The single greatest way that Congress can support the Department of Defense and our troops is to pass predictable, adequate, sustained, and timely appropriations.

America’s network of Allies and partners remains a core strategic strength that no rival can match and that no foe should doubt.

Today, we salute NATO’s achievements, and we pledge to build upon them. #1NATO75years

.Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on NATO's 75th, 'America's commitment to this great defensive alliance remains a sacred trust. Today's 32-member alliance is larger than ever, after the historic recent addition of the proud democracies of Finland and Sweden; stronger than ever & more united than ever.'

Women in the military are unstoppable and inspiring leaders. Read about the many pioneering women in military history who have made personal triumphs and societal victories that helped reshape our fighting force. army.mil/article/274569…

Great to be back at Ramstein for the 20th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. 

This Contact Group continues to move full speed ahead to get Ukraine 🇺🇦 the capabilities it needs. 

Today, our message is clear: Ukraine won't back down and neither will the United States.

This morning I joined Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III for a meeting with Ukrainian Defence Minister Umerov on the margins of the 20th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. The U.S. remains unwavering in its support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

.Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Sweden's Accession to NATO 'On this historic day, I join all of our fellow NATO members in welcoming Sweden to the indispensable defensive alliance that remains the foundation of our common security.'
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Incredible work by U.S. Central Command & the Royal Jordanian Air Force to deliver humanitarian assistance today

The problem with operating under continuing resolutions:
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.Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on 2 years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, 'We support Ukraine’s fight for freedom, both because it is the right thing to do and because doing so is central to America’s continued security.'
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Dogs aren't only loyal companions, they're also some of our bravest warriors, often serving wherever American troops do.

Tune into #DollysPetGala for a special segment spotlighting the incredible capabilities of #MilitaryWorkingDogs and the bond they share with their handlers!

I’m pleased by the progress the U.S. and our allies made at today’s meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels. We'll continue to stand with our NATO allies and defend the sovereignty and territory of every alliance member—every inch of it.

.Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III applauds the Senate's passage of the vital national security supplemental & urges the House to pass this bipartisan bill immediately to invest in America's national security.
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Iran has not responded to the United States’ retaliatory strikes. Sabrina Singh Sabrina Singh explains the administration's end goal saying, “if they're going to continue to attack, we're going to continue to respond.'

The U.S. and Iraq will start U.S.-Iraq Higher Military Commission working group meetings in the coming days, building upon the U.S.-Iraq Joint Security Cooperation Dialogue and reflecting our commitment to deepen security cooperation to advance stability in Iraq & the region.…

.Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III statement on coalition strikes in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen that send a clear message to the Houthis that they will bear further costs if they do not end their attacks.
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.⁦Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III⁩ announced Operation Prosperity Guardian, a new multinational security initiative to
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.Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III joins יואב גלנט - Yoav Gallant on his fourth visit to Israel as Secretary of Defense and his second since October 7th

Productive meeting today with יואב גלנט - Yoav Gallant to discuss Israel’s ongoing campaign to defeat Hamas, to include objectives, phasing, and protecting civilians. We also focused on Iran-backed threats across the region, and our shared commitment to countering this aggression.

Wheels down in Tel Aviv. I’ll meet w/יואב גלנט - Yoav Gallant, Prime Minister of Israel & War Cabinet to reiterate America’s ironclad commitment to Israel, discuss IDF ops to dismantle Hamas, & underscore the need to protect civilians from harm & enable the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza.