SASEBO, Japan -- The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) detached from Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11 and departed U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo, Sept. 15, after a decade of being forward-deployed to Japan.“Germantown and the Sailors who have sailed with her have made an incredible...

WASHINGTON -- Despite continued Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific region, the long-standing relationship between the United States and Australia — and the strong partnership between their militaries — is expected to enhance stability, security and freedom in the region not just for Australia...

YOKOSUKA, Japan -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) made a scheduled port visit to Yokosuka, Japan as part of their deployment with the United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group 21 (CSG 21).Yokosuka is home to one of the many U.S. naval installations hosted by...

WASHINGTON -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III thanked Australian Defense Minister Peter Dutton for his country's steadfast support over the long course of the conflicts sparked by the 9/11 attacks, and said the two nations must work even more closely together for the future.Dutton met...

WASHINGTON -- Every day, people across America are designing, building and producing critical materials and technologies to ensure that the armed forces have every advantage and capability they need, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for industrial policy said.Jesse Salazar spoke today at...

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Approximately 20 Alaska Air National Guard members are providing assistance to Operation Allies Welcome at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey.Operation Allies Welcome is a Department of Homeland Security-led effort supported by the Department of...

CAMP WALKER, Republic of Korea -- USAG Daegu emergency management professionals joined Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Pacific and medical providers for a COVID-19 tabletop exercise at Daegu Middle High School on Sept. 10th.USAG Daegu Commander Col. Brian P. Schoellhorn, Command...

WASHINGTON -- To stimulate and access hardware technology innovation in the private sector, the Defense Department launched a program called National Security Innovation Capital.Located in Mountain View, California, NSIC addresses the shortfall of trusted funding from private venture capital sources...

WASHINGTON -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Philippines Secretary of National Defense Delfin Lorenzana at the Pentagon today to commemorate the 70th anniversary year of the U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and discuss ways to deepen this vital alliance.In recognition of...

We are aware of the missile launch and are consulting closely with our allies and partners. While we have assessed that this event does not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel or territory, or to our allies, the missile launch highlights the destabilizing impact of the DPRK’s illicit weapons...