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.
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.
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.
Nov. 26, 2018
Mattis Oversees Southcom Command Change
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary James N. Mattis presided over the U.S. Southern Command change-of-command ceremony in Miami, as Navy Adm. Kurt W. Tidd turned over the reins to Navy Adm. Craig S. Faller.
Nov. 21, 2018
Central, South American Nations Demonstrate Power of Democracy
WASHINGTON — Navy Adm. Kurt W. Tidd, commander of U.S. Southern Command, said that the power of democracy is increasingly on display in Central and South America.
Efforts Underway to Aid Civilians in Colombia, Yemen, Mattis Says
WASHINGTON — Progress is being made to assist civilians in several parts of the world, including in Colombia and Yemen, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said while speaking at a Pentagon press briefing.
U.S. Setting Up Observation Posts on Syria-Turkey Border
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military is setting up several observation posts in Syria beside the border with Turkey to provide military intelligence of any terrorist elements moving into Turkey from Syria.
Nov. 18, 2018
Dunford Reiterates that Reconciliation is Only Viable Path in Afghanistan
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford reiterated that reconciliation is the only way forward in Afghanistan and that political, economic, religious and military pressure must be maintained on the group.
Nov. 17, 2018
Great Power Strategy Affects DOD Priorities, Allocations, Dunford Says
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford said great power competition among the United States, China and Russia is a reality and that the United States must change the funding and development trajectory moving forward.
Nov. 16, 2018
Military Leaders Honor Low-Profile Enlisted Aides
WASHINGTON — Leaders from around the Defense Department put a spotlight on enlisted aides at the USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore 21st Annual Salute to Military Chefs and Enlisted Aides here.
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