U.S. Defense Secretary Makes Unannounced Visit to Kyiv 

He says the U.S. will continue to stand with Ukraine. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrived in Ukraine Monday to highlight U.S. support for Ukraine as the world…

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Marine Corps Commandant to Have Heart Surgery

He had a heart attack last month. U.S. Marine Corps Commandant General Eric Smith suffered a heart attack, collapsing during a run on October 29. He is now home…

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Bulk Military Confirmations Still on Hold in Senate

Senators Tuberville and Lee maintain block due to Defense Department policy violating the Hyde Amendment. The Senate was unsuccessful in its effort to confirm military promotions this week…

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U.S. and Japan Conduct Joint Military Exercise

The forces conducted defense drills in the Philippine Sea. Two U.S. Navy aircraft carriers recently conducted military exercises with a Japanese helicopter destroyer, strengthening the cooperation between Japanese…

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House and Senate Pass Government Funding Resolution

The legislation was spearheaded by Speaker Johnson, avoiding a government shutdown or a Christmas omnibus. The Senate passed the continuing resolution on Wednesday which avoids both a government…

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U.S. Navy Shoots Down Yemen-Fired Drone 

The drone was headed toward a U.S. warship. The Pentagon announced Wednesday that sailors aboard the USS Thomas Hunter engaged a drone that originated from Yemen and was…

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Defense Secretary Reports U.S. Strikes on Iran-Backed Targets in Syria

The move is in response to dozens of attacks against U.S. bases in the region. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. has conducted air attacks on…

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Army Requests Congressional Approval for $3.1 Billion in Artillery Production

Chief weapons buyer says more artillery is needed to support Ukraine and Israel. Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Doug Bush, said this past week that the…

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U.S. and Lithuania Forge Strategic Defense Partnership

Bilateral Security of Supply Arrangement enhances defense capabilities. The Department of Defense has announced the establishment of a bilateral Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA) with Lithuania. The arrangement…

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Defense Department Publishes 2022 Demographics Report

Data shows service members’ representation in the military has shifted. The Defense Department recently published the 2022 Demographics Profile of the Military Community, revealing a 2.7 percent decrease…

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