View OnlinePentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press BriefingJune 29, 2023BRIGADIER GENERAL PAT RYDER: All right. Good afternoon, everyone. Just a few things at the top and we'll get right to your questions.First, as some of you may be aware, July 1st marks the 50th anniversary of America's All-Volunteer Force. Over the past 50 years, our nation's All-Volunteer Force has recruited and retained talented people from all walks of life from across the country and beyond.Since the elimination of t ...Continue Reading

On Monday 03 July 2023, the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, and the SHAPE Deputy Chief of Staff Operations, Major General Matthew Van Wagenen, will give a media briefing at NATO Headquarters. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ...Continue Reading

�?� NATO Secretary General participates in a meeting of the European Council Click here to view in your browser Press Release 28 June 2023 NATO Secretary General participates in a meeting of the European Council On Thursday, 29 June 2023, the NATO Secretary General, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg, will participate in a meeting of the European Council at the Europa b ...Continue Reading

On Wednesday 28 June 2023, the NATO Secretary General, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg, will travel to Paris, to meet with the President of the French Republic, Mr Emmanuel Macron. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ...Continue Reading

On Thursday 29 June 2023, the NATO Secretary General, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg, will receive the Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Mr. Nikolai Denkov, at NATO Headquarters. They will give a joint press conference after their meeting. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ...Continue Reading

View OnlineSecretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting in Washington With the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Hassan Sheikh MohamudJune 21, 2023SECRETARY OF DEFENSE LLOYD J. AUSTIN III: Well, Mr. President, welcome back to the Pentagon. I'm very glad to be able to host you here again today. Now, we're meeting at a key moment in your presidency, as you plan for the first phase of the African Union drawdown.This period will be especially important, given the ongoing hostilities in the region, including ...Continue Reading

View OnlineSecretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks Welcoming Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto to the PentagonJune 23, 2023SECRETARY OF DEFENSE LLOYD J. AUSTIN III: Mr. Minister, buongiorno. It's a real pleasure to welcome you back to the Pentagon, and it's great to see you again. We -- we were just together last week in bluff -- in Brussels for our NATO Defense Ministerial, and -- and also, a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.It goes without saying that Italy is a valued ally in Europe's south ...Continue Reading

�?� Secretary General praises Montenegro's contributions to NATO, key role in Western Balkans �?� Video - Training Ukraine's volunteer army Click here to view in your browser 23 June 2023 Update Secretary General praises Montenegro's contributions to NATO, key role in Western Balkans Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed President Jako ...Continue Reading

�?� NATO Secretary General meets the Prime Minister of Estonia Click here to view in your browser Press Release 23 June 2023 NATO Secretary General meets the Prime Minister of Estonia On Wednesday 28 June 2023, the NATO Secretary General, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg, will receive the Prime Minister of the Republic of Estonia, Ms. Kaja Kallas, at NATO Headquarters. ...Continue Reading

View OnlinePentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press BriefingJune 22, 2023BRIGADIER GENERAL PAT RYDER: Good afternoon, everyone.  A few things at the top, and then we'll get right to your questions.This morning, at the bilateral meeting with President Biden and Prime Minister Modi, Secretary Austin shared perspectives on the tremendous strides both countries' militaries have made to promote peace and security.And Secretary Austin is scheduled to attend the state dinner to celebrate over ...Continue Reading