Media Invited to Pre-Trial Hearing in United States v. Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri Case Washington D.C. – The Department of Defense announced on May 9, 2022, that media representatives are invited to cover a pre-trial hearing in the case of United States v. Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri. The hearing is scheduled to take place at the Guantanamo … Read more
Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby to Hold Press Briefing Today at 2:30 p.m. The Pentagon announced today, May 10, 2022, that Press Secretary John F. Kirby will be holding a press briefing at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The briefing is expected to provide updates on various defense-related matters. While specific topics to be … Read more
Stronger Together: U.S. and U.K. Defense Leaders Meet to Deepen Transatlantic Security Cooperation Washington D.C. – In a significant display of the enduring strength of the U.S.-U.K. special relationship, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted United Kingdom Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace at the Pentagon on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. The … Read more
Secretary Austin Welcomes Thai Prime Minister and Defense Minister to the Pentagon, Underscoring Strong Bilateral Ties Washington D.C. – May 11, 2022 – Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted a warm and productive meeting today at the Pentagon with the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Thailand, General Prayut Chan-o-cha. The visit … Read more
Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby Briefs Media on Key Defense Issues Arlington, VA – On Monday, May 16, 2022, at 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby held a press briefing to update the media on a range of pressing defense and national security matters. The briefing, made available to … Read more
U.S. Secretary of Defense to Welcome Swedish Counterpart to Pentagon for Bilateral Discussions Washington D.C. – May 17, 2022 – The Department of Defense announced today that Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is scheduled to host Sweden’s Minister of Defence, Peter Hultqvist, at the Pentagon on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at 13:38 EDT. … Read more
Pentagon Briefing Focuses on Ukraine, Global Security Arlington, VA – May 17, 2022 – Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby held a press briefing today at 2:30 p.m. EDT, addressing a range of critical national security issues, with a significant portion of the discussion dedicated to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and its global implications. … Read more
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed his Spanish counterpart, Minister of Defense Margarita Robles Fernández, to the Pentagon on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, for productive discussions on a range of critical defense matters. The meeting, which was originally scheduled for an earlier time, was updated to 1:00 PM EDT, underscoring the importance of this … Read more
Here is an article detailing the Pentagon press briefing by John F. Kirby: Pentagon Provides Update on Global Security and Support Efforts Washington D.C. – On Friday, May 20, 2022, at 1:45 p.m., Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby held a press briefing to provide the public and media with the latest information on the … Read more
Pentagon Briefs on Key Defense Initiatives and Global Security Landscape Washington D.C. – On Thursday, May 26, 2022, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby provided a comprehensive update on a range of critical defense matters during a press briefing. The session, held at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time, offered insights into the Department of Defense’s ongoing … Read more