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
Army Lt. Col. Dennis Han is 43 years old today, but will be 41 next month. In South Korea, children are born 1 year old, and everyone gets 1 year … Continue reading DLA Energy Korea Commander Honors His Heritage
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
Army Veteran Charles Long served in the Army from 1943 to 1951, receiving a Bronze Star for Valor as a combat infantryman in World War II and earning a Purple … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Charles Long
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
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
The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration today hosted “Welcome Home! A Nation Honors our Vietnam Veterans and their Families,” on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The first … Continue reading Nation Marks 50th Anniversary of End of Vietnam War
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
The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS San Juan (SSN 751) conducted a brief stop for supplies and personnel off Iceland’s west coast while operating in the High North, April 26, … Continue reading USS San Juan Conducts Stop Off Iceland’s Coast
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III today in the Pentagon to discuss the U.S.-Republic of Korea alliance and to discuss ways … Continue reading South Korean President Yoon Visits Pentagon, Discusses Deterrence
President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol outlined new steps aimed at bolstering the longstanding U.S.-South Korean defense alliance in the face of growing nuclear threats posed by … Continue reading U.S., South Korea Unveil Joint Declaration Outlining Steps to Bolster Deterrence
Benfold’s visit highlights the strength of the U.S.-Republic of Korea (ROK) alliance and follows a trilateral exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN). … Continue reading USS Benfold Conducts South Korea Port Visit
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
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
Cmdr. Marcus Seeger, commanding officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65), directs close-in ship maneuvers alongside Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force guided-missile destroyer JS Atago (DDG 177) and … Continue reading U.S., Japan, South Korea Conduct Exercise
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
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
North Korean state newspaper Rodong Sinmun is claiming that nearly 800,000 citizens signed up to to join the North Korean military on Saturday. According to the paper, North Korean workers … Continue reading North Korea Claims 800,000 Joined Army In A SINGLE Day To Fight The U.S.
In its latest move of aggression, North Korea launched on Friday an intercontinental ballistic missile near Japanese waters, its second significant weapons test this month. The missile firing “showed a … Continue reading North Korea Fires Missile With Range to Strike United States
On Monday, the Hermit Kingdom of North Korea admitted what is behind its increased aggression against its neighbor, South Korea. Recent missile tests were meant to be practice to “mercilessly” … Continue reading North Korea Admits What it’s up to
North Korea sent South Korea scrambling after the country launched 180 military flights. The latest sign of aggression from North Korea comes as it made other escalating moves, including launching … Continue reading North Korea Sends South Korea Scrambling
North Korea fired more than 20 missiles, some in the direction of a South Korean island Wednesday. The aggressive move resulted in South Korea firing back with its own missiles … Continue reading North Korea Amps Up Aggression
