Aug. 17, 2023 DoD releases actions to transform climate, enhance prevention of harmful behaviors at military service academies In a memo to DoD senior leaders, SecDef Austin noted that while the military service academies are dominant in many domains, they have far more work to do to halt sexual assault and harassment.
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.