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PACAF Sends Tailored Contingent to Support Aero India 2021
January 29, 2021 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) is sending key leadersand aircraft to support the biennial Aero India 2021 trade show Feb. 3-5.Aero India is the biggest trade show... MORE

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Initiation Innovation: Navigating Chief Season in the Midst of COVID
January 29, 2021 — U.S. Navy -- Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Navy has persistently found ways to continue operations while still adhering to mitigation efforts. This persistence is not just shown in... MORE

United States and India: Major Defense Partners at Aero India 2021
January 29, 2021 — BENGALURU, India -- United States participation in Aero India 2021 is another example of the deepening defense and strategic partnership between the United States and India. Don Heflin, U.S. Chargé... MORE

U.S. Provides Php24M to Support Measles, Rubella, and Polio Vaccination Campaign in the Philippines
January 29, 2021 — MANILA, Philippines-- The U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), partnered with the Philippine government and other development partners to launch the second... MORE

U.S. Navy, Partner Nation Navies Conclude Submarine-Tracking Exercise
January 28, 2021 — ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- The U.S. Navy and several maritime partner nations successfully completed operations for the multilateral exercise Sea Dragon 2021 in Guam on Jan. 27.For two weeks,... MORE

Data Summit Syncs Joint Strategy, Standards
January 28, 2021 — WASHINGTON -- More than 20 one- and two-star generals, flag officers and senior executive service members from the Joint Staff, Services and Combatant Commands converged on Aberdeen Proving Ground,... MORE

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Locsin
January 28, 2021 — WASHINGTON -- Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Teodoro Locsin, Jr. Secretary Blinken and Secretary Locsin reaffirmed that a strong... MORE

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Phone Call With Indian Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh
January 27, 2021 — WASHINGTON -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Indian Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh today.During the call, Secretary Austin emphasized the Department’s commitment to the... MORE

Commander Lists 5 Tasks to Ensuring Continued Space Superiority
January 27, 2021 — WASHINGTON -- Of the 11 Defense Department combatant commands, the U.S. Space Command has the largest area of responsibility — starting at 100 kilometers above the earth and expanding into infinity,... MORE

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Phone Call with Australian Minister of Defense Linda Reynolds
January 27, 2021 — WASHINGTON -- Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby provided the following readout:Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Australian Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds today to reaffirm... MORE

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Alaska Army National Guardsmen Get COVID-19 Vaccine
January 26, 2021 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Soldiers of the Alaska Army National Guard Medical Detachment hosted a COVID-19 vaccination drive Jan. 24, 2021, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) as... MORE

176th Wing Airmen Participate in Noble Defender Rescue Exercise
January 26, 2021 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Alaska Air National Guardsmen of 176th Wing participated in the Operation Noble Defender search-and-rescue/personnel recovery (SAR/PR) exercise Jan. 19 to... MORE

Fight Now: Marines Contend in Rifle Squad Competition
January 26, 2021 — OKINAWA, Japan -- The week-long competition tested jungle survival skills, basic infantry tactics, and excellence in weapons handling. As told by the squad leader and team leader, from the individual... MORE

New Defense Secretary Arrives at Pentagon, Convenes COVID Meeting
January 25, 2021 — WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III arrived at the Pentagon today and hit the ground running, greeting the senior staff and then immediately heading into meetings on combating the... MORE

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's Call with Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense Suh Wook
January 25, 2021 — WASHINGTON -- Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby provided the following readout:Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Republic of Korea (ROK) Minister of National Defense Suh Wook today... MORE

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's Call with Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi
January 25, 2021 — WASHINGTON -- Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby provided the following readout:Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi today, reiterating American... MORE

Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group Enters South China Sea
January 23, 2021 — SOUTH CHINA SEA -- The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) entered the South China Sea January 23 to conduct routine operations.The TRCSG is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet... MORE

Army Chief of Staff Discusses Arctic Strategy, Indo-Pacific Presence
January 22, 2021 — ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Army recently completed a new Arctic strategy that aims to protect assets in the region as it continues to recalibrate its forces around the world to deter near-peer... MORE

U.S. Ambassador Berry Meets with Prime Minister Oli to Discuss Biden Priorities 
January 22, 2021 — U.S. Embassy in Nepal -- U.S. Ambassador to Nepal Randy Berry met with Prime Minister K.P. Oli to discuss President Biden’s top priorities.  Ambassador Berry noted that the Biden administration wants... MORE

Fleet Commanders Meet Virtually on USS Blue Ridge
January 21, 2021 — YOKOSUKA, Japan – Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Bill Merz hosted a virtual Fleet Commander’s Roundtable (FCRT) from the 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Jan. 20, with naval leaders... MORE