Washington, June 26, 2022.- The United States has committed approximately $6.8 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration, including approximately $6.1 billion since the beginning of Russia’s unprovoked invasion on February 24. On June 23, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced the authorization ofContinuar Leyendo
Washington, June 25, 2022.- June 26 marks the 74th anniversary of the beginning of the Berlin Airlift, America’s first major test of resolve during the Cold War and one of the largest humanitarian aid missions in history. Never heard of it? Well, you’re in luck – we’ve summed the historyContinuar Leyendo
Washington, June 23, 2022.- With a brutal war raging in neighboring Ukraine and wary of nearby Russia, the Eastern European democracy of Moldova is rapidly strengthening its national defense — and looking to the North Carolina National Guard for help. «In light of current events, Moldova sees the critical importanceContinuar Leyendo
Washington, June 22, 2022.- A Department of Defense official strongly urged the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to quickly approve the request of Finland and Sweden to join NATO. «The Department of Defense assesses that Finland and Sweden are ready for NATO membership,» Celeste A. Wallander, assistant secretary of defense forContinuar Leyendo
Washington, June 21, 2022.- Last September, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency marked its 50th anniversary. Due to COVID-19 restrictions in place at the time, commemoration events were muted at best. But agency leaders and employees, dignitaries, ambassadors, and representatives from U.S. military and allies and partner nations finally had theContinuar Leyendo
Washington, June 19, 2022.- Russia’s invasion of Ukraine dominated the NATO defense ministers’ meeting in Brussels, but the ministers — including Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III — also considered a range of actions and programs in preparation for the Madrid Summit on June 29. Not since the fallContinuar Leyendo
Madrid, June 16, 2022.- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III joined 29 other NATO defense ministers in Brussels to set the stage for the alliance’s Madrid Summit that will start June 29. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said the Madrid Summit of NATO heads of state and government willContinuar Leyendo
Washington, 15 de Junio de 2022.- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III convened the third meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Belgium and urged nations to «not lose steam» in their efforts to supply Ukraine with the means to defend itself from the Russian invasion. Austin toldContinuar Leyendo
Brussels, June 14, 2022.- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will preside at a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Brussels tomorrow to identify and examine the next steps needed to help Ukraine defend itself from Russian aggression. A senior defense official, speaking on background, expects representativesContinuar Leyendo
Washington, June 13, 2022.- The U.S. military effort in Thailand is truly a joint endeavor and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III had the opportunity to see it as he met with soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines of the Joint U.S. Military Advisory Group – Thailand today. The groupContinuar Leyendo
