Secretary Esper Visits Naval Station Great Lakes and Fort Leonard Wood, Highlights Military Readiness and Personnel Washington D.C. – June 17, 2020 – Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper embarked on a significant visit today to Naval Station Great Lakes in Illinois and Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri, underscoring the Department of Defense’s commitment to … Read more
Defense Secretary Esper Embarks on Key Visit to the United Kingdom and NATO Headquarters Washington D.C. – On Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, the Department of Defense announced that Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper would be undertaking a significant trip to the United Kingdom and NATO headquarters. This visit underscores … Read more
Media Invitation for al-Nashiri Case Cancelled Washington D.C. – July 1, 2020 – The Department of Defense today announced the cancellation of a previously issued media invitation for the United States v. Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri case. The invitation, which was distributed earlier today, has been rescinded. The military commissions, established to handle cases involving individuals … Read more
Media Invitation for United States v. Khalid Shaikh Mohammad et al. Military Commission Cancelled Washington D.C. – The Department of Defense announced today the cancellation of a previously issued media invitation for the Military Commissions proceedings in the case of United States v. Khalid Shaikh Mohammad et al. The announcement, made on July 6, 2020, … Read more
Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper Visits Naval Air Station Oceana Dam Neck Annex to Engage with Military Personnel and Discuss Critical Operations Washington D.C. – On Thursday, July 16, 2020, Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper undertook a significant visit to Naval Air Station Oceana’s Dam Neck Annex in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The advisory, … Read more
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper Visits Whiteman Air Force Base to Engage with Airmen and Discuss Strategic Priorities Washington D.C. – On July 21, 2020, Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper made a significant visit to Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri. The primary objective of his trip was to engage directly with the dedicated … Read more
Military Commissions Proceeding for Khalid Shaikh Mohammad et al.: Media Invitation Cancelled Washington D.C. – The Department of Defense announced on August 4, 2020, that a previously issued media invitation regarding the Military Commissions proceeding for United States v. Khalid Shaikh Mohammad et al. has been cancelled. The Military Commissions system is a venue established … Read more
Here is a detailed article about Secretary Esper’s travel, based on the information from Defense.gov: Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper Embarks on Key Engagements in Colorado Springs, Nevada, and the Indo-Pacific Region In a significant period of international and domestic engagement, Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper undertook a series of important trips commencing … Read more
Guantanamo Periodic Review Board Media Invitation for Abd Al-Salam Al-Hilah Cancelled Washington D.C. – The Department of Defense has announced the cancellation of a previously scheduled media invitation related to the Periodic Review Board (PRB) for detainee Abd Al-Salam Al-Hilah. The announcement was made on August 21, 2020. The Periodic Review Board is a process … Read more
Here is a detailed article about Secretary Esper’s participation in a World War II commemoration ceremony in Hawaii, based on the Defense.gov advisory: Secretary Esper Honors World War II Veterans at Commemoration Ceremony in Hawaii On September 2, 2020, U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper traveled to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, to mark the 75th anniversary … Read more