Oct. 20, 2022 DAF senior leaders amplify SecDef directives for reproductive health care Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced that the DoD would ensure service members and their families can access reproductive health care within its authority and consistent with applicable federal law, in addition to clear guidance for health care providers to operate effectively.
Aug. 22, 2017 Mattis: U.S., Coalition 'Steadfast' With Iraq for ISIS Defeat The United States and its coalition partners remain unwavering in their commitment to Iraq in defeating the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said while in Baghdad.
Jan. 4, 2017 Defense Leaders Salute Obama at Armed Forces Farewell Ceremony Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, hosted the armed forces full honor review farewell ceremony for President Barack Obama at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia.
Dec. 20, 2016 Pentagon’s Newest Exhibit Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Vietnam War Vietnam veteran and former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel returned to the Pentagon to join Defense Secretary Ash Carter in officially opening an exhibit honoring the estimated 9 million Americans who served in the Vietnam War.