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Biden Nominates ‘Top-Notch Strategist’ as Next Joint Chiefs Chairman

President Joe Biden has nominated Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. to succeed Army Gen. Mark A. Milley as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In a White … Continue reading Biden Nominates ‘Top-Notch Strategist’ as Next Joint Chiefs Chairman

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Austin Outlines What’s Needed for Successful Competition With China

This year’s budget request for the Pacific Deterrence Initiative, or PDI, is a full 40% higher than last year’s request, said Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, and that’s … Continue reading Austin Outlines What’s Needed for Successful Competition With China

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Milley Says Investments in Military Capabilities Are Paying Off

The U.S. military is the most lethal and capable armed force in the world because previous administrations and Congresses made the investments needed, Army Gen. Mark A. Milley told the … Continue reading Milley Says Investments in Military Capabilities Are Paying Off

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Austin Says Budget Request Protects U.S. Today and in Future

The president’s fiscal 2024 defense budget request is a strategy driven document ensuring the U.S. military is the strongest in the world now and into the future, Secretary of Defense … Continue reading Austin Says Budget Request Protects U.S. Today and in Future

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Defense Official Says Diverse Talent Pool Is Critical

The Defense Department’s chief information officer underscored today the importance of building a diverse, capable workforce to meet the strategic challenges on the horizon. John Sherman told attendees of this … Continue reading Defense Official Says Diverse Talent Pool Is Critical

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Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Harold Wilson

During a 30-year career, Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 4 Harold Edward Wilson saw action during three major wars. His leadership during the Korean conflict helped his beleaguered unit survive … Continue reading Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Harold Wilson

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Official Discusses Steps to Deter, Defeat Missile Threats

A Defense Department leader detailed missile threats from adversaries and addressed DOD countermeasure steps during testimony, yesterday, at the Strategic Forces Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee.   Over the … Continue reading Official Discusses Steps to Deter, Defeat Missile Threats

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Leaders Detail U.S. Advantage in Indo-Pacific

Foundational to U.S. strategic and integrated deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region is its network of allies and partners. It’s an asymmetric advantage that China doesn’t have, said Navy Adm. John … Continue reading Leaders Detail U.S. Advantage in Indo-Pacific

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DOD Officials Detail Progress With Indo-Pacific Allies, Friends

Defense leaders charted the progress made in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region and what more needs to be done during testimony before the House Armed Services Committee today. … Continue reading DOD Officials Detail Progress With Indo-Pacific Allies, Friends