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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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Gallagher, Krishnamoorthi: 'It is unconscionable for any U.S. company to profit from investments that fuel the military advancement' of China
U.S. Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., and Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., wrote to BlackRock and Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI), accusing them of using American investment dollars to fund CCP-supporting companies.
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Austin: 'America also has a sacred responsibility to take care of our Korean War veterans'
On the 70th National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin commemorated the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement that brought an end to the Korean War in 1953.
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Mace: DOD's failed travel system implementation 'appears to be rooted in broader management dysfunction'
The House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Government Innovation recently scrutinized the Department of Defense (DOD) for its failed effort to replace its antiquated travel system.
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Austin: 'Four highly decorated naval officers have extensive operational and command experience'
President Joe Biden has selected four military officers to take on “key roles” to ensure the United States military and U.S. Navy “remain the most powerful and capable forces in the world.”
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Montes Barron: 'Easy access to high-quality, affordable child care is critical for the well-being of military children'
Military members and their families in 11 locations are now able to take advantage of fee assistance through the Child Care in Your Home program.
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Hicks: 'Our investments in data and AI are yielding returns much faster than most new defense capabilities'
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks released a statement marking the first anniversary of the Department of Defense's (DoD) Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO).
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LaPlante: 'This is the first time an international body has verified destruction of an entire category of declared weapons of mass destruction'
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced the successful elimination of the nation's entire stockpile of obsolete chemical weapons.
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Hicks: 'Our investments will offer significant opportunities to the local construction market for decades & offer competitive jobs to Hawaiians at all levels'
On July 7, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks unveiled a $3.6 billion investment in Hawaii's Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. This substantial funding aims to create lasting opportunities in the local construction market and provide competitive jobs for Hawaiians at all levels.
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Austin: Latest aid package 'will provide key capabilities for Ukraine's brave defenders' to fight Russia's aggression
The Biden administration has announced a comprehensive security assistance package to aid Ukraine in its defense against Russia's aggression.
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Dr. Laura Taylor-Kale: 'The agreement with Graphite One (Alaska) advances the Defense Department's strategy for minerals and materials related to large-capacity batteries'
Dr. Laura Taylor-Kale, the Assistant Secretary of Defense of Industrial Base Policy (IBP) said a recent investment into company Graphite One demonstrates a commitment to the domestic production of minerals like graphite. She made her remarks in a July 17 press release from the U.S. Department of Defense.
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Defense secretary 'enormously proud of progress NATO has made' since last meeting
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III, who attended the recent Ukraine Defense Contact Group Meeting in Brussels, Belgium, has positive reflections on the headway NATO has made regarding the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Frederick: Titan rescue attempt was 'complex search effort which requires multiple agencies'
The U.S. Coast Guard announced a debris field was found about 1,600 feet from the bow of the Titanic in the search for the missing submersible research vessel called the Titan which disappeared June 18.
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Austin: 'We will stand with Ukraine as long as it takes'
U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III announced additional security assistance for Ukraine amidst its war with Russia.
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Austin: 'The Ukrainians continue to inspire us'
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III condemned the relentless suffering inflicted by the Kremlin's imperial ambitions on the Ukrainian people.
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Wax: 'We look forward to following the progress and accomplishments of the CLAWS effort leading into successful technology transition'
The Department of Defense recently unveiled a revolutionary research project that promises to reshape the landscape of precision weapons.
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Rep. Banks on SPIES Act: 'There is no situation where we should make it easier for the Chinese Communist Party to spy on our universities'
Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., recently introduced the No Federal Funding for CCP Spying and Persuasion in Education Setting (SPIES) Act, which prohibits the Department of Defense from sending money to universities who host Confucius Institutes.
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Recently announced security package underscores 'unwavering U.S. support for Ukraine'
The U.S Department of Defense recently reaffirmed U.S. support for Ukraine by announcing a new security package through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.
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