Sept. 13, 2024 Department Announces Latest Efforts to Improve Quality of Life for Service Members The Defense Department announced a new series of initiatives aimed at improving the welfare and well-being of service members and their families.
April 13, 2023 Austin Says Latvia Is a Valued NATO Partner Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted an enhanced honor cordon and meeting to welcome Latvian Defense Minister Inara Murniece to the Pentagon.
March 17, 2023 Secretary of Defense presses ahead with recommendations from suicide prevention committee Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has implemented the first of the recommendations made by the Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee to address and prevent suicide in the military.
March 13, 2023 Military Celebrates Women's History Month The Defense Department recognizes the accomplishments of women in DOD and their contributions to national security, which help maximize its warfighting capabilities.
Feb. 12, 2023 Austin Encourages Black Engineers to Mentor Youths Recipients of the Black Engineer of the Year Award have been driven to serve, to make the world better and to lift up the next generation, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.