Secretary Welcomes Dutch Defense Minister
DOD photo by U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Aaron Hostutler
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel hosted an honor cordon to welcome Dutch Defense Minister Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert at the Pentagon May 22, 2013. They discussed defense issues of mutual interest to both countries.
Obama Pledges All Resources Oklahoma Needs
White House photo by Chuck Kennedy
The American people will stand with their fellow citizens in Oklahoma, President Barack Obama said from the White House, May 21, 2012. The president issued a disaster declaration to expedite resources to support the immediate response. “The people of Moore [Okla.] should know that their country will remain on the ground, there for them, beside them as long as it takes,” Obama said.
National Guard Responds to Tornado Disaster
U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kendall James
More than 160 members of the Oklahoma National Guard were assisting with disaster relief efforts in Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013. The twister hit May 20, 2013, about 3:15 p.m. CDT.
Hagel Hosts Russia's Security Council Secretary at Pentagon
DOD photo by U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Aaron Hostutler
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel met with Russian Federation Security Council Secretary General Nikolai Patrushev at the Pentagon, May 21, 2103, where they discussed missile defense, increasing military-to-military cooperation and Syria, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said. Hagel also said he was looking forward to continued dialogue with Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu.
Secretary Welcomes Australian Defense Minister
DOD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel discussed the rotation of U.S. forces to Australia, space and cyberspace cooperation and investment in defense capabilities during a meeting with Australian Defense Minister Stephen Smith at the Pentagon, May 21, 2013. Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said Hagel also thanked Smith for Australia’s commitment in Afghanistan.
Hagel Initiatives Combat Sexual Assaults in Military
DOD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has launched new initiatives to eradicate sexual assault in the military. The multidisciplinary approach addresses sexual assault prevention from the command to the recruiting levels, and will increase reporting and improve victim care. Hagel also appointed an independent panel to make recommendations on legal reforms to hold sexual offenders accountable.
Stratcom Provides ‘Tailored Deterrence’ Against Threats
U.S. Strategic Command photo by Steve Cunningham
Besides performing its traditional nuclear-deterrence mission, U.S. Strategic Command also is the global synchronizer for ensuring space, cyberspace, missile defense and intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities across the military. Learn more about Stratcom’s mission in this American Forces Press Service special report.
U.S. Soldiers Conduct Air Assault in Hesarak Village
U.S. Army photo by Spc. Vang Seng Thao
U.S. Army Sgt. Mathew Gilling scanned the area while providing security from the top of a barrier in the Hesarak village of Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, May 14, 2013. Gilling is assigned to 101st Airborne Division's Company A, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment.
