Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz and again urged de-escalation in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said.
When the Air Force hoped to retire some aircraft within the KC-135 Stratotanker fleet in order to make way for the KC-46 Pegasus, Army Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, commander of U.S. Transportation Command, thought it inadvisable. But that is no longer the case.
The Defense Department pays tribute to the contributions and dedicated service of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, past and present, in defense of the nation during May and throughout the year.
The Defense Department is working closely with the Department of Health and Human Services and the State Department to provide support in dealing with the coronavirus outbreak.
President Joe Biden delivered the commencement address during the U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduation in New London, Conn.
In order to keep pace with advanced and persistent threats in today's dynamic environment, the Defense Department's acquisition and sustainment office is transforming acquisition policy from the ground up, a DOD official says.
In 1956, Robert Barger III traveled with the Air Force on a Antarctic expedition to set up a military base at the South Pole. Now, 65 years later, he's finally getting recognition for his work.
The Defense Department recognizes the service and sacrifice of our military families, and dedicates resources, services, policies and programs to support the more than 2 million uniformed service members and 2.6 million family members across the globe.
The chairman of NATO's Military Committee touted the alliance's ability to adapt and evolve to stay effective and relevant as a deterrent force.
They're not dumb grunts, and hitting the target requires more than good aim. Set your sights on discovering what snipers do, and how they master their essential, exacting, lethal art.
Marine Corps uniforms and equipment have evolved to fit the needs and mission of each Marine and every deployment, perpetually increasing warfighters' survivability, mobility and lethality.
From its introduction into the Navy in the late 1800s, baseball became a phenomenon that U.S. sailors — many of whom were Major League pros — helped to spread around the world.
Get a closer look at the lives of the men and women serving in the U.S. armed forces through compelling photos, videos and quizzes that test your knowledge.