry of Defense. U.S. Sends Attack Submarine to Middle East as Tensions Rise Between Iran and Israel 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Gilbert Cisneros pushed back against lawmakers’ criticism on Thursday, saying the DOD’s diversity and inclusion efforts are “fundamentally about supporting our people.” Pentagon officials defend diversity initiatives amid Republican scrutiny 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z The National Security Council convened a cabinet-level “principals committee” meeting on Feb. 3 in an attempt to resolve the dispute, the officials said, but Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III continued to object. Pentagon Blocks Sharing Evidence of Possible Russian War Crimes With Hague Court 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z There are currently about 900 U.S. forces on the ground in northeast Syria, according to Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Dana Stroul. US military commander in Syria briefed on anti-IS operations 2023-03-04T05:00:00Z In 1966, Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara implemented a plan to pull hundreds of thousands of poor men into the war. Decades later, Black Army officer receives Medal of Honor 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z The Army is now putting together options for Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and is also talking to Poland and other allies with M-1 Abrams tanks about possibly transferring them to Ukraine. Pentagon pushing defense industry to churn out more arms for Ukraine 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z The remaining caskets stayed buried, however, until 2015 when the Deputy Secretary of Defense authorized the disinterment of all unknown remains from the ship. ‘We never forget:’ Navy to bury sailor killed at Pearl Harbor after decades-long quest to identify 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for China Michael Chase, arrived in Taiwan last week for a visit, two sources familiar with matter said earlier. Taiwan is bolstering military exchanges with U.S., President Tsai says 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense, said that U.S. officials may have caught wind of Chinese military officials or arms makers discussing possible exports to Russia, and Chinese diplomats may not be aware of those discussions. China Says U.S. Is ‘Not Qualified’ to Issue Orders on Arms 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z The Pentagon has yet to confirm the visit by Assistant Secretary of Defense for East Asia Michael Chase, reported Friday morning by the London-based Financial Times. Report: Pentagon point man on China travels to Taiwan for talks amid balloon scandal 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z The Financial Times, citing sources, said the Pentagon's top China official, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Michael Chase, would soon visit Taiwan, at a time of rising military tensions between Beijing and Taipei. Taiwan defence minister says he is unsure about reported visit of U.S. official 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks said Ukraine “was more of a cold-start approach than the planned approach we have been working on for Taiwan, and we will apply those lessons.” How Ukraine war has shaped US planning for a China conflict 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said at a meeting of the so-called Ramstein group of allies. U.S., NATO see Ukraine in urgent need of more arms, Zelenskiy says speed crucial 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z Congress also passed a measure requiring the Secretary of Defense to annually report on the outcomes of cases handled by the new Special Trial Counsel office beginning no later than 2025. Military justice reforms still leave some criminal cases to commanders with no legal expertise 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Monday said three objects shot down over the weekend in Alaska, Canada’s Yukon Territory, and over Lake Huron did not present danger to anyone on the ground. Recovery continues for floating debris from crafts shot down by U.S. jet fighters 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin agreed to allow U.S. troops access to four more bases in the Southeast Asian nation as they seek to deter China. Japan shows tough new security moves during Philippines trip 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z In July 2021, she was sworn in as the deputy director of protocol for Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. The longtime Biden aide at the center of classified documents furor 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, in the Philippines at the time, calls a meeting of senior military and defense officials to review options, per Mr. Biden’s order. China’s spy balloon drifted for 7 days across the U.S.: A Timeline 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, in the Philippines at the time, called a meeting on Wednesday of senior military and defense officials to review military options, per Mr. Biden’s order. Downing of Chinese Spy Balloon Ends Chapter in a Diplomatic Crisis 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III called a meeting on Wednesday of senior military and defense officials to review options, per Mr. Biden’s order. U.S. Close to Shooting Down Chinese Spy Balloon Over the East Coast 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III called a meeting of senior military and defense officials on Wednesday to discuss how to handle the situation, the officials said. Pentagon Discovers Suspected China Spy Balloon Over Northwest United States 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reiterated on a visit here Tuesday America’s “iron-clad” commitment to South Korea’s defense but left two key issues for the alliance — one pressing, one long-term — unaddressed. Much left unsaid as Pentagon chief Austin reassures South Korea on alliance 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z A copy of the letter was also sent to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. Dems urge Biden to halt aid to Peru over protest crackdown 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z President Biden approved Wednesday’s raid on the advice of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, the Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and after consideration with intelligence and national security advisers, officials said. U.S. forces kill senior ISIS leader in Somalia 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z Just last week, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl told reporters that the Abrams is a complicated, expensive, difficult to maintain and hard to train on piece of equipment. In reversal, U.S. poised to approve Abrams tanks for Ukraine 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spent several days trying to persuade the Germans to ship them, or at least allow Poland and other nations that use the tanks to re-export them. The NATO Alliance Is Holding Strong on Ukraine. But Fractures Are Emerging. 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and his newly appointed German counterpart, are slated to gather Friday at Ramstein Air Base in Germany to discuss further military aid for Ukraine. Why is Germany under pressure to send tanks to Ukraine? 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has at least publicly acknowledged hunger as a problem in the military and taken modest steps to alleviate the financial stresses on military families. With the largest defense budget in world history, military families are going hungry 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, who urged Taiwan to take the step in a visit in July. Taiwan extends mandatory military service amid China tension 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin still needs to sign off on the weapons transfer before it is sent to the White House for President Biden’s final approval, CNN reported. Pentagon preparing plans to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine: Reports 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Today, a spokesperson in the Office of the Secretary of Defense told ProPublica the department was committed to modernizing the repository "while carefully observing all applicable legal and ethical rules." Inside Google’s quest to digitize troops’ tissue samples 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin last week voiced “strong opposition” to a new offensive. EXPLAINER: What’s at stake in Turkey’s new Syria escalation 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z Highlighting bilateral concerns about Chinese aggression, the defense bill requires Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to set up a joint force headquarters in the Pacific with the goal of preparing U.S. forces to “fight tonight.” Defense bill sharply boosts arms, support for Taiwan 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z Those are the words of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin during a press conference on Wednesday, and he is right on. Poland missile incident proves the need to send Ukraine more air defenses now 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z U.S. officials say Washington has demonstrated its seriousness in relations with Southeast Asia with frequent visits by Cabinet members including Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and key senior officials. Thailand to stress sustainability at Asia-Pacific summit 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin — after not having conferred directly with his counterpart since the spring. Dirty tricks: U.S., allies denounce Russian bomb claim as disinformation 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was the second in three days. Russia’s defense chief warns of ‘dirty bomb’ provocation 2022-10-23T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke with his Russian counterpart Friday morning, his first telephone call with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu since May and the second since Russia’s invasion of neighboring Ukraine in late February. Pentagon chief Austin has first direct call with Russian defense minister in months 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said he was encouraged to see the decrease in the number of suicides. Suicides dropped in the military in 2021, but Pentagon says mental health challenges remain 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z Last December, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Ely Ratner summed up the Pentagon's new way of thinking about the island's geopolitical role when he appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Ukraine isn't the world's only nuclear flashpoint: Taiwan crisis is getting ugly 2022-10-16T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin noted Germany’s recent delivery of an IRIS-T air defense system to Ukraine, with more Western aid on the way. Allies move to bolster Ukraine air defenses as U.N. condemns Russia land grab 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Thursday signed off on a plan to strip any mention of the Confederacy from U.S. military bases, including renaming the Army’s legendary Fort Bragg and Fort Hood. Goodbye, Fort Hood: Austin approves plan to nix Confederate names from U.S. military bases 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z No matter that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has publicly stated the Pentagon has all it needs to "get the capabilities… to support our operational concepts" without such sums. Spending unlimited: How the arms industry scams taxpayers 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin attends a media statement after a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at the American military's Ramstein Air Base, near Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, September 8, 2022. Ukraine success in Kherson, Kharkiv encouraging -Pentagon chief 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z But mounting tensions between Washington and Beijing could trigger regional conflict, one that could quickly escalate into a major conventional war, the report, produced under contract for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, concluded. China’s space power to promote communism 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z “When we find something that’s wrong, but it’s not within our remit, we wanted to tell the Secretary of Defense about that.” West Point Has a K.K.K. Plaque Mounted Above Entrance to Science Hall 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ordered a sweeping overhaul of the Pentagon’s plan for safeguarding civilians in combat in January, following an August 2021 drone strike in Kabul that killed 10 innocent people, mostly children. Pentagon rolls out plan to safeguard civilians on the battlefield 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z Relying on information available at the time, however, Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara reported to Congress that U.S. ships had been fired upon in international waters while conducting routine operations. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus for the second time this year, despite being fully vaccinated and receiving multiple booster shots. Defense Secretary Austin tests positive for COVID for second time this year 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, were at the change-of-command ceremony. Marine general installed as new head of U.S. Africa Command 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl also said the U.S. military would continue to carry out voyages through the Taiwan Strait in the coming weeks. Taiwanese foreign minister warns China preparing for invasion 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Thursday said Air Force Brigadier General Patrick Ryder will become the next Pentagon press secretary in the next few weeks. Pentagon says Air Force general to become next press secretary 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z The letter to the Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s office was submitted on July 19, and the letter to White House aides was submitted on July 22. Report: D.C. mayor requested National Guard help for handling migrants 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has called climate change “an existential threat” and said it was vital for the Pentagon to respond to the challenge. Army tests electric Humvee for future battlefield use 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z “He did not call the military. His Secretary of Defense received no order. He did not call his Attorney General. He did not talk to the Department of Homeland Security,” Cheney said. Jan. 6 panel probes Trump’s 187 minutes as Capitol attacked 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z Raimondo and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, in a letter to congressional leaders, said semiconductor companies need to get “concrete in the ground” by this fall to meet increased demand. Dems stress national security as computer chips bill stalls 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin made the COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for all service members in August 2021 and told the secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force to issue guidance and timelines. No pay for Guard, Reserve troops who refuse COVID-19 vaccine, Army says 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z The new regulations took effect on July 1 following the directive from Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. Army stops pay for guard and reserve troops who won’t get a COVID-19 vaccine 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Since the Jan. 6 attacks, the Department of Defense under Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has acknowledged an increase in domestic extremist violence carried out by active-duty or reserve service members. America as a war zone: Trump has turned the nation toward anger and violence 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper was a competent leader of the sprawling and fundamentally ungovernable Department of Defense. Trump’s critical deficiency during his presidency 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z “Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III presided today over the swearing in of Michael R. Bloomberg as chair of the Defense Innovation Board,” the Defense Department said in a news release Wednesday. Michael Bloomberg takes his latest gig, at the Pentagon 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl said he still believes Mr. Putin has designs on “a significant portion of Ukraine, if not the whole country.” Putin still wants most, if not all, of Ukraine, top Pentagon official says 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met with Thailand’s prime minister on Monday as part of an effort to strengthen what Austin says is Washington’s “unparalleled network of alliances and partnerships” in the region. US Defense Secretary Austin meets Thai leader to boost ties 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin stressed American support for Taiwan on Saturday, suggesting at Asia’s premier defense forum that recent Chinese military activity around the self-governing island threatens to change the status quo. US: China’s military activity around Taiwan threatens region 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is a featured speaker on the weekend at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Asia’s premier defense and security forum, and will visit Thailand next week. US official says diplomatic push in Asia paying dividends 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is also a featured speaker on the weekend at the Shangra-La Dialogue in Singapore, Asia’s premier defense and security forum. US official meets Marcos in Philippines in diplomatic push 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z It was this capability that former Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates claimed in 2011 fused “intelligence and operations in a way that just, I think, is unique in anybody’s history.” Opinion | America Kills Its Enemies in Our Name. And Then Keeps It Secret. 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z His statement continued, “A lawful order from the President and Secretary of Defense making it mandatory to get the FDA-approved Covid vaccines leaves no room for rational nor reasonable objections at all…” Lamborn, Rubio among sponsors of bill to protect unvaccinated USAF cadets 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z The Secretary of Defense is expected to sign off on the final list of approved names by January 2024. Naming Commission identifies new names for Army posts named for Confederates 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z “The nature of the fight…is really shaped by artillery in this phase,” Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told reporters Monday. Russian casualties keep rising in Ukraine; top generals in the crosshairs 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will allow four members of the U.S. Defense secretary lets four Navy athletes try for pro-sports careers first 2022-05-22T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ordered military aircraft to transport the shipment from Ramstein Air Base in Germany. First foreign baby formula shipment set to arrive Sunday 2022-05-21T04:00:00Z Trump also repeatedly proposed withdrawing U.S. troops from South Korea, former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said in a memoir released last week. Explainer-Why U.S. nuclear deterrence tops S.Korea’s agenda for Biden summit 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke with his Russian counterpart Friday, making the first time the two men have been in contact since Moscow launched its invasion of neighboring Ukraine in late February. U.S. defense chief talks with Russian counterpart 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace take part in an honor cordon before their meeting at the Pentagon in Washington, U.S., UK, U.S. defence ministers discuss support for Ukraine 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense and won a stay preventing Struck’s discharge while the courts reviewed the case. Justice Ginsburg thought Roe was the wrong case to settle abortion issue 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z Former President Donald Trump suggested shooting racial justice protesters when the demonstrations neared the White House, former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper writes in a new memoir. Trump suggested shooting D.C. protesters in the legs, Esper says in new book 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z Mr. Esper quotes the former president as saying in “A Sacred Oath: Memoirs of a Secretary of Defense in Extraordinary Times,” according to Axios. Trump wanted to shoot protesters, former defense secretary says in new book 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Tuesday, and later in the week will visit Washington to meet with U.S. defense officials at the Pentagon. Canadian defense minister to visit Germany, U.S. to discuss support for Ukraine 2022-04-25T04:00:00Z Department of Defense, will host the 90 minute meeting and Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks was expected to attend, one of the people said. Pentagon asks top 8 U.S. weapons makers to meet on Ukraine -sources 2022-04-12T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Tuesday cautioned lawmakers against drawing comparisons between Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Defense Secretary Austin pushes back on Ukraine, Taiwan comparisons 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z But Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said he did not have any immediate response on Slovakia’s offer or on whether the U.S. was ready to replace the missiles in Slovakia’s arsenal. House Republicans say administration delays undercut missile offer for Ukraine 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z “Our department’s budget will help us continue to defend the nation, take care of our people and succeed through teamwork with our allies and partners,” Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Monday in a statement. Biden boosts Pentagon budget, but GOP wants more 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl speculated that he did not believe President Vladimir Putin wanted to have an all out conflict with NATO. Russia running out of precision munitions in Ukraine war- Pentagon official 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z On March 7, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced the decision to permanently close what Congress has characterized as an irreplaceable "national strategic asset" in the Pacific theater. A military fuel leak in Oahu that poisoned the water supply is the tipping point for Hawaiians 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin downplayed reports that Russia has deployed hypersonic missiles in its campaign against Ukraine, telling CBS News he doesn’t see such a move as a “game-changer” for the stalled invasion. Use of hypersonic missile, if confirmed, not a ‘game-changer’ for stalled Russians, Austin says 2022-03-20T04:00:00Z Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Celeste Wallander told a House Armed Services Committee hearing this week that the U.S. was still considering the proposal. House Republicans say administration delays undercut missile offer for Ukraine 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z The independent review, ordered by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, endorsed findings from an earlier investigation by U.S. Pentagon report details failings in deadly 2020 Kenya attack 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z Earlier this week, 17 military experts wrote a letter to Lloyd Austin, the United States Secretary of Defense, underscoring the need for the United States to shore up its access to minerals. Before Invasion, Ukraine’s Lithium Wealth Was Drawing Global Attention 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin made the decision to postpone the unarmed reliability test. Pentagon delays Minuteman III test launch over Putin’s nuke order 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin signed off on a request to dispatch 400 D.C. National Guard will assist D.C. police during trucker convoy protest 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z The extremism stand-down was ordered by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin following the January 6 riot at the U.S. Inhofe: Pentagon too focused on ‘woke’ training under Biden 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z Shyu says that when Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin asked her, in an initial meeting last year, what those technologies would be, she responded, “Make sure that we penetrate with attritable, low-cost unmanned systems.” Russia-Ukraine Conflict Prompted U.S. to Develop Autonomous Drone Swarms, 1,000-Mile Cannon 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ordered the temporary repositioning of 160 members of the Florida National Guard to other countries in Europe, Pentagon press secretary John F. Kirby said Saturday. Pentagon pulls U.S. troops out of Ukraine 2022-02-12T05:00:00Z Other top officials of the former Trump administration, including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper, were slated to address the gathering in Seoul over the weekend. Pence tells world peace rally that U.S. must show strength in face of North Korean provocations 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Friday ordered another contingent of Army soldiers to Poland as the White House said Russia could mount an invasion of Ukraine at any moment. Pentagon orders another 3,000 U.S. troops to Poland 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z The U.S. military does its best to avoid civilian harm during a combat operation, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said in a statement. Pentagon: Death of ISIS leader in U.S. commando raid will hurt future operations 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z "The decisions that are made about where a strike group from the United States deploys is really at the Secretary of Defense level," Rear Admiral Curt Renshaw said. U.S. aircraft carrier runs drills in Adriatic amid Russia-Ukraine tension 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Army General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, both recently tested positive for COVID-19 and went into quarantine until their tests were negative. Secretary of the Navy Del Toro going into quarantine after testing positive for COVID 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told reporters that Moscow seems to be plotting a pretext to stage an incursion into Ukraine. Russian attack on Ukraine would be ‘horrific,’ Gen. Milley says 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Thursday ordered the Pentagon to develop a plan to prevent civilian casualties during future armed conflicts where U.S. troops are involved. Austin wants Pentagon to focus more on preventing civilian casualties 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense to "seize" voting machines and select a special counsel to conduct an election investigation. Jan. 6 committee obtains executive order draft that called for voting machines to be seized 2022-01-22T05:00:00Z His death was confirmed by the Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J. Austin III, who did not specify where he died. Charles E. McGee, Tuskegee Airman Promoted by Trump, Dies at 102 2022-01-16T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has tested positive for the coronavirus on Sunday after experiencing symptoms of the virus while at home on leave. Biden Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tests positive for COVID-19 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z He said since taking office in January, Secretary Llyod Austin, the first African American to serve as Secretary of Defense, has taken immediate action to address extremism. Decades of DOD efforts fail to stamp out bias, extremism 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z Uriah Orland, a spokesman for the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Military: Reforms hope to solve missing weapons problem 2021-12-21T05:00:00Z "Effective immediately, the Secretary of Defense shall seize, collect, retain and analyze all machines, equipment, electronically stored information, and material records required for retention," the draft order said. Jan. 6 committee obtains executive order draft that called for voting machines to be seized 2022-01-22T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ordered the mass vaccination effort but put the onus of implementing it — and determining any possible punishments for resisters — on the services themselves. As Army hits mandate deadline, services ponder next moves 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said he is monitoring the Navy’s handling of jet fuel contamination in its Pearl Harbor drinking water system. Defense secretary monitoring Navy fuel spill in Hawaii 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin isn’t going to punish any personnel involved in a drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan in August that killed 10 civilians — including at least seven children. Austin says no punishments for botched drone strike in Afghanistan that killed 10 civilians 2021-12-13T05:00:00Z Iran‘s nuclear ambitions topped the list of topics discussed Thursday during high-level talks at the Pentagon between Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and his Israeli counterpart, Defense Minister Benjamin “Benny” Gantz. Iran nukes on the agenda for Pentagon discussions between U.S., Israel defense chiefs 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z “All service members in the Active and Reserve Components are required to comply with the valid medical readiness requirement established by the Secretary of Defense to receive the COVID-19 vaccine,” Mr. Kirby said. Oklahoma sues Biden administration over vaccine mandate for state National Guard 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z According to a 2017 study sponsored by the Secretary of Defense, the programs are often located at high schools with larger-than-average populations of students of color. ‘We just feel it’: Racism plagues US military academies 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z “This week, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin declared his intention to proceed with unconstitutional punishment that individually targets Oklahoma National Guard soldiers and airmen, including withholding their pay,” Stitt said. Governor, AG sue Defense Department over vaccine requirement 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z That means loss and theft numbers collected by the Office of the Secretary of Defense undercount the problem’s full extent. Takeaways: AP investigates missing US military explosives 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z These reporting gaps mean official loss and theft numbers collected by the Office of the Secretary of Defense undercount the problem’s full extent. AP: US military explosives vanish, emerge in civilian world 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and other top military officials were set to gather in South Korea on Wednesday to discuss the future of their military alliance and plans to counter threats from North Korea. U.S. military leaders in S.Korea for talks over N.Korea, alliance 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z The lawsuit called Mr Esper's time as Secretary of Defense one of "unprecedented" civil unrest, public health crises, growing threats abroad, and Pentagon transformation , with "a White House seemingly bent on circumventing the Constitution". Mark Esper: Former Pentagon chief sues Pentagon over book release 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said as he held talks with his Ukrainian counterpart at the Pentagon Thursday. Austin hosts Ukraine’s defense minister amid rising Russian tensions 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will temporarily increase housing funds for military families in areas where rental costs have risen by at least 10% this year. Temporary housing payments increased for troops in areas with high housing costs 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said he was glad that areas critical to supporting the troops, such as military and civilian pay and the Pentagon’s retirement fund passed their audits. Pentagon again struggles to produce ‘clean’ audit of sprawling operations 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z At the same time, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin set up a working group to determine how to spot "insider threats" and explained that prospective recruits would now be screened for extremist affiliations. 'I could have been a racist killer' 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z When asked in mid-August what was being done to recover the aircraft, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III replied, “We’re focused on the airfield and getting people out safely.” Afghan Military Pilots, on the Run, Feel Abandoned by U.S. 2021-11-07T04:00:00Z In the late 1970s he worked in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and in 1983 as a brigadier general he became the senior military assistant to Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger. Son and colleagues to eulogize soldier-diplomat Colin Powell 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z The Biden administration has prioritized U.S. competition with China, a country Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has called the U.S. military’s “pacing threat.” Hawley introduces bill to bolster U.S. assistance to Taiwan’s defense 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z On Aug. 24, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin mandated that all members of the armed forces receive the COVID-19 vaccine, following the U.S. Thousands could face dismissal as Air Force vaccine mandate takes effect 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Aug. 25 directed all military branches to ensure service members receive the vaccine as numbers surged over the summer. Thousands of Air Force troops set to reject vaccine mandate 2021-10-30T04:00:00Z The Office of the Secretary of Defense called the tracking potential for enemies a significant security problem, and under questioning the Navy told AP it would abandon the technology in weapons. Congress plans fixes for US military’s AWOL weapons problems 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z A series of promotions led to the Pentagon and assignment as a military assistant to Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger. Memorial service in honor of Colin Powell set for Nov. 5 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z A series of promotions led to the Pentagon and an assignment as a military assistant to Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger, who became his unofficial sponsor. Colin Powell, America's first Black secretary of State, dies at 84 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z Kahl also reiterated Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s “commitment to the families, including offering ex gratia condolence payments,” the statement added. U.S. plans to make condolence payments to families of Afghans killed in mistaken drone strike 2021-10-16T04:00:00Z The announcement of the new organization to oversee administrative discharge for sailors refusing the vaccine comes nearly two months after Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ordered that all military personnel be vaccinated. Navy prepares to begin discharging sailors who refuse COVID-19 vaccine 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin vowed to root out extremism within the services during his confirmation hearing just weeks after the attack. Democrats warn that white supremacists are targeting veterans for recruitment 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z Policy experts within the Office of the Secretary of Defense appeared unaware that the services have been tagging firearms with RFID. AP: Military units track guns using tech that could aid foes 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z One legacy of that ascension, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, paid homage to a man he described as a mentor. Colin Powell, America's first Black secretary of State, dies at 84 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z Policy experts within the Office of the Secretary of Defense appeared unaware that the services have been tagging firearms. AP: Military units track guns using tech that could aid foes 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z EXCLUSIVE: A Navy advocacy organization sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro urging the leaders to fill major holes in U.S. Navy advocacy group urges DOD to fill gaping holes in leadership 2021-09-28T04:00:00Z Older veterans also feel a sense of "being ashamed with the way the Secretary of Defense acted and the Joint Cheifs of Staff acted." NC congressman’s office describes effort to get Americans, allies out of Afghanistan 2021-09-25T04:00:00Z Mr. Patel was serving as chief of staff to acting Secretary of Defense Christopher C. Miller during the attack, after Mr. Trump appointed him to replace Mark T. Esper as the top Pentagon official. The Jan. 6 committee subpoenaed top Trump advisers, ramping up its investigation. 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z He resigned as a member of the board in late 2016, because he understood he was going to be nominated as the Secretary of Defense. Elizabeth Holmes ‘was in charge’ of Theranos, says Gen. Mattis 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z He acknowledged that the Air Force’s most recent budget submission to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin directly challenged congressional directives regarding aircraft the service would like to retire. ‘Out of time’: Air Force confronts rising China, battles Congress over outdated aircraft 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z He acknowledged that the Air Force’s most recent budget submission to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin directly challenge congressional directives regarding aircraft the service would like to retire. New Air Force chief dings Congress for backing aging weapons, planes 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Thursday he "has confidence" in Gen. Mark Milley following calls for his resignation over allegations of "secret" calls with his Chinese counterpart during the Trump administration. Gabby Petito's dad blasts Brian Laundrie's family and their 'version of love' 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said the meeting had endorsed “major force posture initiatives that will expand our access and presence in Australia.” Australia agrees on increased U.S. air deployments in Australia 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z "The chain of command runs from the President to the Secretary of Defense, not through the Chairman." Milley-China calls weren’t authorized, Trump’s ex-acting defense chief says 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z Milley’s second warning to Beijing came after Trump had fired Secretary of Defense Mike Esper and filled several top positions with interim officeholders loyal to him. Book: Top US officer feared Trump could order China strike 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z Wolfowitz was also the Deputy Secretary of Defense under George W. Bush, where he served as a primary architect of the war in Afghanistan. Newsmax tricked by pranksters into fake Paul Wolfowitz interview — twice 2021-09-12T04:00:00Z On Sept. 28, the committee will hold both open and closed hearings on the withdrawal with testimony from Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley, and U.S. Pentagon top brass to testify before Senate panel on chaotic U.S. pullout from Afghanistan 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z Mr. Blinken, who appeared alongside Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and their Qatari counterparts, said Taliban leaders had recently reaffirmed that commitment. Charter Flights Delayed as U.S. and Taliban Struggle to Work Together 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is expected to implement a plan submitted by the commission no later than Jan. 1, 2024. Pentagon offers public chance to rename military bases honoring the Confederacy 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin after their arrival in Doha earlier in the day. Qatar's Emir discusses Afghanistan with U.S. secretaries of state and defense 2021-09-06T04:00:00Z The war, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said, is over — but its messy and speedy conclusion has also unleashed a torrent of conflicting emotions. Pentagon chiefs acknowledge 'pain and anger' on Afghanistan, vow to continue rescues 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z Both Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, served combat tours in Afghanistan during their long military careers. Austin, Milley to address Afghanistan retreat in Pentagon speech Wednesday 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment did not respond to a request for comment. U.S. Forces Are Leaving a Toxic Environmental Legacy in Afghanistan 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z Mr. Bennett, who arrived in Washington Tuesday night, earlier in the week met with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser. Biden’s Meeting With Israeli Leader Delayed After Kabul Attack 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin issued a memo directing senior Pentagon leaders to enact “ambitious timelines” for implementing the new vaccine requirements. Pentagon orders COVID vaccinations for military personnel 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z In an interview with DefenseOne, former acting Secretary of Defense Chris Miller revealed that there was never any intention of removing Americans from Afghanistan by the May 1 deadline. Cheney shoots down Fox News claim that Trump would have handled Afghanistan withdrawal better 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin last month, the United States committed to donate 77 ultra-low temperature freezers to help Vietnam store and distribute vaccines. Vietnam tightens virus lockdown ahead of Harris visit 2021-08-23T04:00:00Z And at press time, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment has not responded to a request for comment. U.S. Forces Are Leaving a Toxic Environmental Legacy in Afghanistan 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told Pentagon reporters that the U.S. military lacked “the capability and the capacity” to mount missions into Kabul to round up Americans and Afghan allies. U.S. troops at Kabul airport went outside the gates to pull Americans to safety 2021-08-20T04:00:00Z “The Secretary of Defense intends to mandate vaccinations for all Service members in the coming weeks,” said Milley, adding that the military’s medical professionals recommended the move. COVID vaccines to be required for military under new US plan 2021-08-09T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin earlier this month outlined key elements of “responsible behavior in space,” in a memorandum to senior Pentagon and military leaders. Austin calls for ‘responsible’ space operations 2021-07-28T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is seeking to bolster ties with Vietnam, one of the Southeast Asian nations embroiled in a territorial rift with China, during a two-day visit starting Wednesday. US defense secretary visits Vietnam, vows support for region 2021-07-28T04:00:00Z In comments attached to the report, acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment Paul Cramer said risk management options for PFAS-containing materials other than foam would be developed by early 2022. Audit: Military personnel unprotected from toxic chemicals 2021-07-27T04:00:00Z “This is in direct violation of the clearly expressed intent of the Secretary of Defense.” Republicans erupt over professor pushing critical race theory at Air Force Academy 2021-07-08T04:00:00Z The 2011 defense spending bill restricted the military from funding any transfers of Guantanamo detainees to the U.S., and required the Secretary of Defense to certify any transfers to third countries. House Democrats move again to close Gitmo 2021-07-06T04:00:00Z A bipartisan group of lawmakers sent a letter back in May to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, urging him to prioritize the request. Military families express growing frustration over pandemic-induced backlog of veteran records 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z It resulted both in the resignation of former Secretary of Defense Les Aspin and the eventual termination of the United Nations mission in Somalia. Army to upgrade combat awards for ‘Black Hawk Down’ vets 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z It is, of course, due to Rumsfeld's return to the position of Secretary of Defense under Bush that this obituary exists. Donald Rumsfeld's death leaves behind a legacy of arrogance and violence 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z He was then appointed Secretary of Defense in a 1975 cabinet reshuffle and, aged 43, became the youngest to hold the post. Obituary: Donald Rumsfeld 2021-06-30T04:00:00Z On Jan. 3, the president met with Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller and urged him to do what he could to protect Trump's supporters on the 6th. Text messages show Trump aides knew Jan. 6 would likely get out of hand 2021-06-27T04:00:00Z During his confirmation hearing, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin deemed China to be a ‘pacing threat.’ ‘Sends an awful message’: Biden’s slimmed-down Navy budget scorned as China threat looms 2021-06-22T04:00:00Z In more recent years, the Office of the Secretary of Defense has decided when to advise lawmakers of “significant” losses or thefts. General ‘shocked’ by AP report on AWOL guns, considers fix 2021-06-17T04:00:00Z Overall, his first run as Secretary of Defense was ultimately relatively uncontroversial compared to others during the Cold War. Donald Rumsfeld's death leaves behind a legacy of arrogance and violence 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z Like Gen. Miller, top officials within the Marines and the Office of the Secretary of Defense said weapon accountability is a high priority. Missing military firearms found after violent crimes 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z Each armed service is supposed to inform the Office of the Secretary of Defense of losses or thefts. For years US Army hid, downplayed extent of firearms loss 2021-06-15T04:00:00Z Brandishing a captured Chinese machine gun, Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara appeared at a televised news conference in the spring of 1965. The Secrets and Lies of the Vietnam War, Exposed in One Epic Document 2021-06-09T04:00:00Z Top officials with the Army, Marines and Secretary of Defense’s office have said missing weapons are not a widespread problem and noted that the number is a tiny fraction of the military’s stockpile. General ‘shocked’ by AP report on AWOL guns, considers fix 2021-06-17T04:00:00Z The senator detailed several specific complaints on Thursday when questioning Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III during a committee hearing. Pentagon whistleblowers: Troops segregated for ‘privilege walks,’ critical-race theory reading lists 2021-06-11T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told lawmakers some “over-the-horizon” U.S. combat support of Afghanistan’s military is already underway, even before the September 11 deadline set by President Biden for a complete pullout of American forces. Austin defends Pentagon budget, Afghanistan pullout on Hill 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin formally told the Pentagon to focus its attention on Beijing’s military buildup and place the Asian nation at the center of U.S. defense policy. Pentagon makes China top priority with new task force report 2021-06-09T04:00:00Z Officially titled “Report of the Office of the Secretary of Defense Vietnam Task Force,” the papers filled 47 volumes, covering the administrations of President Franklin D. Roosevelt to President Lyndon B. Johnson. The Secrets and Lies of the Vietnam War, Exposed in One Epic Document 2021-06-09T04:00:00Z Trump's outgoing acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller called the F-35 a "piece of…," tellingly leaving the last word hanging, but later referring to the plane as "a monster." Why the Pentagon budget never goes down 2021-05-29T04:00:00Z Other defendants named in the lawsuits include Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, the U.S. Judge hears arguments in lawsuits against Trump, Barr over Lafayette Square 2021-05-28T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin wasted little time pressing the case that extremism in the ranks is a problem and began issuing a number of memos and statements about the policies of the new administration. Space Force firing case proves touchstone for raging debate over conservatives and the military 2021-05-24T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin wasted little time after assuming the position to began issuing memos and statements about the policies of the new administration. Republican lawmakers warn against ‘politicized environment’ in Defense Department 2021-05-23T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin approved a request from the Capitol Police to extend the National Guard mission from March to May 23. National Guard mission guarding U.S. Capitol ending by Sunday 2021-05-19T04:00:00Z “None of that is preordained. None of it is absolutely inevitable,” Gen. Milley told Pentagon reporters Thursday at a briefing alongside Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. Gen. Mark Milley: Taliban victory after U.S. troop pullout is not ‘preordained’ 2021-05-06T04:00:00Z Mr. Biden had indicated he intends to request $715 billion for the Department of Defense, the first Pentagon budget for him and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. Army officials pressed over late budget, Biden priorities 2021-05-05T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke to his Indonesian counterpart on Friday and offered to provide any other assistance if needed, Mr. Kirby said. U.S. Navy joins search for missing Indonesian submarine 2021-04-23T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin is among the speakers at the University of South Carolina’s spring’s commencement exercises, which are being held in-person at the school’s massive football stadium for the first time. Pentagon chief Austin among speakers to South Carolina grads 2021-04-22T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin recently announced an increased troop presence in Germany and a renewed U.S. commitment to NATO. As U.S. exits Afghanistan, focus is on China, NATO 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, for instance, expressed his thoughts on the subject in questions submitted to the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearings. Will Joe Biden close Guantánamo, end the drone war and wind down the War on Terror? 2021-04-11T04:00:00Z The new policy, approved by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, went into effect on Wednesday, which is International Transgender Day of Visibility. Pentagon lifts ban that prevented transgender people from serving in military 2021-03-31T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said America wanted a “responsible end” to Afghanistan’s relentless war. Sticky bombs latest weapon in Afghanistan’s arsenal of war 2021-03-25T04:00:00Z Mr. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III visited Seoul and Tokyo last week as part of the administration’s first high-level diplomatic tour of Asia. North Korea Fires 2 Ballistic Missiles in Challenge to Biden 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z Instead, Salesses stated that acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller was at the top of the chain of command and "wanted to make the decisions." 6 questions officials still haven’t answered after weeks of hearings on the Capitol riot 2021-03-21T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh met in New Delhi and agreed to deepen defense cooperation, intelligence sharing and logistics. India, US to expand military engagement, defense ties 2021-03-20T04:00:00Z Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin are in Seoul for Thursday’s “two plus two” meeting with their South Korean counterparts, the first such contact between the two countries in five years. NKorea ignores US offer for talks, citing its hostile policy 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin are scheduled to travel to Japan and South Korea next week to meet with their counterparts. US, Indo-Pacific allies to expand India’s vaccine production 2021-03-12T05:00:00Z The leaders of the House Armed Services Committee are questioning the decision by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to extend the National Guard deployment at the U.S. Return National Guard home from Capitol, top Dem, Republican on House Armed Services Cmte. say 2021-03-11T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin agreed to a request from the Capitol Police Department to keep personnel on duty until late May. National Guardsman in D.C. dies from medical emergency 2021-03-11T05:00:00Z “Certainly we’ll have questions for Secretary McCarthy and for acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller,” Mr. Blunt said. Officials Put ‘Unusual’ Limits on D.C. National Guard Before Riot, Commander Says 2021-03-03T05:00:00Z “The approval for Chief Sund’s request would eventually come from the Acting Secretary of Defense and be relayed to me by Army senior leaders at 5:08 p.m. — 3 hours and 19 minutes later.” U.S. Capitol Police prepare for ‘possible’ breach 2021-03-03T05:00:00Z Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher C. Miller personally ordered an expedited review of the lost nomination, to be completed by March. A Black Soldier’s Heroism, Overlooked in 1965, May Finally Be Lauded in 2021 2021-02-15T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Tuesday approved the extension that will keep nearly 2,300 National Guard troops on duty until May 23. Return National Guard home from Capitol, top Dem, Republican on House Armed Services Cmte. say 2021-03-11T05:00:00Z New Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has told Congress that the U.S. needs to find a reasonable and rational way forward to end the war, Mr. Kirby said. Pentagon doubts Taliban moves toward peace deal 2021-01-28T05:00:00Z Senate on Friday confirmed President Joe Biden’s nominee, retired Army General Lloyd Austin, to serve as Secretary of Defense - the first Black American in the role. Majority of U.S. Senate approves Biden nominee Austin to lead Pentagon 2021-01-22T05:00:00Z Embassy statement, the meeting between the military and acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs David Helvey affirmed an urgent need for a reduction in violence in Afghanistan. New round of Afghan-Taliban peace talks off to a slow start 2021-01-08T05:00:00Z The resulting report will then go up the chain to the Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of Defense and finally President Biden. A Black Soldier’s Heroism, Overlooked in 1965, May Finally Be Lauded in 2021 2021-02-15T05:00:00Z Mike Andrews, a spokesman for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, said the agency’s goal in purchasing AutoMedx devices was “to source as many ventilators as possible in the immediate future.” The U.S. paid a Texas company nearly $70 million for ventilators that were unfit for covid-19 patients. Why? 2021-01-07T05:00:00Z The organization is offering significant insight into such matters with an online event featuring a conversation between former Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis and Michael Vickers, former undersecretary of defense for intelligence. ‘Moderate’ Democrats the new political darlings 2021-01-07T05:00:00Z The Army Secretary also noted that he is required to work through Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller to get final approval to mobilize national guard troops and work in coordination with local authorities. Army Secretary admits ‘confusion’ for half hour before mobilizing National Guard 2021-01-06T05:00:00Z George W. Bush, in his response to 9/11, deferred almost entirely to his chief of staff and Secretary of Defense. The Biden administration: Who will hold the power? 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z A recent court filing showed that, after prosecutors protested, Colonel Watkins sought a written waiver of the requirement from the Deputy Secretary of Defense, David L. Norquist, who refused. Pandemic Delays Start of 9/11 Trial Past 20th Anniversary of Attacks 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z Boot was evidently provoked by a Washington Post news story that appeared on Nov. 30 under the headline "Liberal Groups Urge Biden Not to Name Flournoy as Secretary of Defense." How Michèle Flournoy's Pentagon dreams collapsed: Progressives fought back 2020-12-08T05:00:00Z “I am grateful to the departing board members, many of whom have served for decades,” acting Secretary of Defense Christopher C. Miller told Inside the Ring. Defense Policy Board purged 2020-12-02T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller visited Mogadishu to meet the U.S. ambassador and military personnel. Bombing at ice cream shop in Somali capital kills at least 7 2020-11-27T05:00:00Z Within days of taking office, new Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller issued a letter to the troops, signaling his own commitment to that task. A good deed from the wicked witch? 2020-11-27T05:00:00Z The deep ties to the defense industry of current candidates to become Secretary of Defense also suggests radical cuts are unlikely. Biden will struggle to cut defense spending despite pressure 2020-11-25T05:00:00Z His firing of Secretary of Defense Mike Esper is disconcerting, as is the elevation of Trump loyalists at the Department of Defense. Perspective | No, Trump is not attempting a ‘coup.’ Here’s why the distinction matters. 2020-11-11T05:00:00Z “In full agreement with your past statements, we write to request that the next Secretary of Defense have no prior employment history with a defense contractor,” wrote Democratic Reps. Lawmakers urge Biden to not appoint former defense contractors to Defense Secretary 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense, director of the CIA and Chief of Staff under President Bill Clinton, echoed Hagel’s call and acknowledged concerns among Democrats about potential voter intimidation. Editorial Roundup: Pennsylvania 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z Less than a year later, then Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter announced that being transgender wouldn’t result in an automatic separation from the military. Reversal of Pentagon transgender ban could begin ‘on day one’ of a Biden presidency 2020-11-03T05:00:00Z “The Department of Defense continues the most significant transformation in the history of the U.S. national security space program,” said Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist. Pentagon establishes new policy chief for space defense 2020-10-30T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, who delegates the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, is also named as a defendant. Ex-Hawaii residents in territories seek presidential voting 2020-10-09T04:00:00Z A pair of progressive democratic lawmakers are calling on presumptive President-elect Joe Biden to pledge not to appoint any person who has prior ties to defense contractors to be his Secretary of Defense. Lawmakers urge Biden to not appoint former defense contractors to Defense Secretary 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper made a rare visit to Algeria on Thursday for talks with the president about war-torn Libya and the troubled Sahel region to the south of the Sahara. U.S. defense chief's rare Algeria visit points to Sahel region threats 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z James Anderson, acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, defended the Pentagon’s move and said that a review of the U.S.’ Bipartisan confusion about Germany troop withdrawal grows on Capitol Hill 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z The provision allows for the Secretary of Defense to send decommissioned items to domestic law enforcement agencies on request, usually for free. Salt Lake City mulls limiting police access to military gear 2020-09-17T04:00:00Z The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness agreed with that suggestion—but did not explain what specifically the office would do to implement it. Pentagon watchdog: More child sex assault reforms are needed 2020-09-10T04:00:00Z “The Department of Defense continues to play a key role in the development of a potential COVID-19 vaccine,” Tom McCaffery, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, said in the release. Phase III trials of coronavirus vaccine to take place at 5 US military sites, Pentagon confirms 2020-09-03T04:00:00Z Those threats were seen as deeply disturbing within the top ranks of the military and even led Secretary of Defense Mark Esper to publicly break with Mr. Trump on the issue. More troops say they’ll vote for Biden than Trump: poll 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z By law, the United States is committed to providing Taiwan with the support necessary to defend itself, a point reiterated by Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper in a recent talk. With a Wary Eye on China, Taiwan Moves to Revamp Its Military 2020-08-30T04:00:00Z Milley, the principal military adviser to the president, Secretary of Defense and National Security Council, was responding to questions raised by members of the House Armed Services Committee. Joint Chiefs head says military won't have role resolving 2020 election 2020-08-29T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper officially approved the proposal earlier this week. Lawmakers push for first African American to receive Medal of Honor for wars in Iraq or Afghanistan 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper said in a recent column published in the Wall Street Journal. Defense chief Mark Esper urges other Indo-Pacific countries to stand with the U.S. against China 2020-08-26T04:00:00Z At the damaged Pentagon, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld almost immediately turned to an aide and told him, "Go massive — sweep it all up, things related and not." Birth of a nation: The unexpected past, the unknown future 2020-08-24T04:00:00Z As a key source of Navy officers, the Naval Academy was designated as being mission essential by Secretary of Defense Mark Esper. Midshipmen to return to Annapolis for fall semester 2020-08-09T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense to transfer defense equipment to federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Girl, 12, wins contest to name big Wyoming sheriff’s vehicle 2020-08-01T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper declared Thursday that military training pipelines are “mission essential,” meaning that all cadets are expected to return within the next week, KCNC-TV reported. Air Force Academy cadets to return to campus in the fall 2020-07-23T04:00:00Z Senior Pentagon officials have until Aug. 15 to tell Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper what they are doing to implement policies to handle questions of racism and discrimination with each of the military services. Defense chief Mark Esper issues diversity memo, wants answers by mid-August 2020-07-15T04:00:00Z Chief Technology Officer Michael Kratsios is being tapped to serve as the acting Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering. White House to name Kratsios as Pentagon acting tech chief, official says 2020-07-13T04:00:00Z Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates cited the Floyd killing when he called for removing Confederate names from Southern Army bases as a way of putting to rest this “dark side of our history.” Opinion | Putting Heroes, and Traitors, Where They Belong 2020-07-11T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said Turkey was “going in the wrong direction”. France-Turkey tensions mount after NATO naval incident 2020-07-07T04:00:00Z The draft policy on the Confederate flag was circulated for comment among the services last week by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. U.S. military services unanimously agree to recommend barring Confederate flag displays on bases: sources 2020-07-06T04:00:00Z "Treasury's determination was based on a certification by the Secretary of Defense that YRC is critical to maintaining national security," the statement said. Former CEO of troubled trucking company that got huge COVID loan is now on USPS board 2020-07-01T04:00:00Z Former Trump Secretary of Defense James Mattis urged people to wear masks: Republicans finally split with Trump on wearing masks after COVID-19 spikes in GOP states 2020-06-27T04:00:00Z Then Secretary of Defense Mark Esper gave the order to send home the active duty Army units Trump had called up and stationed outside D.C. at Joint Base Andrews. Donald Trump can't stop losing: The past few weeks have been the worst of his presidency 2020-06-20T04:00:00Z He is equally cutting toward former Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis, the Marine general who resigned in late 2018 over Trump’s abrupt decision to pull troops out of Syria, and many others. Bolton book tells all about Trump — except what makes him tick 2020-06-19T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said in a statement that the new strategy is meant to ensure U.S. superiority in space now and into the future. ‘Warfighting domain’: Pentagon defines space as battleground 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z Speaking to Fox News last week, Trump denied wrongdoing, but said he understood that Milley and current Secretary of Defense Mark Esper had raised objections over the photo op. Gates: Obama, GWB used military as a prop -- but Trump administration takes those efforts to 'a new level' 2020-06-14T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, the president also had pushed for active-duty military to confront rioters—which Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said he opposed. Joint Chiefs Chairman Milley says it was 'mistake' to appear with Trump in Lafayette Square 2020-06-11T04:00:00Z Former Secretary of Defense James Mattis, who publicly criticized Trump last week, has privately called the president a "proto-neofascist," according to Sherman. Trump mulls replacing Jared Kushner after blaming his son-in-law for tanking poll numbers: report 2020-06-09T04:00:00Z Late Friday, Secretary of Defense Esper disarmed the National Guard doing riot duty in Washington, ordering them to turn in their weapons and ammunition. We are witnessing the birth of a movement — and the downfall of a president 2020-06-06T04:00:00Z Around 100 members of the Ohio National Guard were sent to the nation's capital in recent days at the request of Secretary of Defense Mark Esper. Ohio Gov. DeWine: National Guardsman deployed to DC 'expressed white supremacist ideology' 2020-06-05T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper has also moved to put space between himself and the president following Trump’s hinting at invoking the Insurrection Act as well as Monday’s controversial church photo op.” Terribly shallow 2020-06-04T04:00:00Z Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday offered public support for Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper a day after the White House declined to specifically say President Trump has confidence in his defense secretary. Mitch McConnell offers public support for Mark Esper, William Barr 2020-06-04T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper on Wednesday came out against President Donald Trump's suggestion to send the military to quell protests around the country against governors' wishes. Mark Esper rejects Trump’s threat to deploy military: Troops should only be used as a "last resort" 2020-06-04T04:00:00Z Trump was accompanied, among others, by Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, who has spun himself in knots trying to explain away his participation. White House chief of staff gives Ivanka Trump "credit" for photo-op where tear gas was used: report 2020-06-03T04:00:00Z “The DCNG, the Nation’s only Federal National Guard, reports to the President of the United States through the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the Army,” Walker said. Georgia, Texas join several other states in mobilizing National Guard amid unrest over George Floyd death 2020-05-30T04:00:00Z Rep. Doug Collins, joined by 19 Republican colleagues in the House, wrote a letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper Thursday morning complaining of, "multiple, unfounded complaints ... preying on military chaplains." Rep. Collins urges Esper to defend religious freedom after multiple attacks on military chaplains 2020-05-14T04:00:00Z On April 27, 10 Senate Democrats wrote to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, arguing that the Department of Defense's "slow and disjointed response put service members at risk and undermined readiness". Is the military prepared to handle COVID-19 within its ranks? 2020-05-11T04:00:00Z According to a biography on the company’s website, Goudreau planned and led “international security teams for the President of the United States as well as the Secretary of Defense.” From a Miami condo to the Venezuelan coast, how a plan to ‘capture’ Maduro went rogue 2020-05-06T04:00:00Z “Secretary McPherson is continuing discussions with Secretary of Defense Mark Esper. No final decisions have been made.” Navy Leaders Recommend Reinstating Roosevelt Captain Fired Over Virus Warning 2020-04-24T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper said U.S. officials are confident the coronavirus began in China but declined to comment about specific intelligence information on the virus. Defense Secretary Mark Esper: Coronavirus probably started naturally 2020-04-15T04:00:00Z Ensuring military members maintained regulation haircuts after barber shops were shuttered across the country wasn’t the most pressing issue Secretary of Defense Mark Esper was forced to contend with as the coronavirus pandemic spread. Proper military haircut still required during COVID-19 pandemic, says Joint Chiefs chairman 2020-04-14T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said the death of the New Jersey Army National Guardsman strengthened their resolve to work more closely with partners to stop the spread of COVID-19. US nears China’s virus death toll as New York calls for help 2020-03-31T04:00:00Z He also appeared as former Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara in the miniseries “Kennedy” and had roles in other movies like “Let It Ride,” “Johnny Handsome” and “A Shock to the System.” 'Wings' actor David Schramm dead at 73 2020-03-30T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper is aware of the alleged conditions for quarantined soldiers at Fort Bliss, said chief Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Hoffman. Soldiers in quarantine at Fort Bliss complain about conditions: Report 2020-03-18T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said they were prepared to provide five million N95 respirator masks and other personal protective equipment from the Department of Defense’s own strategic reserves. Pentagon to provide coronavirus equipment to HHS 2020-03-17T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper announced that his department will provide 5 million N95 respirator masks to the American public, with 1 million “immediately” in order to help slow the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Defense Department to provide 5 million masks to help slow virus outbreak 2020-03-17T04:00:00Z "The Department of Defense's top priority remains the protection and welfare of our people," Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said in a press release. Defense Department announces new travel restrictions for service members as Trump bans travel from Europe 2020-03-12T04:00:00Z Tragically, he was killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan, a fact the U.S. military attempted to cover up in a conspiracy that went as high as Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. The paradox of America’s endless wars 2020-03-02T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper assigned the base the task of housing Americans suspected of exposure to coronavirus or possible infection. Traveler is under coronavirus quarantine at Ventura County naval base 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z Karen Pence will be joined by the Secretary of Defense’s wife, Leah Esper, in a visit to the Army post on the Kentucky-Tennessee border, according to a statement from the Office of the Second Lady. Karen Pence to visit Fort Campbell, speak to Army spouses 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z James Anderson, the current senior official Performing the Duties of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, will take on Rood’s role until a permanent replacement is found and confirmed, the DOD statement said. Key Pentagon official says will resign at Trump's request amid Huawei trade spat 2020-02-19T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper called the action “unfortunate” and that it would be a “move in the wrong direction.” Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea 2020-02-17T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper stressed one-half of the United States’ primary adversaries highlighted in the country’s National Defense Strategy in comments this weekend at the annual Munich National Security Conference. Defense secretary warns of Chinese aggression: ‘The smaller the country, the heavier the hand’ 2020-02-16T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper told the Munich Security Conference that Washington was already working with vendors to develop and test new 5G technologies. Rebuffed by UK, U.S. pitches 'big tent' for Huawei rivals in Europe 2020-02-15T05:00:00Z Amazon Web Services is seeking to depose President Trump and Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper in a high-stakes protest over the Pentagon’s handling of a $10 billion cloud computing contract, court records show. Amazon seeks to depose Trump, Esper in JEDI bid protest 2020-02-10T05:00:00Z “It’s something the command is aggressively working on,” Secretary of Defense Mark Esper told reporters this week while visiting the base that, along with U.S. military personnel, also trains hundreds of foreign military pilots. Tensions increase between foreign students, military families after fatal Pensacola shooting 2020-01-23T05:00:00Z Hoffman said that Secretary of Defense Mark Esper was notified about the injured troops late Thursday afternoon. 11 troops injured after Iran’s strike against al-Asad airbase, US Central Command says 2020-01-17T05:00:00Z Next week, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper will travel to Florida to honor law enforcement and other first responders who dealt with the incident. After Pensacola shooting, Pentagon steps up foreign student checks 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z In announcing his appointment as Army chief of staff in 2015, for instance, Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter called him "a warrior and a statesman." The global war of error 2020-01-11T05:00:00Z As Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld put it later, both awkwardly and passively: “A decision was made to fire the Hellfire missile. It was fired.” Trump threatens Afghan armageddon 2020-01-08T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper warned Tuesday from the Pentagon that the U.S. was ready to retaliate in the event of Iranian aggression. Iran launches "multiple missiles" targeting US bases in Iraq: report 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said on Tuesday it was “more than fair to say” the attack that Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani was planning was to be executed in days rather than weeks. Iranian commander was planning attack within days: Esper 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper told reporters Monday that the U.S. would not be withdrawing troops from Iraq, despite a letter that surfaced earlier in the day suggesting otherwise. Pentagon says US military won't leave Iraq, 'draft letter' on troop movements released by 'mistake' 2020-01-06T05:00:00Z Two defense officials tell Fox News there will be separate House and Senate briefings and that Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley will attend. McConnell takes shot at Warren's 'rush to judgment' over Soleimani killing 2020-01-06T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper called the American response “an appropriate and precautionary action.” Tensions Abroad Stir a Whirlwind at Fort Bragg as Soldiers Deploy 2020-01-04T05:00:00Z The officer attributed the decision to guidance by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Army gives TikTok the heave-ho; Chinese social media app banned due to cybersecurity risk 2020-01-02T05:00:00Z The U.S presidential delegation will be led by Secretary of Defense Mark Esper. Royalty, EU, US delegations attend Battle of Bulge ceremony 2019-12-16T05:00:00Z Early in the Afghanistan war, its architect, the ever-confident Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld, wrote a memo in which he acknowledged, “I have no visibility into who the bad guys are.” Lessons to Be Learned from the Afghanistan Papers 2019-12-12T05:00:00Z Ms. Grisham said federal law “authorizes the use of the funds by empowering the Secretary of Defense to ‘undertake military construction projects’ to support the Armed Forces during a national emergency.” White House to appeal Clinton-appointed judge’s border wall ruling 2019-12-11T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said on Fox News Sunday that the Pentagon plans to review the screening of foreign officers who train at U.S. bases while stressing the importance of maintaining the partnerships. Pensacola shooting spotlights security concerns in US military programs to train foreign troops 2019-12-10T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said Saturday that reports saying as many as 14,000 additional troops would be heading to the Middle East to counter Iran are "false." Sec. of Defense Mark Esper tells Bret Baier reports that additional forces will be heading to the Middle East are false 2019-12-07T05:00:00Z In a statement to BuzzFeed News, the Office of the Secretary of Defense said the U.S. Kellyanne Conway refuses to confirm sex of Conan the hero dog to avoid gendering scandal 2019-11-26T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said earlier that he was given a direct order by Trump to allow Gallagher to retire without losing his status as a Navy SEAL. Navy SEAL Gallagher to retire from active duty, no review board 2019-11-26T05:00:00Z Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Laura Cooper testified at a hearing in the impeachment inquiry into Trump. Defense Dept official says she never discussed Ukraine aid with Trump 2019-11-20T05:00:00Z Senate Democrats on defense committees wrote to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper on Monday, emphasizing the importance of the aid reaching Ukraine in the aftermath of the controversy over the assistance. $35 million in Pentagon aid hasn’t reached Ukraine, despite White House assurances 2019-11-19T05:00:00Z “As expected, we will receive an overall disclaimer again this year,” Deputy Under Secretary of Defense Comptroller Elaine McCusker told reporters on Thursday ahead of the release of the audit result late on Friday. Pentagon gets failing grade in its second audit 2019-11-15T05:00:00Z A spokeswoman for the Office of the Secretary of Defense did not respond to a request for comment. Military families decry 'outrageous’ mold-infested housing at Fort Meade 2019-11-12T05:00:00Z House of Representatives committees conducting the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump on Monday released transcripts from a closed-door deposition with Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Laura Cooper. U.S. House panels release Pentagon official's impeachment deposition 2019-11-11T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper will visit Vietnam and then meet with his Chinese counterpart in Thailand during a trek through Asia this week aimed at illustrating how serious a threat Washington believes Beijing is. Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea 2019-11-10T05:00:00Z The company recruited to its board former Secretary of Defense and U.S. Column: In Corinthian Colleges fiasco, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos defines 'contempt of court' 2019-10-31T04:00:00Z Mr. Panetta of course was the director of the CIA and later the Secretary of Defense. Transcript: Jeremy Bash 2019-10-30T04:00:00Z A similar effort to prevent this week’s testimony of Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Laura Cooper also failed. Trump frustrated as White House effort to defy impeachment inquiry fails to halt witness testimony, advisers say 2019-10-25T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper last month signed off on $3.6 billion in Defense Department construction funds for 175 miles of wall on the border. Trump border wall funding plan countered by Democrat's $3.6B reversal bill 2019-10-25T04:00:00Z Only one witness, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Laura Cooper, was scheduled to testify, and she was not expected to make much news. Trump told Republicans to fight. They took the brawl underground. 2019-10-22T04:00:00Z After the long delay, the planned impeachment testimony of Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Laura Cooper resumed inside the secure facility. Republicans storm closed-door impeachment hearing as escalating Ukraine scandal threatens Trump 2019-10-23T04:00:00Z In separate tweets, the South Carolina Republican urged Trump to stop listening to the Office of the Secretary of Defense and instead "listen to your commanders." Graham urges Trump to listen to commanders on Syria, not 'policy-shop civilians' 2019-10-23T04:00:00Z “Mark Esperanto, Secretary of Defense, ‘The cease-fire is holding up very nicely. Pentagon Chief Makes Unannounced Visit to Afghanistan, and Pelosi Does the Same 2019-10-20T04:00:00Z “Mark Esperanto, Secretary of Defense, ‘The ceasefire is holding up very nicely. Mark Esperanto? Trump misnames his defense secretary in tweet 2019-10-20T04:00:00Z All US troops withdrawing from northern Syria are expected to be relocated to western Iraq, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper confirmed. US troops leaving Syria will go to Iraq - official 2019-10-20T04:00:00Z Last December, McGurk and the Secretary of Defense, James Mattis, abruptly resigned after President Trump threatened to pull American troops out of Syria. The Former U.S. ISIS Envoy on Trump and the Crisis in Syria 2019-10-19T04:00:00Z Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Laura Cooper is expected to appear in closed session on Friday, the officials said. Former senior adviser to Pompeo set to testify in impeachment probe 2019-10-14T04:00:00Z Former Secretary of Defense James Mattis criticized President Trump’s decision to remove American troops from Syria, saying in his first public comments on the matter that the Islamic State now “will resurge” in the region. Mattis says ISIS 'will resurge' in Syria following Trump's move to withdraw US troops 2019-10-13T04:00:00Z The House Oversight Committee in September threatened to subpoena Secretary of Defense Mark Esper for refusing to respond to a June request for information non all military stays at Trump’s resorts. Where the Trump administration is thwarting House oversight Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said he informed Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman earlier Friday about the additional troops “to ensure and enhance the defense of Saudi Arabia.” US to send 1,800 troops, dozens of fighter jets to Saudi Arabia amid Iran tensions 2019-10-11T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Esper has also pledged to eliminate older weapons programs to make way for systems more suited to great power conflict. Beware of defense secretaries pledging reform 2019-09-28T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper told reporters the deployment would be "defensive in nature". US to send troops to Saudi Arabia 2019-09-20T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper announced Friday that U.S. air defense forces will be sent to Saudi Arabia. U.S. air defense forces are being deployed to Saudi Arabia 2019-09-20T04:00:00Z On Sunday, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper attended an emergency National Security Council meeting at the White House along with Vice President Pence, where military options were discussed, officials told Fox News. Gen. Keane: US 'holding all the cards,' Iran 'back on their heels' like they've never been before 2019-09-16T04:00:00Z Even before this Tuesday, Trump had fired two national-security advisers, two White House chiefs of staff, one Attorney General, and one F.B.I. director, and had one Secretary of Defense quit in apparent protest. Trump Finally Fired John Bolton, but Does It Really Matter? 2019-09-11T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Bob Gates, who opposed the intervention, said that Obama had explicitly stated that removing Qaddafi would be a mistake. The Moral Logic of Humanitarian Intervention 2019-09-09T04:00:00Z Former Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis said political disagreements and growing "contempt" among Americans is one of the biggest national security threats to the country, during a Sunday interview on "Face the Nation." Jim Mattis cites 'contempt' among Americans as top national security concern 2019-09-08T04:00:00Z The last Republican-appointed Secretary of Defense had none of the same qualms about criticizing the President he served, and doing so while that President was still in office. James Mattis Doesn’t Want to Talk About the President 2019-09-06T04:00:00Z “The Testaments” was No. 2 on Amazon as of midday Thursday, trailing “Call Sign Chaos,” by former Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis. Amazon.com apologizes for shipping Atwood novel early 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z Following Trump’s speech about the merits of Space Command, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper signed documents that formally established the organization. The Trump administration stands up US Space Command as fate of Space Force is still undecided 2019-08-29T04:00:00Z Former Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis said he respects a “duty of silence” after leaving President Trump’s administration, but warned Mr. Trump that he won’t stay quiet forever, The Atlantic reported on Thursday. James Mattis: I owe Trump ‘my silence,’ but ‘it’s not going to be forever’ 2019-08-29T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said on Wednesday he was “very disappointed” with the decision and hoped Seoul and Tokyo would overcome their differences to face common threats, such as North Korea and China. Scrapped intelligence pact draws United States into deepening South... 2019-08-29T04:00:00Z That same month, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense sent Mr. Lovinger a firing memo. Investigation clears analyst accused of leaking data, but officials never told man’s defense team 2019-08-14T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, another round with Australia’s government in Sydney. Micronesia reaffirms U.S. support while Australia hesitates to join campaign against Iran 2019-08-05T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mark Esper will be making his first official visit to Seoul, which the Pentagon said on Tuesday was scheduled as part of a tour through Asia in August. No plan to change South Korea-U.S. military exercise, U.S. official... 2019-08-01T04:00:00Z “As Secretary of Defense, it will be critical that Secretary Esper deliver hard truths to the Commander in Chief, and resist political interference in the Department’s policies and missions,” Shaheen said in a statement. Senate confirms Mark Esper as defense secretary 2019-07-23T04:00:00Z The consolidation of the arms industry in those years was strongly encouraged by Clinton administration Secretary of Defense William Perry, who held a dinner with defense executives that was later dubbed “the last supper.” Merger mania: The military-industrial complex on steroids 2019-07-22T04:00:00Z "Because you have the right to have a Secretary of Defense whose views are better aligned with yours on these and other subjects," Mattis wrote, in part. Former Trump administration officials: A list of notable departures 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z “It is highly irregular that the Secretary of Defense attended a small, private dinner for ‘off-the-record’ discussions with an Amazon sales executive,” Kenneth Glueck, who runs Oracle’s Washington office, told the Journal. Analysis | The Technology 202: Facebook leaders say antitrust focus obscures the real tech threat: China 2019-07-08T04:00:00Z Warren’s foreign policy team is led by Sasha Baker, who served as deputy chief of staff to former Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter. 2020 Democrats see opportunity on foreign policy 2019-07-05T04:00:00Z House of Representatives added a line to DOD's preliminary budget directing the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to pick up Jason's contract. Jason—a secretive group of Cold War science advisers—is fighting to survive in the 21st century 2019-06-27T04:00:00Z “The United States does not seek conflict with Iran,” Patrick Shanahan, the Acting Secretary of Defense, said on June 17th, just hours before he resigned. What Will Follow Trump’s Cancelled Strike on Iran? 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan announced yesterday, for example, that the Pentagon is sending a thousand troops to the Middle East following what he described as “recent Iranian attacks.” On Iran, it's Trump vs the Trump administration (again) 2019-06-18T04:00:00Z There has been no Secretary of Defense for six months. The Daily 202: A senator from Michigan will propose a National Institute of Manufacturing modeled on NIH 2019-06-17T04:00:00Z It also notes that the agency can undertake operations with authorization from the Secretary of Defense, without the approval of the President. US Cyber Command has reportedly been aggressively targeting Russia’s electrical grid 2019-06-15T04:00:00Z That policy was issued by former Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis. Appeals court lets Trump’s military transgender ban stand while judge reconsiders case 2019-06-14T04:00:00Z The Office of the Secretary of Defense will track cases and create a policy for how to handle them. Pentagon still struggles with military kid sex assault cases 2019-06-11T04:00:00Z “Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Ellen Lord is engaging with industry leadership to understand the implications and governance as a result of this acquisition,” the statement said. Pentagon in talks with industry on United Technologies and Raytheon... 2019-06-10T04:00:00Z At the hearing last month, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition Kevin Fahey called the company’s business practices “sickening,” and said TransDigm’s business as “atypical” of how defense contractors usually work with defense agencies. Military parts supplier TransDigm draws scrutiny over prices 2019-06-08T04:00:00Z It also would authorize the Secretary of Defense, for five years, to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Council of State Governments and assist funding of interstate compacts that make licenses portable. Protecting the nation by employing military spouses 2019-06-03T04:00:00Z Retired Marine Corps Gen. and former Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis is releasing a book this summer, but it won't discuss his rocky relationship with President Trump. Former Defense Secretary James Mattis to publish book this summer 2019-05-28T04:00:00Z But, on Thursday, Trump told his acting Secretary of Defense, Patrick Shanahan, that he does not want a war with Iran. On Iran, North Korea, and Venezuela, It’s Bolton vs. Trump 2019-05-17T04:00:00Z He replaced former Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis, a retired Marine general, who quit in December after clashing with Trump over the president's call to withdraw American troops from Syria. Trump to nominate Shanahan for top Pentagon post 2019-05-09T04:00:00Z He replaced former Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis, a retired Marine general, who quit in December after clashing with Trump over the president’s call to withdraw American troops from Syria. Trump to nominate Shanahan for top Pentagon post 2019-05-09T04:00:00Z With Trump’s national-security team depleted—no permanent Secretary of Defense, no Secretary of Homeland Security, no Ambassador to the United Nations—Bolton would have extraordinary latitude in a crisis. John Bolton on the Warpath 2019-04-29T04:00:00Z Yet although Shanahan reportedly considers himself to be a frontrunner for a permanent slot as Secretary of Defense, the Inspector General's report hasn't fully alleviated concerns about his close relationship with a top defense contractor. Trump acting defense secretary cleared 2019-04-25T04:00:00Z Jason planned to do 13 studies this summer, including three for office of the Secretary of Defense and three for the National Nuclear Security Administration within the Department of Energy. Jason advisory group prepares to shut down, as U.S. contract extension seems unlikely 2019-04-24T04:00:00Z In 2012, Hegar filed a lawsuit against the Secretary of Defense that was part of the movement that ultimately led to the Combat Exclusion Policy, banning women from certain military positions, being deemed unconstitutional. Texas' John Cornyn to face Air Force vet MJ Hegar in 2020 Senate race 2019-04-23T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense that Al Qaeda’s adherents “have no intention except to enter paradise by killing you.” Guantánamo’s Darkest Secret 2019-04-15T04:00:00Z The clip showed a news segment from CNN in which the anchors spoke about a viral video of Biden placing his hands on the shoulders of former Secretary of Defense Ash Carter’s wife, Stephanie Carter. Joe Biden's alleged 'groping' behavior was detailed in 2015 'Daily Show' segment 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z Patrick M. Shanahan, the acting Secretary of Defense, announced that the funds will be used to support the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Patrol. Pentagon authorizes up to $1B to start 57 miles of border wall construction 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z That blast at the European allies should certainly have brought to mind Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld’s disparaging comments in early 2003 about Germany and France, in particular, being leaders of the “old Europe.” Is a war with Iran on the horizon? 2019-03-17T04:00:00Z And, by the way, nearly three months after the Secretary of Defense quit, there’s still no sign of a permanent replacement. The “Enemies of the People” Have a Few Questions for the President 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z The measure also calls for the Secretary of Defense to withhold incentive fees from any contractor who persistently fails to remedy hazards. Senator Blumenthal seeks criminal investigation of shoddy military... 2019-03-07T05:00:00Z At a foreign policy forum in Nebraska with former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on Thursday, Biden hailed “the character, integrity and humanity” of the former GOP senator. Eyeing 2020, Biden touts GOP ties but risks alienating Dems 2019-02-28T05:00:00Z “This installation has been declared a restricted area according to a Secretary of Defense directive issued 20 August 1954,” the signs read, adding “unauthorized entry is prohibited”. Russian state TV alleged US target list features mysterious locations 2019-02-28T05:00:00Z Assistant Secretary of Defense Robert McMahon told the panel that no military construction projects already approved by Congress would be canceled. 'Chumps?' Democrats blast Trump diversion of Pentagon money to... 2019-02-27T05:00:00Z Existing military construction projects will not be canceled if military funds are redirected to pay for President Trump’s border wall, says Assistant Secretary of Defense Robert McMahon. Military construction projects could be delayed as money diverted for border wall 2019-02-27T05:00:00Z Last week, acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan told reporters that he’s reviewing the budget to determine where the wall money might come from. Border Wall Could Sap Military Funding for Climate Adaptation 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z Robert H. McMahon, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment, said the military will visit one of those bases – Army Fort Meade in Maryland – on Thursday in an effort to define the scope of housing lapses. Senators vow urgent reform to correct 'unacceptable' military... 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates wrote in his memoir that in his first meeting with then-Minister Ivanov, the minister stated that Russia wanted to withdraw from the treaty. Opinion | How Russia Undermined Over 30 Years of Nuclear Arms Control 2019-02-11T05:00:00Z Chris Sherwood, a public affairs officer with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, said the staff changes would not delay future audits. Response to first full Pentagon audit delayed amid staff shake-up 2019-02-01T05:00:00Z Rudolph Atallah, now chief executive officer of White Mountain Research, and former Africa Counterterrorism in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. ISIS recruitment drive in Somalia could prove 'massive threat to the US presence' in the region 2019-01-29T05:00:00Z All military combat roles were opened to women in 2015 by former Secretary of Defense Ash Carter. Service panel weighs requiring women to register for military draft 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z The law requires the Secretary of Defense to work with universities on ways to guard against intellectual property theft and create new regulations aimed at protecting academics from exploitation by foreign countries. U.S. universities unplug from China's Huawei under pressure from Trump 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z The stock market is tanking and the president is waging a personal war on the Federal Reserve — after he just fired the Secretary of Defense. Government shutdown: A timeline of how we got here 2019-01-20T05:00:00Z One detractor, former defense secretary Jim Mattis, stated in his resignation letter that Trump has “the right to have a Secretary of Defense whose views are better aligned with” his own. Opinion | Readers critique The Post: Deepfakes, split infinitives and not doing enough about R. Kelly 2019-01-18T05:00:00Z Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan approved the Dec. 27 request from the Homeland Security Department for an eight-month extension of the current deployment, which was supposed to end this month. Pentagon will keep troops on U.S.-Mexico border through September 2019-01-15T05:00:00Z “It’s the first time in American history that a Secretary of Defense resigned in protest,” Engel reminded me. The International Crisis of Donald Trump 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z Trump initially said it would be immediate, which alarmed his advisors, and drove Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis to resign. Pompeo takes aim at two favorite targets — Iran and Obama — in Cairo speech 2019-01-10T05:00:00Z “Patrick Shanahan, who is Acting Secretary of Defense, is doing a great job!” Foreign hacker threat grows for private sector 2019-01-09T05:00:00Z “I’m sure he is a fine man, but I don’t know Jim, and never met him. Patrick Shanahan, who is Acting Secretary of Defense, is doing a great job!” Experts split on whether Trump must name a new permanent defense secretary 2019-01-04T05:00:00Z At the table surrounding Trump sat an acting Attorney General, acting Secretary of Defense, acting Interior Secretary, acting E.P.A. administrator, acting Ambassador to the U.N.,, and an acting White House chief of staff. Is Optimism Dead in the Trump Era? 2019-01-04T05:00:00Z He’s echoing alarms raised by former Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis — a native Washingtonian — in his Dec. 20 resignation letter that elevated concerns about Trump among both Republicans and Democrats. Romney takes Trump to task 2019-01-02T05:00:00Z He cited the departure of James Mattis as Secretary of Defense and the “abandonment of allies who fight beside us” as among the evidence that Trump had “defined his presidency down.” Romney vs. Trump: If Utah’s New Senator Is Serious, He Should Be Running for President 2019-01-02T05:00:00Z A Defense Department spokesperson on Tuesday confirmed White had resigned from her position as assistant to the Secretary of Defense for public affairs. Top Pentagon spokeswoman resigns amid internal investigation 2019-01-01T05:00:00Z For instance, see the letter of resignation from Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis — and the way it sped up his departure. Opinion | The President’s Field Trip to the Forever War 2018-12-29T05:00:00Z Trump’s decision was also a shock in Washington, where senior administration officials, including Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis, tried for days to change the president’s mind, U.S. officials said. Syrian surprise: How Trump's phone call changed the war 2018-12-28T05:00:00Z The departure of Secretary of Defense James Mattis has raised questions about whether there will be anyone to rein in Trump's worst instincts. Patrick Shanahan: Who is the defense contractor Trump picked to take over the Pentagon? 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z “The stock market is tanking and the president is waging a personal war on the Federal Reserve – after he just fired the Secretary of Defense.” Trump 'plunging us into chaos', Democrats say, as markets tank and shutdown persists 2018-12-24T05:00:00Z “We will not delegate lethal authority for a machine to make a decision,” then-Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work told Paul Scharre of the Center for a New American Security in a 2016 interview. “Alexa, launch our nukes!” 2018-12-24T05:00:00Z “I am pleased to announce that our very talented Deputy Secretary of Defense, Patrick Shanahan, will assume the title of Acting Secretary of Defense starting January 1, 2019,” Mr. Trump tweeted. Donald Trump’s Patrick Shanahan nomination comes with defense of decisions 2018-12-23T05:00:00Z “I am pleased to announce that our very talented Deputy Secretary of Defense, Patrick Shanahan, will assume the title of Acting Secretary of Defense starting January 1, 2019,” Trump wrote on Twitter Sunday morning. Who is Patrick Shanahan? A look at Trump’s new acting secretary of defense 2018-12-23T05:00:00Z Patrick Shanahan, the man who will become acting Secretary of Defense on Jan. 1, is best known in Washington circles for the decades he spent employed with one of America's most powerful defense contractors — Boeing. Patrick Shanahan: Who is the defense contractor Trump picked to take over the Pentagon? 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z President Donald Trump has announced a replacement for outgoing Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis, accelerating the timeline in which the respected retired general and foreign policy adviser will leave his administration. Trump is pushing Mattis out: The Secretary of Defense leaves on January 1 2018-12-23T05:00:00Z "I am pleased to announce that our very talented Deputy Secretary of Defense, Patrick Shanahan, will assume the title of Acting Secretary of Defense starting January 1, 2019," Trump wrote on Twitter Sunday morning. Durbin and Toomey call out Trump for troop withdrawal, Mattis resignation 2018-12-23T05:00:00Z “I am pleased to announce that our very talented Deputy Secretary of Defense, Patrick Shanahan, will assume the title of Acting Secretary of Defense starting January 1, 2019,” Trump wrote. Trump forces Mattis out two months early, names Shanahan acting defense secretary 2018-12-23T05:00:00Z His decision comes right after the departure of Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis, whose own resignation letter was seen as a rebuke of the president’s actions in the region. Splitting With Trump Over Syria, American Leading ISIS Fight Steps Down 2018-12-22T05:00:00Z The next day, in response, James Mattis resigned as the Secretary of Defense, sparking fears of more seemingly impulsive national-security decisions by the President. Does Donald Trump Think that the War on Terror Is Over? 2018-12-23T05:00:00Z Several of his top national security leaders are resigning in protest, including Secretary of Defense James Mattis, who announced his retirement earlier this week. Donald Trump says shutdown ‘could be a long stay’ 2018-12-22T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Mattis sent those 6,000 soldiers and all their trucks and Humvees and tents and razor wire and rifles down there — on that phony, politically motivated “mission” just before the midterm elections. Good riddance to James Mattis, Trump’s last general 2018-12-22T05:00:00Z ‘It is regrettable that the president must now choose a new Secretary of Defense.’ Forget the shutdown, it’s Mattis that matters 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z The fact that it ended up costing Trump his Secretary of Defense is not something that will concern him; he has long been opposed to Mattis’s Atlanticist view of U.S. security policy. Donald Trump’s Survival Strategy: Chaos, Diversions, and Lily-Livered Republicans 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z He told Trump in a letter that he was leaving because “you have a right to have a Secretary of Defense whose views are better aligned with yours.” Mattis resigning as Pentagon chief after Trump disagreements 2018-12-20T05:00:00Z He told Trump in a letter that he was leaving because “you have a right to have a Secretary of Defense whose views are better aligned with yours.” Mattis resigning as Pentagon chief after Trump disagreements 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z “General Jim Mattis will be retiring, with distinction, at the end of February, after having served my Administration as Secretary of Defense for the past two years,” Trump wrote. Mattis resigns after clash with Trump over troop withdrawal from Syria and Afghanistan 2018-12-20T05:00:00Z The wonder, of course, is that Secretary of Defense James Mattis, who announced his resignation on Thursday, ever got the job at all. With James Mattis Leaving Trump’s Cabinet, What Comes Next? 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense James Mattis formally revealed his plans to resign from his post in two months. Inside the Beltway: News media goes after Trump voters 2018-12-20T05:00:00Z He told Trump in a letter that he was leaving because "you have a right to have a Secretary of Defense whose views are better aligned with yours." Mattis resigning as Pentagon chief after clashes with Trump 2018-12-20T05:00:00Z There was James Mattis, another retired Marine general, who became Secretary of Defense. Flynn isn’t a traitor, but he did sell out his country 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z Oracle’s lawsuit focuses on Ubhi’s role, as well as that of Anthony DeMartino, a former chief of staff to the Deputy Secretary of Defense. ‘Once an Amazonian, always an Amazonian’: Former Pentagon official’s business ties draw scrutiny 2018-12-18T05:00:00Z It’s amazing, really, that Trump offered the Secretary of Defense position to Mattis in the first place. With James Mattis Leaving Trump’s Cabinet, What Comes Next? 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z Under the Administration’s plan, the head of a separate US Space Command, a four-star general, would report directly to the US Secretary of Defense and the President. Space Command is coming back, but Space Force still needs approval from Congress 2018-12-18T05:00:00Z Besides establishing the “space force,” Trump’s memo also directs Secretary of Defense James Mattis to select commanding officers for the president’s nomination and for Senate approval. Trump signs memo directing Pentagon to establish Space Command 2018-12-18T05:00:00Z Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs - pointed to an eagerness to keep track of officials charged with overseeing America’s nuclear arsenal. AP Exclusive: Group says Iran hackers hunt nuke workers, US 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis said the question of holding the killers responsible and the strategic importance of the U.S.-Saudi relationship were separate issues. Saudi crown prince exchanged messages with aide alleged to have overseen Khashoggi killing 2018-12-01T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis defended the unusual order in a hastily called news conference at the Pentagon. White House approves broad new powers — including use of deadly force — for U.S. troops on the border 2018-11-21T05:00:00Z “We failed the audit, but we never expected to pass it,” Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan told reporters. Pentagon fails its first ever audit, official says 2018-11-15T05:00:00Z Waiting on the American side of the border are thousands of U.S. troops and border enforcement authorities -- and, on Wednesday, Secretary of Defense James Mattis. Caravan 'breakaway group' of several hundred migrants arrive at US border, officials say 2018-11-14T05:00:00Z The newspaper also reported that she repeatedly clashed with US Secretary of Defense James Mattis over "staffing decisions and policy differences". Melania calls for White House aide's firing 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z Secretary of Defense James Mattis stated that the U.S. would continue to work with the Coalition in “building up legitimate Yemeni forces to defend the Yemeni people.” Trump could designate Iran-backed Yemen rebels as terror group, report says 2018-11-11T05:00:00Z China’s defense minister, Wei Fenghe, and Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis are expected to make an effort to calm those rising tensions and reduce the risks of miscalculation when they meet in Washington on Friday. ‘A Game of Chicken’: U.S. and China Are Risking a Clash at Sea 2018-11-08T05:00:00Z It has also put Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis, who has worked to keep the military out of politics, in a tough spot. Former generals worry that Trump’s border mission uses troops as a political tool 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z The idea of another branch of the military has come under scrutiny from both sides of the aisle and even the Secretary of Defense, James Mattis, has expressed differing ideas on such a prospect. Elon Musk says he 'likes the idea' of Trump's Space Force 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z "Senator, you were not only Secretary of Defense, but you carried a rifle in Vietnam as a soldier, an infantryman, I believe," said Tapper. Former GOP defense secretary: Trump treats the troops like “pawns” 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z Thus - the ongoing Office of the Secretary of Defense comparison. The US Army wants the F-35 for close air support 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z Deputy Secretary of Defense Pat Shanahan, a former Boeing vice president, on Thursday talked about the proposed Space Force and how the Pentagon intends to leverage the technologies of Amazon, Microsoft and Blue Origin. Deputy Defense Secretary talks Space Force and how military will leverage local tech giants 2018-11-01T04:00:00Z The proposed Space Corps was to be housed within the Air Force but the provision was later removed during House-Senate negotiations because of objections from both the White House and Secretary of Defense James Mattis. Would a Space Force mean the end of NASA? 2018-10-23T04:00:00Z Secretary of Defense James Mattis declared the situation as untenable and promised the U.S. would respond if Moscow did not deactivate the missile capability. CROSSTALK: John Bolton to press US-Russia nuclear treaty 2018-10-22T04:00:00Z Rudolph Atallah, now chief executive officer of White Mountain Research, and former Africa Counterterrorism in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, much of the problem is currently centered in Mali. New Al Qaeda cell forms in Burkina Faso, as terror group cements foothold in Africa 2018-10-09T04:00:00Z |
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