In a proclamation declaring May 19 Armed Forces Day, President Barack Obama urged all Americans to recognize and honor U.S. military members for their “unparalleled service” in defense of the nation. Story
There are three big agenda items and one strategic priority that will occupy center stage at NATO’s May 20-21 summit in Chicago, James J. Townsend Jr., deputy assistant secretary of defense for European and NATO policy, told Pentagon Channel and American Forces Press Service reporters. Story
NATO’s plan for military operations in Afghanistan up to and beyond 2014 will be the top agenda item at the organization’s May 20-21 summit in Chicago, Danish Army Gen. Knud Bartels, chairman of the NATO Military Committee, told American Forces Press Service. Story
The Defense Department’s 2012 Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China report details China’s growing military capabilities, and points to areas of cooperation between the United States and China, a senior DOD official told Pentagon reporters. Story | Transcript | Report
With clear direction from President Barack Obama and Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, the new U.S. Pacific Command chief said he’s using the new strategic guidance as a roadmap as he sets priorities and engages with the region. Story
Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis, the commander of U.S. European Command, says preparing a good defense to deter cyber attacks ranks among his top concerns. Story | Special
During an induction ceremony in the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta praised Army Spc. 4 Leslie H. Sabo Jr., whose gallantry and self-sacrifice in Cambodia during the Vietnam War earned him the Medal of Honor posthumously. Story | Photos | Special
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta praised the level of security cooperation between the United States and Israel following a meeting with Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak in which they discussed Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system. Story
In remarks delivered at the foot of the Iwo Jima Memorial, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta spoke of spirit and history at an event commemorating the 100th anniversary of Marine Corps Aviation. Story | Photos | Video
NATO leaders and those of partner nations will finalize major decisions about Afghanistan and the future of the alliance during the NATO summit in Chicago, George Little, acting assistant secretary of defense for public affairs, told reporters. Story | Transcript
Service members and their spouses joined Defense Department leaders during a ceremony at the Pentagon to mark the success of a spouse employment program intended to help military families and the economy. Story | Special
A robust humanitarian assistance program in Europe is helping to provide essential services while bolstering bilateral relationships and setting conditions for future cooperation in a crisis, U.S. European Command officials reported. Story | Special
Chinese and American officials recognize the importance of good, uninterrupted military-to-military relations, and the commander of U.S. Pacific Command will do what he can to further that goal. Story
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