Nov. 28, 2019

Trump Highlights Progress During Thanksgiving Visit to Troops in Afghanistan

President Donald J. Trump highlighted the sacrifices and grit of U.S. service members fighting against extremism by visiting Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, for Thanksgiving.

Feb. 12, 2019

U.S. Forces Korea Commander: Tensions Down, But Guard Still Up

WASHINGTON — While tensions are down along the Demilitarized Zone separating North and South Korea, the process has not gone far enough for forces there to relax, the commander of U.S. Forces Korea told the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Jan. 17, 2019

Trump Pledges to Protect America From Any Enemy Missile

WASHINGTON — When it comes to defending America against the threat of a missile attack from any nation, President Donald J. Trump said that “the goal is simple. It is to ensure we can detect and destroy any missile launched against the United States, anytime, anywhere and any place.”

Dec. 8, 2018

President Intends to Nominate Milley to Succeed Dunford as Chairman

In a tweet, President Donald J. Trump indicated he will nominate Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Nov. 13, 2018

U.S. Leaders Salute Fallen Heroes on Armistice Day Centennial in France

PARIS — The United States renews its sacred obligation to memorialize its fallen heroes on the soil where they rest for eternity, President Donald J. Trump said at Suresnes American Cemetery in France, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day.

Aug. 13, 2018

President Signs Fiscal 2019 Defense Authorization Act at Fort Drum Ceremony

WASHINGTON — The John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act provides $700 billion to the Defense Department and paves the way for the most significant investment in the U.S. military and its warfighters in modern history, President Donald J. Trump said.

May 28, 2018

‘America’s Greatest Heroes,’ Trump, Defense Leaders Honor Fallen

WASHINGTON — America will forever remember the service and sacrifice of those who fought and died for the nation’s freedom, President Donald J. Trump said at the Memorial Day observance at Arlington National Cemetery.

April 5, 2018

DOD, DHS to work with governors to deploy Guardsmen to southern border

WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump has directed the Defense and Homeland Security departments to work with state governors to deploy National Guard troops to the southern U.S. border, a top official said April 4.

Dec. 14, 2017

DoD Shows Iranian Weapons as Proof of Tehran’s Duplicitous Ambitions

WASHINGTON — Lying in a hangar at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., is concrete proof that the Iranian regime is exporting arms to sow instability and promote violence throughout the Middle East.

Dec. 12, 2017

Trump Signs Fiscal Year 2018 Defense Authorization

WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump signed into law the fiscal year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act, which calls for $626 billion for the department’s base budget and another $66 billion for operations.