General Officer Assignment
The chief of staff, Air Force announces the assignment of the following general officer:Brig. Gen. Gerald V. Goodfellow, commander, Squadron Officer College and Squadron Officer School, Air University, Air Education and Training Command, Maxwell Air Fo…
DOD Releases Report on Enhancing Security and Stability in Afghanistan
Today the Department of Defense provided to Congress a report on “Enhancing Security and Stability in Afghanistan” covering events during the period from December 1, 2015 to May 31, 2016. The report was submitted in accordance with requirements in Sect…
General Officer Announcements
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced today that the president has made the following nominations:Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen W. Wilson for appointment to the rank of general, and for assignment as vice chief of staff, U.S. Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia. Wilson is currently serving as deputy commander, U.S. Strategic
Navy to Christen Destroyer Michael Monsoor
The Navy will christen the newest destroyer, USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001), Saturday, June 18 during a 10 a.m. EDT ceremony at the General Dynamics-Bath Iron Works shipyard in Bath, Maine. The second ship in the Zumwalt-class of destroyers, DDG 1001 is named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class (SEAL) Michael A.
Readout of Secretary of Defense Ash Carter’s Meeting with Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince and Minister of Defense Mohammed bin Salman
Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook provided the following readout: Today Secretary of Defense Ash Carter hosted Deputy Crown Prince and Minister of Defense Mohammed bin Salman of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for a series of constructive meetings and briefings at the Pentagon. The Secretary thanked Deputy Crown Prince bin Salman for Saudi Arabia’s
Senior Executive Service Announcements
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced the following Department of Defense Senior Executive Service appointments: Glenn A. Fogg has been appointed to the Senior Executive Service and assigned as deputy director, Prototyping and Experimentation, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics), Washington, District
New DACOWITS Chair Announced
The Department of Defense announced that effective today, retired Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger, U.S. Air Force, will serve as the chairperson of the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS). She succeeds retired Lt. Gen. Frances C….
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus Names Virginia-Class Submarine
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced today that SSN 800, a Virginia-class attack submarine, will bear the name USS Arkansas.”As we sail deeper into the 21st century it is time for another USS Arkansas, time to keep that storied name alive in our N…
Readout of Secretary of Defense Ash Carter’s Meeting with Ukrainian Minister of Defense General Stepan Poltorak
Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook provided the following readout:Secretary of Defense Ash Carter met with Ukrainian Minister of Defense General Stepan Poltorak today on the sidelines of the NATO Defense Ministerial in Brussels, Belgium.The two leader…
Statement by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter on the Death of Army Reserve Captain Antonio Brown
I am deeply saddened by the news that a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve was among the victims of the tragic shooting in Orlando over the weekend.Capt. Antonio Davon Brown served his country for nearly a decade, stepping forward to do the noblest thing…