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NASA Invites Media to Chile Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony Release: 23-043 Media Contacts: Morgan Brittany Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1753 morgan.n.brittany@nasa.gov Steven Siceloff Ames Research Center, Silicon Valley 650-604-3957 steven.siceloff@nasa.gov WASHINGTON – NASA invites media to attend a signing ceremony for the Artemis Accords during the upcoming XXVII Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting in Santiago, Chile, May 30 … Read more

Uganda – Level 3: Reconsider Travel Issued by the U.S. Department of State on February 23, 2023 Reason for the Travel Advisory: The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 3 Travel Advisory for Uganda, urging Americans to reconsider travel to the country due to the following reasons: Crime: Uganda has a high crime … Read more

Senegal – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions is a travel advisory issued by the U.S. Department of State for Senegal. It is the lowest level of travel advisory, and it means that travelers should exercise normal precautions while traveling in Senegal. The advisory recommends that travelers be aware of their surroundings, avoid walking alone at … Read more

Austin Affirms United States’ Unwavering Support for Ukraine During Visit to Kyiv Published: August 24, 2022 Source: U.S. Department of Defense Summary: U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III visited Kyiv, Ukraine, on August 24, 2022, to reaffirm the United States’ unwavering support for Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression. During his visit, … Read more

Pentagon Celebrates Clean Energy Action Month With Readiness Expo, Launch of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations The Pentagon is celebrating Clean Energy Action Month by hosting a Readiness Expo and launching new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The expo will showcase the latest clean energy technologies and initiatives from across the Department of Defense (DoD). The … Read more

Statement From Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh on Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Visit to Ukraine Washington, D.C. – Today, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III traveled to Kyiv, Ukraine to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other senior Ukrainian officials to reaffirm the United States’ unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty … Read more

Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine Washington, D.C. – The Biden Administration announced today that it will provide Ukraine with an additional $800 million in security assistance, bringing the total U.S. security assistance to Ukraine to over $1 billion since the beginning of the Russian invasion. The new assistance package includes: $500 million … Read more

Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom (As Delivered) October 12, 2022 Lloyd J. Austin III Secretary of Defense Distinguished guests, leaders from the Department of Defense and the United States Army, members of the media, and most importantly, the people of Ukraine — thank you for joining … Read more