U.S. Continues to Train Local Security Forces in Syria
Precision strikes killed an estimated 145-150 Islamic State of Iraq and Syria terrorists near Shafah, Syria, Combined Joint Task Force
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Mattis: U.S., Coalition ‘Steadfast’ With Iraq for ISIS Defeat
The United States and its coalition partners remain unwavering in their commitment to Iraq in defeating the Islamic State of
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DoD Seeks to Stay Ahead of Cybersecurity Threats, Acting CIO Says: Lisa Ferdinando
Staying ahead of the cybersecurity threat requires the Defense Department to hire the best people, partner with industry and practice
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SouthCom Commander: Evolving Threats Require Unified Approach
“Everywhere we look, we see a blurring of the lines between global and local, between crime and acts of terror,
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Mattis Discusses Security Cooperation After Egypt Visit by Lisa Ferdinando
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis met Thursday in Cairo with Egyptian officials and discussed security threats facing the North African nation and ways
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Mattis: ‘No Doubt’ Syrian Regime Responsible for Chemical Attacks on Citizens
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said today he personally reviewed the intelligence on the Syrian regime’s April 4 chemical attack on
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Marine Corps Leaders Express Outrage About ‘Marines United’ Activity: Lisa Ferdinando
The conduct of Marines in a private social media group that shared explicit photographs of female Marines denigrates the core
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Iran Poses Threat to Centcom’s Area of Responsibility: Gen. Votel Says by Lisa Ferdinando
Iran poses the most significant threat to U.S. Central Command‘s complex area of responsibility, Centcom commander Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel told the
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Mattis Stresses NATO Importance at Munich Security Conference by Lisa Ferdinando
The bond between the United States and its NATO allies is a critical component in regional and global security, Defense Secretary Jim
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Mattis Reaffirms Bilateral Relationship in Meeting With British Defense Secretary by Lisa Ferdinando
In a meeting with his British counterpart on the sidelines of a NATO defense ministers conference in Brussels today, Defense Secretary Jim
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