Today in the Department of Defense, May 17, 2016
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter (12:15 p.m. EDT), Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Frank Kendall (7:45 a.m. EDT), and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson (7:45 p.m. EDT) speak at the Sea-Air-Space Exposition, Gaylord National Convention Center, 201 Waterfront St., National Harbor, Maryland. All remarks will be streamed live athttp://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2016/05/livestream-navy-leagues-sea-air-space-exposition-2016/128201/.
Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work has no public or media events on his schedule. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. is traveling.
May 16, 2016
Work Salutes Contributions of Romanian, Polish Troops
WASHINGTON — The United States will never forget the service and sacrifice of Romanian and Polish troops who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, including those who paid the ultimate price, Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work said.
May 16, 2016
‘Extremely Aggressive’ Russia Endangers Lives, Work Says
WASHINGTON — In buzzing the USS Donald Cook in the Baltic Sea last month, Russia engaged in reckless actions that unnecessarily endangered lives, Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work said.
May 16, 2016
Athlete Dedicates Invictus Medals to Soldier Who Saved His Life
ORLANDO, Fla. — Medically retired Army Sgt. Aaron Stewart competed in cycling and swimming at the 2016 Invictus Games not for medals, but for a fellow fallen soldier.
May 16, 2016
DoD Adds Funding to Enhance Zika Surveillance by Military Labs
WASHINGTON — The Defense Department is providing $1.76 million in extra funding to military laboratories to expand Zika virus surveillance worldwide and assess the virus’s impact on deployed service members’ health and readiness.
May 16, 2016
Watch Live at 1:30 p.m. EDT: Pentagon Press Secretary to Brief Reporters
Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook is scheduled to conduct a news conference at the Pentagon. Watch it live here:
May 16, 2016
Face of Defense: USS Boxer’s ‘Fit Boss’ Focuses on Crew’s Physical Well-Being
GULF OF ADEN — The civilian fitness specialist, or “fit boss,” aboard the Navy’s amphibious assault ship USS Boxer helps sailors and Marines reach new fitness milestones by conducting fitness classes tailored toward promoting a health-conscious lifestyle.
May 16, 2016
Military 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.
May 15, 2016
Swimmer Asks Prince Harry to Give Gold Medal to Hospital That Saved Her Life
ORLANDO, Fla. — Army Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Marks asked Britain’s Prince Harry to present one of her four 2016 gold medals in swimming to the hospital that saved her life two years earlier when she was in London for the first Invictus Games.
May 15, 2016
U.S., Coalition Continue Strikes Against ISIL 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.
May 14, 2016
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIL 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.
Top Stories
Press Secretary Discusses Strengthening Ties in Asia-Pacific, Counter-ISIL EffortsAccelerating coalition efforts to destroy the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and bolstering partnerships in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region were among the topics Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook discussed with reporters. Video | Transcript | Special
Deputy Secretary Salutes Contributions of Romanian, Polish TroopsThe United States will never forget the service and sacrifice of Romanian and Polish troops who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, including those who paid the ultimate price, Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work said.Story | Special
Department Increases Funds To Enhance Zika SurveillanceThe Defense Department is providing $1.76 million in extra funding to military laboratories to expand Zika virus surveillance worldwide and assess the virus’s impact on deployed service members’ health and readiness.Story | Special
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