As we celebrate Independence Day, I want to express my gratitude to the men and women and their families who serve our nation at home and abroad.  Thank you for all you do to help keep America safe.When the Declaration of Independence was signed 238 years ago, 56 patriots pledged their lives and...

The nation’s military instrument of power works best when used in conjunction with all aspects of American might, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said here yesterday.Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey told the members of the International Forum at the Pacific Club here that the military...

For a grueling five days, the 25th Transportation Battalion, 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, headed to Warrior Base located five miles below the Demilitarized Zone on the Korean peninsula for their crew certification exercise as part of the live-fire crew gunnery exercise conducted by the...

Statement by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on Japan's Collective Self-Defense DecisionI welcome the Government of Japan's new policy regarding collective self-defense, which will enable the Japan Self-Defense Forces to engage in a wider range of operations and make the U.S.-Japan alliance even...