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Soldiers walk across a flight line.

Jan. 2, 2020

Esper: Kataeb Hezbollah Will 'Likely Regret' Further Provocative Behavior

U.S. forces in Iraq were attacked Dec. 27 near Kirkuk by Kataeb Hezbollah, a group with links to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard's Quds Force. The attack, which involved 31 rockets fired, killed one American civilian contractor and injured four American service members as well as two partners in the Iraqi security forces, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said.

A civilian speaks and a military officer looks forward while both men stand behind podiums.

Dec. 20, 2019

DOD Leaders Look to Future, Reflect on End-of-Year Results

Congress' passage of the fiscal year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act yesterday will enable the Defense Department to adapt to the challenges posed by great power competitors, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said.

U.S. and Russian generals stand in front of their respective nations’ flags and shake hands.

Dec. 18, 2019

Top U.S., Russian Military Leaders Meet to Improve Mutual Communication

The top U.S. military officer met in Switzerland with his Russian counterpart for talks aimed at increasing communication between their nations to reduce risks in conflict areas.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark A. Milley meets with Switzerland Chief of the Armed Forces Lt. Gen. (select) Thomas Süssli in Bern, Switzerland, December 18, 2019. During the meeting, the two senior military leaders discussed mutual security interests between Switzerland and the United States.

Dec. 18, 2019

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark. A. Milley’s Meeting with Switzerland Chief of the Armed Forces Lt. Gen. (S) Thomas Süssli

Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. DeDe S. Halfhill provided the following readout: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark A. Milley met December 18 with Switzerland Chief of the Armed Forces Lt. Gen. (select) Thomas Süssli in Bern, Switzerland.

Dec. 18, 2019

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley’s Meeting with Russian Chief of the General Staff Gen. Valery Gerasimov

Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. DeDe S. Halfhill provided the following readout: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley met with Chief of the Russian General Staff Gen. Valery Gerasimov today in Bern, Switzerland.

101st Airborne Division visits Bastogne and Ardennes, Belgium

Dec. 18, 2019

Esper, Milley Commemorate Battle of the Bulge 75th Anniversary

Military and civilian dignitaries from Europe and the United States were in Belgium today to mark the anniversary of one of the most important battles of World War II: the Battle of the Bulge.