U.S. Department of Defense
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 13:30
Gen. Dunford, the International Security Assistance Force commander, today released a statement where he offered his condolences to the families and friends of the seven Georgian service members who were killed yesterday in southern Afghanistan.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 13:22
Afghanistan’s geography, weather and security situation and its limited transportation infrastructure present bigger obstacles than planners ever faced in Iraq. Also, there’s no other combat operation to transfer the mountain of logistics to.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 13:13
In a Pentagon meeting with Azerbaijani Defense Minister Safar Abiyev today, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel thanked his counterpart for his country’s support to efforts in Afghanistan, including the sustained deployment of Azerbaijani forces with ISAF.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 13:08
Secretary Hagel reiterated the Defense Department’s desire to continue working with Kazakhstan to further develop the bilateral security relationship. He reaffirmed the U.S.’ enduring commitment to security in Afghanistan and the region beyond 2014.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 12:38
Secretary Hagel praised Azerbaijan for its support to efforts in Afghanistan including their sustained deployment with the ISAF. He thanked Minister Abiyev for the role Azerbaijan plays in providing access for logistical support to Afghanistan.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 10:16
Pentagon Press Secretary George Little addresses Secretary Hagel's conversation with Egyptian Defense Minister Al-Sisi on the United States' hope that Egypt's current transition is marked by inclusivity, and not by politicized arrests and detentions.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 10:10
Pentagon Press Secretary George Little addresses Deputy Secretary of Defense Carter's visit to Israel, where he discussed Syria, Iran, and other issues relating to security cooperation between the U.S. and Israel.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 10:06
Pentagon Press Secretary George Little addresses Secretary Hagel's approval of the request from the Kingdom of Jordan for a detachment of F-16s following the conclusion of Eager Lion.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 09:55
Pentagon Press Secretary George Little addresses Israeli Minister of Defense Moshe Ya'alon's visit to the Pentagon and conversations with Defense Secretary Hagel on Syria and new advanced military aid to Israel.
Monday, July 29, 2013 - 15:23