News Archive

Nov. 16, 2018

Halifax Forum Looks for Solutions to World’s Security Challenges

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — The chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff is one of many security and military leaders attending the Halifax International Security Forum, with discussions covering security challenges throughout the world and the role democracies can play to address them.

Nov. 16, 2018

Decisions to Use Nuclear Power Are Complex, Stratcom Commander Says

WASHINGTON — Unlike common misconceptions, making the decision to use U.S. nuclear power is a collaborative process that is practiced every day and is usually not subject to time constraints, U.S. Strategic Command’s commander said.

Nov. 16, 2018

The Biggest Audit in Human History ... Really?

WASHINGTON — The first Defense Department-wide audit covered $2.7 trillion in assets and $2.6 trillion in liabilities for fiscal year 2018, making it most likely the largest known audit of an organization in history, the DOD comptroller said.

Nov. 15, 2018

Shanahan Talks Dollars, Fiscal Sense and Space

WASHINGTON — Space, known as the final frontier, is something the Defense Department would like to explore, Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan said.

Nov. 15, 2018

Legion of Merit Awarded to Marshall Center’s Austrian Chair

GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany — The Austrian chair for the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies was awarded the Legion of Merit Medal.

Nov. 13, 2018

U.S. Leaders Salute Fallen Heroes on Armistice Day Centennial in France

PARIS — The United States renews its sacred obligation to memorialize its fallen heroes on the soil where they rest for eternity, President Donald J. Trump said at Suresnes American Cemetery in France, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day.

Nov. 13, 2018

NATO Leads New Mission to Develop Iraq’s Defense Institutions

WASHINGTON — A new NATO-led mission in Iraq will work to further develop Iraq’s security institutions and structures, British Army Maj. Gen. Christopher Ghika told Pentagon reporters.

Nov. 13, 2018

U.S., Qatari Defense Officials Look to Strengthen Partnership

WASHINGTON — U.S. and Qatari defense officials charted the future of the partnership during discussions in the Pentagon.

Nov. 13, 2018

Chairman Reflects on Armistice Day, Changing Character of War

ABOARD A MILITARY AIRCRAFT — Military leaders must appreciate the changing character of war, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said as he returned home from Paris, where he was attending ceremonies marking the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.