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Army CSM Garric M. Banfield appointed senior enlisted leader at U.S. Africa Command

U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Garric M. Banfield has been named as the next Command Senior Enlisted Leader for U.S. Africa Command, according to an announcement from David L. Isom, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of...

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Pentagon creates joint task force to address hostile drone threats

The Department of Defense has announced the formation of Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401) to address the increasing threat posed by hostile drones.

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U.S. and Singapore extend counterterrorism technology pact through 2036

The United States Department of Defense and Singapore's Ministry of Defence have renewed their collaboration by signing the third installment of the Combating Terrorism Research and Development Agreement.

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Department of Defense funds Elk Creek project to boost domestic supply chain for critical minerals

The Department of Defense has awarded $10 million to Elk Creek Resources Corporation (ECRC), a subsidiary of NioCorp Developments Ltd., to support the development of a domestic supply chain for scandium and other critical minerals.

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Pentagon announces personnel cuts at Defense Technical Information Center

The Department of Defense has announced a reduction in personnel at the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC), as directed by the Under Secretary for Research and Engineering.

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President nominates six Air Force brigadier generals for promotion

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced on August 4, 2025, that the President has nominated six Air Force brigadier generals for promotion to the rank of major general.

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Office of Strategic Capital issues first direct loan for rare earths processing expansion

The Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) has executed its first direct loan to support the U.S. industrial base and safeguard critical minerals supply chains.

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Secretary Hegseth discusses defense cooperation with Saudi counterpart

On August 6, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held a call with Saudi Minister of Defense, His Royal Highness Khalid bin Salman.

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Secretary Hegseth and South Korean defense minister discuss alliance and security

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held a phone conversation with Ahn Gyu-back, the newly appointed Minister of Defense for the Republic of Korea, on July 30.

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U.S., Saudi officials meet at Pentagon for ninth Strategic Joint Planning Committee

The United States and Saudi Arabia convened the 9th Strategic Joint Planning Committee (SJPC) at the Pentagon on July 29-30, 2025.

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Department of Defense awards $49M grant for school at Altus Air Force Base

The Department of Defense has awarded Altus Public Schools a grant of $49,211,667 for the construction of the new L. Mendel Rivers Elementary School at Altus Air Force Base in Oklahoma.

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Defense Secretary Hegseth discusses U.S.-Philippines relations with President Marcos

On July 21, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to discuss progress in accelerating the defense relationship and reestablishing deterrence in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Department of Defense shifts troop support for ICE from Title 10 to Title 32

The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced a shift in the duty status of military personnel who are supporting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in its immigration law enforcement efforts.

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Marine Corps Lt.Gen.Borgschulte nominated as U.S.Naval Academy Superintendent

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the presidential nominations of Marine Corps Lt.

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DoD releases annual report on civilian casualties related to U.S. military operations

Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) submitted to Congress and released its Annual Report on Civilian Casualties in Connection with United States Military Operations for 2024.