Source: CNN
US sailors missing after US Navy collision
Statement by Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis on the South Asia Strategy
Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. NR-301-17 Aug. 21, 2017 Statement by Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis on the South Asia Strategy The president has provided his strategic guidance for […]
Navy Operations Chief ‘Devastated’ Over McCain Collision
By Lisa Ferdinando DoD News, Defense Media Activity WASHINGTON, Aug. 21, 2017 — The chief of Naval Operations says he is devastated and heartbroken over the collision of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS […]
Media Availability with Admiral John Richardson, U.S. Navy Chief of Naval Operations
Presenter: Aug. 21, 2017 Media Availability with Admiral John Richardson, U.S. Navy Chief of Naval Operations ADMIRAL JOHN RICHARDSON: All right, well, listen, thanks, everybody, for allowing me to come on down […]
Special Report: Travels With Mattis – Mattis Visits Middle East, Europe
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is traveling to Jordan, Turkey and Ukraine to reaffirm the U.S. commitment to strategic partnerships. Mattis plans to meet with leaders to discuss Jordan’s contribution to the campaign […]
Defense Department Hosts Hackathon for Advanced Functional Fabrics in Challenging Environments
IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. NR-299-17 Aug. 21, 2017 Defense Department Hosts Hackathon for Advanced Functional Fabrics in Challenging Environments CAMBRIDGE, MA – On Friday, July 28, MD5, the National Security Technology Accelerator, partnered […]
Russian jets ‘destroy ISIL column’ in Syria
Source: Euronews
Mattis: Broad Probe Into Pacific Fleet Underway
Source: Associated Press
US Navy ship and oil tanker collide near Singapore
Source: BBC
Breaking News: 10 Missing, 5 Injured After USS John S. McCain Collides With Merchant Ship
The guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain conducts a patrol in the South China Sea, Jan. 22, 2017, while supporting security efforts in the region. The ship was involved in a collision […]
America pulls into Changi Naval Base to support USS John S. McCain
NNS170821-01. America pulls into Changi Naval Base to support USS John S. McCain From U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Republic of Singapore (NNS) — Amphibious assault ship USS America […]
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release SOUTHWEST ASIA, Aug. 21, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic […]
NKorea issues warning ahead of US-SKorea military drills
Source: Fox News
Exercise to Strengthen Efforts in Defense of South Korea, Mattis Says
By Lisa Ferdinando DoD News, Defense Media Activity WASHINGTON, Aug. 20, 2017 — A joint U.S.-South Korean computer-simulated defensive exercise set to kick off tomorrow is meant to strengthen joint efforts for the defense of […]
Mattis Arrives in Jordan to Discuss Security Issues
By Lisa Ferdinando DoD News, Defense Media Activity WASHINGTON, Aug. 20, 2017 — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis arrived in Jordan today as part of a trip to reaffirm the U.S. commitment to strategic […]
Spy planes keep an eye on North Korea
Source: CNN
USS Indianapolis wreckage found 72 years later
Source: CNN
U.S., Coalition Continue Strikes to Defeat ISIS in Syria, Iraq
From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release SOUTHWEST ASIA, Aug. 20, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 15 […]
Iraqi Forces Begin Offensive to Liberate Tal Afar
From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release SOUTHWEST ASIA, Aug. 20, 2017 — Iraqi security forces have begun their offensive to liberate the city of Tal Afar from the Islamic State […]
Troops Assist Refueling Missions Supporting Operation Inherent Resolve
Military aircraft receive fuel from an Air Force KC-10 Extender during missions supporting Operation Inherent Resolve over Syria, Aug. 4, 2017. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride Over Syria […]
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq
From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release SOUTHWEST ASIA, Aug. 19, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 29 […]
Military Relationships, North Korea Dominate Dunford Pacific Trip
Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, left, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with Gen. Lee Sun-jin, chairman of the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff in Seoul, South Korea, Aug. […]
Romania: Achiziția sistemului HIMARS pentru dotarea Armatei României, în procedură de aprobare de către Congresul SUA
Ministerul Apărării Naționale a fost înștiințat vineri, 18 august, de către Agenția de Cooperare pentru Apărare și Securitate (Defense Security Cooperation Agency) cu privire la faptul că Departamentul de Stat al SUA […]
US military aircraft crashes on the rise
Source: Fox News
USS Nimitz Sailors Support Operation Inherent Resolve
USS Nimitz sailors support Operation Inherent Resolve in the Persian Gulf, Aug. 2-10, 2017. The Nimitz is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, conducting maritime security operations to reassure […]
Exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2017
IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. NR-296-17 Aug. 18, 2017 Exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2017 The Republic of Korea and United States Combined Forces Command will begin the annual Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercise on Aug. 21 and […]
DoD Initiates Elevation Process for U.S. Cyber Command to a Unified Combatant Command
IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. NR-297-17 Aug. 18, 2017 DoD Initiates Elevation Process for U.S. Cyber Command to a Unified Combatant Command Today, at the direction of the President, the Department of Defense initiated […]
