Statement From Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan on Additional Forces to U.S. Central Command
In response to a request from the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) for additional forces, and with the
Guantanamo Periodic Review Board Media Invitation Announced
The Department of Defense will allocate seats for news media at the Pentagon satellite location June
Readout of Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan’s Meeting with Portuguese Minister of National Defense João Cravinho
Chief Pentagon Spokesperson Jonathan Hoffman provided the following readout: Acting Secretary of
Command Senior Enlisted Leader Assignment
The Office of the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff announced
Readout of Performing the Duties of the Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist’s Meeting with Djiboutian Minister of Defense Hassan Omar Mohamed Bourhan
Chief Pentagon Spokesperson Jonathan Hoffman provided the following readout: Performing the Duties
Navy to Christen Littoral Combat Ship Minneapolis-Saint Paul
The Navy will christen its newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS), the future USS
Five New Members Appointed to the DACOWITS
The Department of Defense announced today the induction of five new members to the Defense Advisory
General Officer Assignments
The chief of staff, Air Force announces the assignment of the following general officers:Brig. Gen.
Salvage Operations Conclude Surrounding December 2018 Aircraft Mishap
The salvage operation related to the Dec. 6, 2018, aircraft mishap involving an F/A-18 and a KC-130J has concluded. The operation occurred from May 27 to June 7, 2019.
Salvage Operations Conclude Surrounding December 2018 Aircraft Mishap
The salvage operation related to the Dec. 6, 2018, aircraft mishap involving an F/A-18 and a KC-130J has concluded. The operation occurred from May 27 to June 7, 2019.