Today in the Department of Defense, January 14, 2016
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. are traveling.
Adm. Phil Davidson, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces; and Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, provide keynote addresses at 8:30 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. EST at the Surface Navy Association annual symposium at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, Virginia.
Secretary Outlines Military Objectives in ISIL Fight Full Briefing: Carter Speaks With Soldiers
Secretary Hails Iran’s Swift Return of 10 U.S. SailorsDefense Secretary Ash Carter thanked Secretary of State John Kerry for his diplomatic engagement with Iran to secure the release of 10 U.S. sailors. Story | Statement
Obama Points to U.S. Strength in Final State of the Union AddressIn his final State of the Union address to the nation, President Barack Obama said the United States is the most powerful nation on Earth, and in a changing world Americans are “threatened less by evil empires and more by failing states.” Story
January 13, 2016
Face of Defense: Judge Advocate Brings Empathy to Position
HORSHAM, Pa. — Air Force 1st Lt. Hilary Styer, a member of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, completed a whirlwind tour through the Judge Advocate General’s Corps that prepared her to fulfill the duties as the 111th Attack Wing’s full-time deputy staff judge advocate.
January 13, 2016
Military Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq
SOUTHWEST ASIA — U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported.
January 13, 2016
Carter Hails Iran’s Swift Return of 10 U.S. Sailors
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Ash Carter thanked Secretary of State John Kerry for his diplomatic engagement with Iran to secure the release of 10 U.S. sailors.
January 13, 2016
Obama Points to U.S. Strength in State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON — In his final State of the Union address to the nation, President Barack Obama said the United States is the most powerful nation on Earth, and in a changing world Americans are “threatened less by evil empires and more by failing states.”
January 13, 2016
Watch Live at 1:30 p.m. EST: Carter Speaks at Fort Campbell
Defense Secretary Ash Carter is scheduled to speak with soldiers on Fort Campbell, Ky. today. The troops are preparing to deploy to Iraq later this year to participate in the counter-ISIL campaign. Check back to watch it live.
January 12, 2016
Iran Assures U.S. That Small Craft Crews Will Resume Journey
WASHINGTON — Iranian authorities assured U.S. officials that the crews of two small U.S. Navy craft will promptly be allowed to continue traveling from Kuwait to Bahrain.
January 12, 2016
Marshall Center Seminar Addresses Russia, European Security
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany — Russia and its impact on the changing security dynamics in Europe will be discussed at the Marshall Center’s first European Security Seminar-East.
January 12, 2016
Face of Defense: Soldier Aids Sex Assault Prevention Efforts
JOHNSTON, Iowa — Army Sgt. Maggie Passer, a sexual assault victim advocate coordinator with the Iowa National Guard, is assisting the Camp Dodge-based Iowa Law Enforcement Academy with its training.
January 12, 2016
Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq
SOUTHWEST ASIA — U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported.
Source: U.S Department of State
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