COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Loud applause greeted medically retired Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Anthony Dieli as he crossed the finish line of the 100-meter race during the 2018 Defense Department Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force Academy here June 2. …
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Air Force Capt. Joshua Gradaille said he enjoys “having a personal connection and bonding with the kids” as part of his volunteer service as a children’s baseball coach here. Gradaille, the 33rd Fighter Wing’s executive …
WASHINGTON -- NATO is stronger than ever and new initiatives will increase the alliance’s readiness capacity, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said today in Brussels. “High readiness is essential in a more unpredictable world,” Stoltenberg said. …
WASHINGTON -- In Syria, Operation Roundup is in its 36th day of targeting and destroying remnants of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, Army Col. Thomas Veale, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman, told Pentagon reporters today …
NHA TRANG, Vietnam -- After a completing a successful two-week Pacific Partnership 2018 mission here, personnel departed June 2 aboard the U.S. Navy’s hospital ship USNS Mercy. The mission in Nha Trang included personnel from the Japan Maritime Self- …
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- To the soldiers assigned here with Train, Advise and Assist Command-South, Nathan Wall is an Army major and the deputy logistics and medical operations officer for the unit. However, on a normal day back in Loma Linda, …
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Athletes competing at the 2018 Defense Department Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force Academy here earned spots on their teams with the help of their coaches. Throughout the week, the coaches will support their athletes as they …
WASHINGTON -- Former Defense Secretary Frank C. Carlucci died June 3 at his home in McLean, Virginia. He was 87. Carlucci was secretary of defense from Nov. 23, 1987, to Jan. 20, 1989, under President Ronald Reagan. “Secretary Carlucci served our great …
"It is with profound sadness that I extend my deepest condolences on the passing of former Secretary of Defense Frank Carlucci. Secretary Carlucci served our great nation under four U.S. presidents, both republican and democrat, as a lieutenant in …
OLESZNA K DRAWSKOW POMORSKIEGO, Poland -- Service members from 19 different nations have come together in Poland to enhance their military knowledge and capabilities during exercise Saber Strike 18. The 240th Composite Supply Company from Baumholder, …
TOURNIERES, France -- The village of Tournieres, like many other small French municipalities during World War II, was heavily occupied by German forces and very unaware of its fate. However, it would later realize the name Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, and …
WASHINGTON -- North Korea was a topic in almost all of his bilateral talks with leaders of other nations, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis told reporters last night on his return flight from Singapore and his Indo-Pacific region trip. The secretary’s trip …
WASHINGTON -- The Defense Department now offers access to a wide array of newly enhanced and specialized support for military families with special needs. Officials launched the Exceptional Family Member Program “ROC” -- for resources, options and …
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -- While many have reached for the stars, a physician who calls Brooke Army Medical Center here home is aiming to be the first Army doctor in space. NASA announced last week that Lt. Col. (Dr.) Andrew Morgan, …
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Members of the local community and families of athletes enjoyed the experience of being an adaptive sports athlete during the 2018 DoD Warrior Games’ first two-day exposition at the U.S. Air Force Academy here. About 300 wounded, …
WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and Indo-Pacific regional leaders discussed security issues during a series of meetings at the 2018 International Institute for Strategic Studies Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, according to officials. …
Secretary of Defense Spokesperson Captain Jeff Davis provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis met with Philippine Secretary of National Defense, Delfin Lorenzana on the sidelines of the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ …
Secretary of Defense Spokesperson Captain Jeff Davis provided the following readout: On June 2, Secretary Mattis met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ 17th Asia Security Summit, …
Secretary of Defense Spokesperson Captain Jeff Davis provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis met today with Malaysian Minister of Defence Mohamad bin Sabu on the sidelines of the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ 17th …
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- She’s competing in track and field and indoor rowing, but medically retired Air Force Senior Airman Karah Behrend couldn’t concentrate on training yesterday for the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force …
