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Dec. 1, 2018

Mattis: Bush Taught Others to Live ‘A Life without Regret’

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary James N. Mattis spoke for all members of the Defense Department in expressing sorrow for the passing of President George H. W. Bush today during his remarks at the Reagan Defense Forum in California.

Dec. 1, 2018

Defense Strategy Arresting Erosion of U.S. Military Advantage

WASHINGTON — The world is awash in change, but the new National Security Strategy serves as a rock of stability for the nation and like-minded countries, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said today at the Reagan National Defense Forum in California.

Former President George H.W. Bush and his wife, Barbara.

Dec. 1, 2018

Tributes Flow in as Nation Mourns Passing of George H.W. Bush

WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump has declared Dec. 5 as a national day of mourning for former President George H.W. Bush, who passed away last night at age 94.

President George H.W. Bush shakes hands with U.S. troops.

Dec. 1, 2018

Bush’s Legacy Includes Decisive Military Action

WASHINGTON — President George H.W. Bush has died at age 94.

Nov. 29, 2018

DOD AI Industry Day Fosters Relationships With Industry, Academia

WASHINGTON — In its continued efforts to develop and deploy artificial intelligence to address some of the nation’s toughest defense challenges, the Defense Department, in coordination with Army Research Lab, hosted its second AI Industry Day in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Brian Hook, special representative for Iran and senior policy advisor to the secretary of state, speaks about Iranian export of weapons and destabilizing influence in the region during a news conference at Joint-Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C.

Nov. 29, 2018

State Department Advisor: Iran’s Military Tentacles Expanding in Region

WASHINGTON — Iran’s missiles and other weapons being exported to proxies pose a “clear and present danger” to civilians and regional stability, the special representative for Iran and senior policy advisor to the secretary of state said.

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis presents the citation for the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service to House Speaker Paul Ryan in a Pentagon ceremony.

Nov. 28, 2018

Mattis Honors House Speaker at Pentagon Ceremony

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary James N. Mattis presented the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service to House Speaker Paul Ryan during a Pentagon ceremony.

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis discusses Russia’s seizure of three Ukrainian ships at the mouth of the Sea of Azov while speaking with reporters at the Pentagon.

Nov. 28, 2018

Mattis: Actions in Ukraine Show Russia’s Word Cannot Be Trusted

WASHINGTON — Russia’s seizure of three Ukrainian ships in the Sea of Azov in contradiction to signed treaties and the Law of the Sea show that Russia cannot be counted on to keep its word, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said at the Pentagon.

Nov. 28, 2018

Deadline Approaching to Opt in to Blended Retirement System

WASHINGTON — The Defense Department’s director of military compensation policy said service members have just one month left to make a decision about opting in to the blended retirement system.

An loadmaster observes a jettisoned load of supplies from the rear of an aircraft in flight.

Nov. 27, 2018

U.S. Setting Up Observation Posts in Syria to Keep ISIS From Entering Turkey

WASHINGTON — U.S. forces are establishing observation posts in Northeast Syria to further deny escape routes to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, the spokesman for Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve told Pentagon reporters.

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