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The Pentagon held a memorial service to honor the resilient spirit of the victims and survivors of the 9/11 attacks. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks led the ceremony, emphasizing the importance of sharing personal stories to foster understanding across generations. Hicks recounted her own experiences on that fateful day, highlighting the need to bridge the gap between those who vividly remember the events and the younger generations impacted by the aftermath. She also praised the community's response to the tragedy, noting the remarkable resilience and instinct to...
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Wareham: 'It’s unconscionable that civilians are still dying from cluster munition attacks 15 years after these weapons were outlawed'
A new Human Rights Watch report reveals that 95% of cluster munition casualties in 2022 were civilians, highlighting ongoing violations of international law by multiple countries, including Russia, Ukraine, Myanmar and Syria.
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Gallagher: "We have critical votes coming up on defense appropriation"
Wisconsin Rep. Mike Gallagher, Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), outlined some bipartisan legislative priorities in a recent Fox News interview which include working to prevent CCP aggression in Taiwan, closing the De Minimis Loophole, and halting inadvertent funding of the Chinese military.
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Foster: 'Feedback from service members is essential' to fight sexual harassment in the armed forces
The U.S. Department of Defense recently initiated the 2023 Workplace and Gender Relations Survey with the purpose of gathering important feedback from military service members.
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Ryder: 'Secretary Austin and Minister Lecornu affirmed their commitment to continued cooperation'
Amid growing anti-French protests in Niger, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu discussed the volatile security situation in a high-level phone call.
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DOD announces additional $250 million security assistance package for Ukraine
The U.S. Department of Defense has announced a $250 million security assistance package for Ukraine, marking its 45th tranche of aid since August 2021, aimed at bolstering Ukraine's defense against ongoing Russian aggression.
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Austin III: 'The war in Afghanistan is over, but our gratitude to the Americans who fought it is unending'
Two years after the conclusion of the Afghanistan War, divergent narratives emerge as the U.S. honors its fallen heroes while the Taliban celebrates its reclamation of power, touting an "Islamic system" under Sharia law.
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Pentagon restricts federal aid to colleges with foreign outposts like Confucius Institutes
Under pressure from congressional Republicans, the Pentagon has restricted federal aid to colleges with Confucius Institute outposts, the Washington Free Beacon reported.
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McCaul: 'U.S. export control policy toward the PRC should not be up for negotiation'
Michael McCaul, the chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, collaborated with a group of fellow lawmakers last week to collectively address a letter to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to dissuade her from establishing connections with the Chinese government. The lawmakers initiated this correspondence in response to emerging reports indicating that Raimondo might be considering involvement in a working group alongside the Chinese government, according to a press release.
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From Space Force to Cyber Pirates: Thomas Ayres on Defending the Final Frontier and New Frontiers in Cybersecurity
Thomas Ayres is the chief legal officer and general counsel for Voyager Space.
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Logan: 'The combined strength of our military and civilian partners is making a significant impact on the ground'
Brig. Gen. Stephen F. Logan, the Army National Guard Joint Task Force 5-0 Dual Status Commander, highlighted the collaborative efforts to combat the Maui wildfires, emphasizing the significant impact of military and civilian partnerships.
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Austin III: 'We have advanced a new era of trilateral partnership with Japan and the Republic of Korea'
Leaders of Japan, the Republic of Korea and the United States convened at Camp David Aug. 18, forging a new era of trilateral cooperation focusing on shared strategic visions for the Indo-Pacific regional alliance.
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Austin: 'We'll continue to work with our allies & partners to support Ukraine's immediate battlefield'
The U.S. Department of Defense announced a $200 million security assistance package for Ukraine, marking the 44th tranche of aid since August 2021.
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Rep. Dunn warns of Chinese Communist Party threats in Pacific
Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Fla., warned of the Chinese Communist Party's threats in the Pacific during a trip to Australia to strengthen the AUKUS Partnership.
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Ryder: DoD shares 'deepest condolences and our empathy to the people of Maui' in response to wildfires
U.S. military and related branches escalate efforts in Hawaii, amid devastating wildfires, deploying support and resources as the death toll approaches 100.
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Gallagher, Krishnamoorthi write to FCC concerning potential PRC control of 'cellular connectivity modules'
A letter from Congressmen Mike Gallagher and Raja Krishnamoorthi to FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel recently raised concern about a potential security threat from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), according to a press release. The letter explains the power of "cellular connectivity modules" and the PRC’s involvement in their industry today.
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Sherman: 'Maintaining a highly skilled cyber workforce is vital to protecting our nation against global cyber threats'
The Department of Defense Chief Information Officer Hon. John Sherman unveiled the 2023-27 Cyber Workforce Strategy Implementation Plan, aiming to cultivate a skilled, adaptable cyber workforce to counter escalating digital threats effectively.
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Former Homeland Security secretary: 'Today's border crisis is preventable'
Former Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf recently warned of the expanding impact of the border crisis, revealing a surge in illegal border crossings, fentanyl-related deaths and human trafficking, with Montana emerging as a focal point, according to a press release.
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Ryder: "Secretary Austin lauded the JSCD for its importance in advancing an enduring U.S.-Iraq security partnership."
Defense Secretary Austin and Iraqi Defense Minister al-Abbasi's Inaugural Meeting Marks United States and Iraq's Pledge to Strengthen Security Partnership and Persevere in Defeating ISIS
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Ryder: 'Locating Headquarters U.S. Space Command in Colorado Springs ultimately ensures peak readiness in the space domain'
President Joseph Biden has designated Colorado Springs as the U.S. Space Command Headquarters' permanent site.
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