American Forces Press Service
Wednesday, May 28, 2014 - 14:45
Obama said he will work with Congress to ramp up support for those in the Syrian opposition who offer the best alternative to terrorists and brutal dictators.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - 07:44
About 6,000 U.S. troops are expected to participate in the exercise, along with 3,000 from Jordan and some 3,200 from more than 20 partner-nations, totaling more than 12,000 troops.
Sunday, May 18, 2014 - 09:31
“The United States support for Israel is anchored in our nation's commitment to democracy and freedom and rights for our people,” Hagel continued. “America's commitment to Israel's security is resolute.”
Thursday, May 15, 2014 - 11:26
“We also discussed America’s unwavering pledge to preserve Israel’s qualitative military edge, including the provision of some of America’s most advanced capabilities,” Hagel said.
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 - 14:52
“Also, it’s an opportunity to hear from the general directly about the threats they’re facing from Syria, the humanitarian situation in Jordan … and the security implications of the Syria crisis on Jordan,” the official said.
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 - 14:50
Tomorrow, he is scheduled to meet with Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon and receive an overview of preparations for Juniper Cobra 14, an upcoming joint U.S.-Israeli missile defense exercise.
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 - 07:32
But bilateral ties with the United States and American military presence are not enough to guarantee regional security, the defense secretary told the council’s defense leaders.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 - 07:32
“I suggested this … to try to develop a forum -- an opportunity -- to advance regional partnerships, cooperation [and] strategy more than maybe we have in the past,” he said.
Sunday, May 11, 2014 - 17:47
The ministerial is designed to strengthen multilateral security cooperation in the region and will focus on air and missile defense, maritime security and cyber defense.
Thursday, May 8, 2014 - 07:27
Hagel also encouraged Defense Minister Irakli Alasania to continue the progress Georgia has made on defense reform and NATO interoperability, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said in a statement summarizing the Pentagon meeting.