Readout of Secretary Carter’s Meeting with Israeli Minister of Defense Avigdor Lieberman
Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Ash Carter met with Israeli Minister of Defense Avigdor Lieberman for a bilateral meeting at the Pentagon today. Secretary Carter and Minister Lieberman reaffirmed the strength of the U.S.- Israeli defense relationship and the United States’ unwavering
Statement by Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook on U.S.-Russia Video Conference
The Department of Defense today held a video conference co-chaired by Acting Assistant Secretary for International Security Affairs Elissa Slotkin and Lt. Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie, director, J-5, Strategic Plans and Policy on the Joint Staff, with Russ…
Defense Secretary Ash Carter Releases Hack the Pentagon Results
Today, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter released the final results from the Hack the Pentagon cybersecurity initiative, the first bug bounty in the history of the federal government. At an event in the Pentagon, the Secretary also personally thanked two…
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….