Sols 4348-4349: Smoke on the Water October 30, 2024 The Curiosity rover team is monitoring a developing situation on Vera Rubin Ridge, where the rover has been exploring since sol 4333. On sol 4348, Curiosity’s Mastcam detected a thin plume of smoke rising from a valley floor about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) away. The smoke … Read more
U.S., South Korea Concerned North Koreans May Soon Fight Against Ukrainians October 30, 2024 Washington, D.C. – The United States and South Korea are increasingly concerned that North Korea may soon send troops to fight alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. This concern stems from a recent intelligence assessment that found that North Korea has been … Read more
U.S.-Republic of Korea Security Consultative Meeting and 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue Fact Sheet October 30, 2024 Overview On October 30, 2024, the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) held the 2024 U.S.-ROK Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) and 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in Washington, D.C. The SCM was co-chaired by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. … Read more
56th Security Consultative Meeting Joint Communique Tokyo, Japan – The 56th Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) between the United States and Japan was held in Tokyo, Japan, on October 30, 2024. The meeting was co-chaired by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, and Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Yoshimasa … Read more
U.S.-ROK Regional Cooperation Framework for Indo-Pacific Security October 30, 2024 Washington, D.C. – The United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) have established a new framework for regional cooperation to enhance security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The framework was announced today in a joint statement following a meeting between U.S. Secretary of … Read more
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Statement on the Fiscal Year 2024 Recruiting and Retention Report October 30, 2024 The Department of Defense released the Fiscal Year 2024 Recruiting and Retention Report today. The report provides an assessment of the services’ ability to attract and retain the size and quality of military personnel required … Read more
DOD Chief Digital and AI Office Hosts Responsible AI in Defense Forum October 30, 2024 The Department of Defense’s new Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) hosted its inaugural Responsible AI in Defense Forum on October 30, bringing together experts from government, industry, and academia to discuss the ethical and responsible use of AI … Read more
Brewers retain Chris Hook as pitching coach on multi-year deal Milwaukee, WI – The Milwaukee Brewers have announced that they have signed pitching coach Chris Hook to a multi-year contract extension. Hook has been with the Brewers since 2020 and has helped guide the team to a 199-150 record over the last three seasons. Under … Read more
Toyota and espnW Recognize 9th Class of Everyday Heroes at The espnW: Women + Sports Summit, 2024 New York, NY (October 29, 2024) – Toyota and espnW today announced the nine recipients of the 2024 Toyota Everyday Hero Award. The award recognizes women who are making a difference in their communities through sports. The 2024 … Read more
Assistant Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria. WASHINGTON, D.C. October 29, 2024 Today, President Joe Biden spoke with President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria to congratulate him on his election as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. President Biden underscored the importance of the U.S.-Nigeria relationship and expressed his … Read more