https://www.defense.gov/explore Stories from around the Department of Defense. en-us Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:29:00 GMT Wed, 18 Sep 2024 06:57:39 GMT https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3901991/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-in-memory-of-those-taken-fro/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III made remarks during a remembrance ceremony at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:29:00 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3901991/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-in-memory-of-those-taken-fro/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3901141/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-remarks-for-the-pentagon-911-employe/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks delivered remarks at the Pentagon 9/11 employee observance ceremony. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:20:18 GMT Kathleen Hicks https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3901141/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-remarks-for-the-pentagon-911-employe/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3896714/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-24th-ukraine/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered opening remarks at the 24th Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:14:46 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3896714/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-24th-ukraine/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3894986/acting-deputy-under-secretary-of-defense-policy-ms-cara-abercrombies-remarks-fo/ Acting Deputy Undersecretary of Defense Cara Abercrombie's gave remarks following the Extended Deterrence Strategy and Consultation Group. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 21:19:20 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3894986/acting-deputy-under-secretary-of-defense-policy-ms-cara-abercrombies-remarks-fo/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3864270/keynote-address-by-deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-h-hicks-structuring-cha/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks delivered an address on the latest innovations at the Defense Department. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 15:23:13 GMT Kathleen H. Hicks https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3864270/keynote-address-by-deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-h-hicks-structuring-cha/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3858311/nuclear-threats-and-the-role-of-allies-remarks-by-acting-assistant-secretary-of/ Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy Vipin Narang speaks about nuclear threats and the role of allies. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:09:00 GMT Vipin Narang, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3858311/nuclear-threats-and-the-role-of-allies-remarks-by-acting-assistant-secretary-of/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3836245/track-record-and-trajectory-us-philippine-defense-ties-since-2021-remarks-by-as/ Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Ely Ratner gave remarks at the 2024 CSIS South China Sea Conference. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 21:49:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3836245/track-record-and-trajectory-us-philippine-defense-ties-since-2021-remarks-by-as/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3834181/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-nato-public-forum-as/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III made remarks at the NATO Public Forum. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:14:56 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3834181/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-nato-public-forum-as/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3832532/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-h-hicks-keynote-remarks-strengthening-the/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks delivered keynote remarks at the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 18:14:25 GMT U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Washington, D.C. https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3832532/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-h-hicks-keynote-remarks-strengthening-the/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3827742/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-medal-of-honor-hall-o/ Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Medal of Honor Hall of Heroes induction ceremony for Army Pvt. Philip G. Shadrach and Pvt. George D. Wilson. Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:00:00 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3827742/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-medal-of-honor-hall-o/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3818953/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-remarks-for-the-joint-womens-leaders/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks gave remarks for the Joint Women's Leadership Symposium in Arlington, Va. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 22:49:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3818953/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-remarks-for-the-joint-womens-leaders/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3814967/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-h-hicks-at-the-selectusa-invest/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks delivered remarks at the SelectUSA Investment Summit. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 15:56:00 GMT Kathleen H. Hicks https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3814967/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-h-hicks-at-the-selectusa-invest/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3805429/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-23rd-ukraine/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered opening remarks at the 23rd Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in Brussels. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:48:00 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3805429/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-23rd-ukraine/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3800264/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-at-the-army-war-colleg/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks delivered remarks at the Army War College Commencement. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 16:20:00 GMT Kathleen Hicks https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3800264/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-at-the-army-war-colleg/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3798811/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-commemorating-80-years-since/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at a D-Day 80th anniversary event in Normandy, France. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:15:00 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3798811/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-commemorating-80-years-since/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3793580/the-new-convergence-in-the-indo-pacific-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 04:13:23 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3793580/the-new-convergence-in-the-indo-pacific-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3788162/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-national-memorial-day/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at the National Memorial Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery, Va. Mon, 27 May 2024 16:32:13 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3788162/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-national-memorial-day/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3787474/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-united-states-naval-a/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III gave remarks at the United States Naval Academy Commencement. Fri, 24 May 2024 17:20:00 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3787474/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-united-states-naval-a/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3781010/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-22nd-ukraine/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at the opening of the 22nd Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting. Mon, 20 May 2024 12:25:00 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3781010/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-22nd-ukraine/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3771626/a-message-of-expectations-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered the commencement address at South Carolina State University. Fri, 10 May 2024 17:07:00 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3771626/a-message-of-expectations-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3769030/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-opening-remarks-at-senate-appropriation/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee's Defense subcommittee hearing on DOD's FY 25 budget request. Wed, 08 May 2024 18:21:58 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III; Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., Chairman https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3769030/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-opening-remarks-at-senate-appropriation/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3765344/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-us-indo-pacific-commands/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command change of command ceremony. Sat, 04 May 2024 01:31:56 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3765344/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-us-indo-pacific-commands/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3760216/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-opening-remarks-at-house-armed-services/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III testified before the House Armed Services Committee about the Defense Department's fiscal year 2025 budget. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:37:00 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III; Rep. Mike D. Rogers, R-Ala., Chairman https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3760216/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-opening-remarks-at-house-armed-services/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3757347/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-opening-of-the-21st-u/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered opening remarks before the 21st meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:25:22 GMT Lloyd J. Austin https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3757347/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-opening-of-the-21st-u/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3750047/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-remarks-for-earth-day/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks delivered remarks for Earth Day. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:41:52 GMT Kathleen Hicks https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3750047/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-remarks-for-earth-day/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3745659/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iiis-opening-remarks-at-the-house-appropria/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered opening remarks at the House Appropriations Committee, Defense Subcommittee hearing on the DOD's FY25 budget request. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3745659/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iiis-opening-remarks-at-the-house-appropria/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3745416/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-remarks-for-the-domestic-employees-t/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks gave remarks for the Domestic Employees Teleworking Overseas Memorandum of Agreement Signing Ceremony. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:40:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3745416/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-remarks-for-the-domestic-employees-t/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/3761751/prepared-remarks-gen-richardson-opening-remarks-at-the-central-american-securit/ CENTSEC 24 OPENING REMARKS, AS PREPAREDDELIVERED BY GEN. LAURA RICHARDSON, COMMANDER, U.S. SOUTHERN COMMANDAPRIL 17, 2024Buenos Dias, Good Morning! I am thrilled to be here in Guatemala!From Lago Atitlan to the peak of Tajamulco, Guatemala is a majestic country whose ancient traditions and extraordinary landscapes form the “land of the eternal spring.”  It is my honor to Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:42:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/3761751/prepared-remarks-gen-richardson-opening-remarks-at-the-central-american-securit/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3743464/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-remarks-for-purple-up-for-military-k/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks delivered remarks for Purple Up Day. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:00:09 GMT Kathleen Hicks https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3743464/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-remarks-for-purple-up-for-military-k/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3743542/asd-space-policy-remarks-for-the-16th-ronald-reagan-missile-defense-conference/ Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy John Plumb's remarks about missile defense in an era of strategic competition at the 16th Ronald Reagan Missile Defense Conference. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 20:18:56 GMT John Plumb, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3743542/asd-space-policy-remarks-for-the-16th-ronald-reagan-missile-defense-conference/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3737258/asd-space-policy-keynote-address-for-the-2024-space-policy-symposium-as-prepared/ John F. Plumb, assistant secretary of defense for space policy, provided the keynote address for the 2024 Space Policy Symposium. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 18:36:18 GMT John F. Plumb, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3737258/asd-space-policy-keynote-address-for-the-2024-space-policy-symposium-as-prepared/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3735896/sec-austins-opening-remarks-of-sasc-budget-posture-hearing/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's gave opening remarks during the SASC Budget Posture Hearing. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 20:26:29 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3735896/sec-austins-opening-remarks-of-sasc-budget-posture-hearing/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3713091/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-why-america-needs-the-def/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks gave remarks at "Why America Needs the Defense Industrial Base" 2024 National Security Innovation Base Summit. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 20:19:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3713091/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-why-america-needs-the-def/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3710899/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-20th-ukraine/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered opening remarks before a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:08:15 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3710899/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-20th-ukraine/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3701198/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-remarks-for-international-womens-day/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks delivered remarks for International Women's Day. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:06:40 GMT Kathleen Hicks https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3701198/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-remarks-for-international-womens-day/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3696874/remarks-by-dod-general-counsel-on-space-law-promoting-the-rules-based-order-thr/ DOD general counsel gave remarks on "Space Law: Promoting the Rules-based Order through Multi-Domain Lawyering" at U.S. Space Command Legal. Tue, 05 Mar 2024 21:24:00 GMT Hon. Caroline Krass https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3696874/remarks-by-dod-general-counsel-on-space-law-promoting-the-rules-based-order-thr/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3694942/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-on-ai-in-the-era-of-strat/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks delivered remarks on "AI in the Era of Strategic Competition" at the University of South Florida/CENTCOM/CDAO Global and National Security Institute Summit. Tue, 05 Mar 2024 17:00:00 GMT Kathleen Hicks https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3694942/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-on-ai-in-the-era-of-strat/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/3692591/sasc-fiscal-year-2025-us-strategic-command-and-us-space-command-posture-hearing/ REED:  Good morning.The Committee meets today to receive testimony from General Anthony Cotton, Commander of U.S. Strategic Command, or STRATCOM, and General Stephen Whiting, Commander of U.S. SPACECOM or Command. U.S. Space Command or SPACECOM. Gentlemen, thank you for your service to the nation, and please extend our thanks to the men and women who serve with you. As in Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:22:02 GMT Press Operations https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/3692591/sasc-fiscal-year-2025-us-strategic-command-and-us-space-command-posture-hearing/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3683202/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-keynote-on-the-global-ai/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks gave the keynote speech at the Advantage DOD 2024: Defense Data & AI Symposium in Washington. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 20:39:00 GMT Kathleen Hicks https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3683202/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-keynote-on-the-global-ai/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3676552/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-19th-ukraine/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered opening remarks at the 19th Ukraine Defense Contact Group. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:07:00 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3676552/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-19th-ukraine/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3666216/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-at-the-norad-usnorthcom-c/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks gave remarks at the NORAD-Northcom Change of Command Ceremony. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 23:44:39 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3666216/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-at-the-norad-usnorthcom-c/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3665665/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-at-the-defense-intelligen/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks gave remarks at the Defense Intelligence Agency change of directorship. Fri, 02 Feb 2024 22:43:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3665665/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-at-the-defense-intelligen/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3665662/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-at-the-us-cyber-command-a/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks gave remarks at the U.S. Cyber Command and National Security Agency change of command. Fri, 02 Feb 2024 22:39:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3665662/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-at-the-us-cyber-command-a/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3660659/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-collaborative-disruption/ Good morning, and thank you very much for that kind introduction.The story of Silicon Valley, and the sector it symbolizes, shares much with the story of America.It's a story of millions going west to find their fortune. Of immigrants pursuing their own American Dream. Of not all people getting to participate equally, especially at first.It's a story of free enterprise, Tue, 30 Jan 2024 18:10:00 GMT Kathleen Hicks https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3660659/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-collaborative-disruption/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3652662/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-18th-ukraine/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered opening remarks at the 18th Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 13:27:30 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3652662/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-18th-ukraine/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3641746/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-h-hicks-at-the-us-space-command/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks gave remarks at the U.S. Space Command Change of Command Ceremony. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 21:14:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3641746/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-h-hicks-at-the-us-space-command/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3613532/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-introducing-president-zelens/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke at the National Defense University in Washington, D.C. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 18:24:00 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3613532/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-introducing-president-zelens/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3609023/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-ukraine-defense-indus/ Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Ukraine Defense Industrial Base Summit in Washington. Wed, 06 Dec 2023 19:04:00 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3609023/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-ukraine-defense-indus/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3604755/a-time-for-american-leadership-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-i/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered the keynote address at the Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, Calif. Sat, 02 Dec 2023 22:50:00 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3604755/a-time-for-american-leadership-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-i/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3596704/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-17th-ukraine/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at the 17th Ukraine Defense Contact Group. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:10:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3596704/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-17th-ukraine/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3588296/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-republic-of-korea/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered a keynote address at the South Korea-United Nations Command Member States Defense Ministerial Meeting. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 18:42:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3588296/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-republic-of-korea/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3578046/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-h-hicks-on-the-state-of-ai-in-t/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks' remarks on 'The State of AI in the Department of Defense.' Thu, 02 Nov 2023 20:43:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3578046/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-h-hicks-on-the-state-of-ai-in-t/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3578170/opening-testimony-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-a-senate-approp/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3578170/opening-testimony-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-a-senate-approp/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3561602/asd-space-policy-keynote-address-for-brookings-panel-on-2023-dod-countering-wea/ John Plumb, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy, spoke about the 2023 Department of Defense Strategy for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction. Wed, 18 Oct 2023 20:22:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3561602/asd-space-policy-keynote-address-for-brookings-panel-on-2023-dod-countering-wea/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3556833/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-a-joint-press-conference/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III gave remarks at a joint press conference in Israel. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 16:36:00 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3556833/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-a-joint-press-conference/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3553148/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-16th-ukraine/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered opening remarks at the 16th Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in Brussels. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 09:08:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3553148/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-16th-ukraine/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3542980/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-armed-forces-farewell/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III gave remarks at the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute in honor of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:24:04 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3542980/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-armed-forces-farewell/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3539479/a-partnership-of-principle-and-progress-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at the National Archive of Angola. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 13:53:00 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3539479/a-partnership-of-principle-and-progress-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3536563/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-gives-remarks-in-nairobi-kenya-as-prepa/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's remarks in Nairobi, Kenya. Mon, 25 Sep 2023 16:25:46 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3536563/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-gives-remarks-in-nairobi-kenya-as-prepa/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3529842/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-15th-ukraine/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at the opening of the 15th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 08:18:00 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3529842/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-15th-ukraine/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3527671/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-remarks-at-the-pentagon-powmia-obser/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks provided remarks at the Pentagon's POW/MIA Observance Ceremony. Fri, 15 Sep 2023 19:25:00 GMT Kathleen Hicks https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3527671/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-remarks-at-the-pentagon-powmia-obser/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3525636/remarks-by-assistant-secretary-of-defense-for-space-policy-john-plumb-at-center/ Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy John Plumb delivered remarks at the Center for a New American Security 2023 DOD Cyber Strategy event. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 22:00:00 GMT Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy John Plumb https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3525636/remarks-by-assistant-secretary-of-defense-for-space-policy-john-plumb-at-center/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3521637/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-pentagon-ceremony-to/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at the Pentagon ceremony to honor the fallen of Sept. 11, 2001. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:55:57 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3521637/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-pentagon-ceremony-to/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3520402/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-remarks-at-the-pentagon-911-employee/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks Remarks at the Pentagon 9/11 Employee Observance in the Pentagon Courtyard Fri, 08 Sep 2023 18:06:53 GMT Kathleen Hicks https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3520402/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-remarks-at-the-pentagon-911-employee/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3517213/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-remarks-unpacking-the-replicator-ini/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks delivered remarks at the Defense News Conference in Arlington, Va. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 19:33:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3517213/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-remarks-unpacking-the-replicator-ini/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3516984/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-medal-of-honor-hall-o/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III makes remarks during the Hall of Heroes Induction Ceremony for Army Capt. Larry L. Taylor. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 18:05:00 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3516984/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-medal-of-honor-hall-o/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3516501/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-remarks-at-the-dod-suicide-preventio/ Good morning, everyone, and let me add my special thanks to Under Secretary Cisneros, who has been such a leader on suicide prevention-- all our harmful behavior prevention efforts and so much more and we will deeply miss you. Well, as I said, good morning to everyone who's here. I want to thank you for joining me- taking the time out of your day to join me and Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:52:00 GMT Kathleen Hicks https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3516501/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-remarks-at-the-dod-suicide-preventio/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3539778/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-keynote-remarks-for-the-us-military/ Good afternoon. And thank you Colonel Corey James for that introduction, and to Paul Farnan for the invitation to take part in today’s event.I want to thank really most of all the faculty, staff, and all of those who are overseeing and managing this consortium for your vision and for your stewardship.  This serves as a great example of leadership service and innovation and Wed, 30 Aug 2023 22:00:00 GMT Kathleen Hicks https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3539778/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-keynote-remarks-for-the-us-military/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3507156/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-keynote-address-the-urgency-to-innov/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks' keynote address on "The Urgency to Innovate." Mon, 28 Aug 2023 15:54:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3507156/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-keynote-address-the-urgency-to-innov/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3492193/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-remarks-at-the-chief-of-naval-operation/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at the Chief of Naval Operations Relinquishment of Office Ceremony. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:31:56 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3492193/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-remarks-at-the-chief-of-naval-operation/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3483483/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-a-ceremony-for-the-chief/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at a ceremony for the Chief of Staff of the Army's relinquishment of responsibility and the Sergeant Major of the Army's change of responsibility. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:29:44 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3483483/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-a-ceremony-for-the-chief/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3471433/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-closing-remarks-for-the-commemoratio/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks made remarks about the anniversary of the desegregation of the U.S. armed forces. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 15:27:00 GMT Kathleen H. Hicks https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3471433/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-closing-remarks-for-the-commemoratio/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3461668/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-14th-ukraine/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered opening remarks at the 14th Ukraine Defense Contact Group. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 13:13:11 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3461668/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-14th-ukraine/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3455833/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-remarks-at-the-dod-oig-annual-awards/ Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks delivered remarks at the DOD's Office of Inspector General annual awards ceremony. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 15:31:41 GMT Kathleen H. Hicks https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3455833/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-remarks-at-the-dod-oig-annual-awards/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3452711/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-commandant-of-the-mar/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III provided remarks at the relinquishment of office ceremony for Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger at Marine Barracks Washington. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 15:18:00 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3452711/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-commandant-of-the-mar/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3453017/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-an-oath-of-enlistment-cer/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III gave remarks during an oath of enlistment ceremony at Baltimore Military Entrance Processing Station, Fort Meade, Md. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 17:32:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3453017/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-an-oath-of-enlistment-cer/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3434315/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-remarks-for-the-presidential-rank/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks honored the Defense Department's recipients of the 2021 and 2022 Presidential Rank Awards. Wed, 21 Jun 2023 15:32:00 GMT Kathleen H. Hicks https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3434315/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-remarks-for-the-presidential-rank/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3431697/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-remarks-for-the-us-merchant-marin/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks delivered remarks at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy commencement in Kings Point, N.Y. Sat, 17 Jun 2023 14:26:00 GMT Dr. Kathleen Hicks https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3431697/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-remarks-for-the-us-merchant-marin/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3428745/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-13th-ukraine/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered opening remarks at the start of the 13th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Brussels. Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:26:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3428745/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-13th-ukraine/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3425053/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-a-celebration-of-the-75th/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks during a ceremony commemorating to 75th anniversary of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act of 1948. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 17:06:00 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3425053/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-a-celebration-of-the-75th/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3425037/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-at-a-celebration-of-th/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks delivered remarks to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act during a ceremony at the Pentagon. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 17:02:00 GMT Kathleen H. Hicks https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3425037/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-at-a-celebration-of-th/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/3420642/prepared-remarks-gen-richardson-opening-remarks-at-the-caribbean-nations-securi/ CANSEC 2023 OPENING REMARKS, AS PREPAREDDELIVERED BY GEN. LAURA RICHARDSON, COMMANDER, U.S. SOUTHERN COMMANDJUNE 6, 2023 IN MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA Good Morning!  Wah Gwaan! What a pleasure to be back in Jamaica, gathered with so many of our Partners, Allies, and friends to discuss the many important issues facing our region.  I want to thank each of you for being here for Wed, 07 Jun 2023 19:37:53 GMT Press Operations https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/3420642/prepared-remarks-gen-richardson-opening-remarks-at-the-caribbean-nations-securi/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3417715/the-torch-of-freedom-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-commemo/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's remarks (as prepared) commemorating the 79th anniversary of D-Day at The American Cemetery in Normandy, France. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 10:37:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3417715/the-torch-of-freedom-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-commemo/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3415839/a-shared-vision-for-the-indo-pacific-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-au/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's remarks at the Shangri-La Dialogue. Sat, 03 Jun 2023 03:16:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3415839/a-shared-vision-for-the-indo-pacific-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-au/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3409475/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-national-memorial-day/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III gave remarks at the National Memorial Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery, Va. Mon, 29 May 2023 17:26:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3409475/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-national-memorial-day/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3408771/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-united-states-naval-a/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's remarks at the United States Naval Academy Commencement. Fri, 26 May 2023 16:03:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3408771/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-united-states-naval-a/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3407082/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-12th-ukraine/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at the 12th Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting. Thu, 25 May 2023 13:10:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3407082/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-12th-ukraine/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3406446/assistant-secretary-of-defense-for-strategy-plans-and-capabilities-dr-mara-karl/ Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans and Capabilities Mara Karlin's gave remarks at the 3rd Annual Middle East Institute Centcom Conference. Wed, 24 May 2023 19:39:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3406446/assistant-secretary-of-defense-for-strategy-plans-and-capabilities-dr-mara-karl/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3404500/assistant-secretary-of-defense-for-strategy-plans-and-capabilities-dr-mara-karl/ The assistant secretary of defense for strategy, plans and capabilities delivered virtual remarks to attendees of the Black Sea and Balkans Forum. Sat, 20 May 2023 03:59:00 GMT Mara E. Karlin, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans and Capabilities https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3404500/assistant-secretary-of-defense-for-strategy-plans-and-capabilities-dr-mara-karl/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3397138/opening-testimony-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-before-the-senate/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's opening testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee. Tue, 16 May 2023 19:30:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3397138/opening-testimony-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-before-the-senate/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3394673/a-summons-to-service-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-faye/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at the commencement ceremony for the Fayetteville State University graduation. Sat, 13 May 2023 13:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3394673/a-summons-to-service-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-faye/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3392603/opening-testimony-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-before-the-senate/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's opening testimony before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense Hearing. Thu, 11 May 2023 15:37:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3392603/opening-testimony-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-before-the-senate/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3390220/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-keynote-address-at-the-ash-carter-ex/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks gave a keynote address at the Ash Carter Exchange on Innovation and National Security. Tue, 09 May 2023 21:54:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3390220/deputy-secretary-of-defense-kathleen-hicks-keynote-address-at-the-ash-carter-ex/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3388194/undersecretary-of-defense-for-personnel-and-readiness-speaks-at-the-usna-alumni/ Hello everyone and thanks for inviting me to speak today.  I want to begin by thanking all of you for your selfless service to our nation.  For those of you who might not know, I'm a former naval officer, and it means a lot for me to come and speak to all of you today. I'm sorry that I can't join you tonight for the Gala.However, I would just like to mention that Secretary Sat, 29 Apr 2023 17:59:00 GMT the Honorable Gilbert Cisneros Jr., Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3388194/undersecretary-of-defense-for-personnel-and-readiness-speaks-at-the-usna-alumni/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Saying/Article/3375213/proven-warfighting-capabilities-delivered-at-the-speed-of-need/ The enduring mission of the DOD is to provide the military forces necessary to deter war and ensure our Nation’s security. Test and Evaluation (T&E) is critical to mission success: It enables the delivery of proven, combat-ready systems needed to enable the future Joint Force. With the ever increasing complexity of the multi-domain operating environment, our T&E tools, Wed, 26 Apr 2023 18:47:11 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Saying/Article/3375213/proven-warfighting-capabilities-delivered-at-the-speed-of-need/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Saying/Article/3375179/data-driven-modeling-and-simulation-to-test-the-internet-of-war-things/ Our warfighters need an integrated view from the sea floor to space and through cyberspace to defeat our adversaries and safeguard our Nation.  Comprehensive live testing of these capabilities is not possible due to environmental, fiscal, safety, classification, and ethical constraints, and so our evaluations will become more dependent on modeling and simulation (M&S) to Wed, 26 Apr 2023 18:33:47 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Saying/Article/3375179/data-driven-modeling-and-simulation-to-test-the-internet-of-war-things/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3369867/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-11th-ukraine/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered welcome remarks during the 11th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Ramstein, Germany. Fri, 21 Apr 2023 08:24:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3369867/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-11th-ukraine/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3369340/deputy-undersecretary-of-defense-for-personnel-and-readiness-speaks-at-the-syra/ Ashish Vazirani, deputy undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, addresses today's recruiting challenges and the value of service. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 18:14:00 GMT Hon. Ashish Vazirani, Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3369340/deputy-undersecretary-of-defense-for-personnel-and-readiness-speaks-at-the-syra/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3367036/assistant-secretary-of-defense-dr-john-f-plumb-remarks-at-the-space-foundations/ Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy John F. Plumb gave a speech on normalizing space as an operation domain during the Space Foundation's 38th Space Symposium. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 20:34:00 GMT John F. Plumb, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3367036/assistant-secretary-of-defense-dr-john-f-plumb-remarks-at-the-space-foundations/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3369461/dod-general-counsel-remarks-at-us-cyber-command-legal-conference/ The DOD General Counsel delivered remarks at the U.S. Cyber Command Legal Conference. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 19:30:00 GMT Hon. Caroline Krass https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3369461/dod-general-counsel-remarks-at-us-cyber-command-legal-conference/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3344458/opening-testimony-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-before-the-house-a/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered an opening statement at a budget hearing before the House Armed Services Committee. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 14:33:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3344458/opening-testimony-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-before-the-house-a/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3342963/opening-testimony-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-before-the-senate/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered an opening statement at a budget hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:34:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3342963/opening-testimony-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-before-the-senate/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3338649/opening-testimony-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-before-the-house-a/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered testimony before the House Appropriations Committee. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:39:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3338649/opening-testimony-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-before-the-house-a/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3329644/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-tenth-ukraine/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered opening remarks at the tenth meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. Wed, 15 Mar 2023 15:05:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3329644/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-tenth-ukraine/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3326028/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-remarks-for-the-department-of-the/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks delivered remarks for the Department of the Air Force Women's Air and Space Power Symposium. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 20:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3326028/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-remarks-for-the-department-of-the/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/3326284/sasc-fiscal-year-2024-us-strategic-command-and-us-space-command-posture-hearing/ REED:  Let me call the hearing to order. Good morning. The committee meets today to receive testimony from General Anthony Cotton, Commander of US Strategic Command or STRATCOM and General James Dickinson, Commander of USSPACECOM. Gentlemen, thank you for your service to the nation and please extend my thanks and thanks to all the members of the committee to the men and Thu, 09 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/3326284/sasc-fiscal-year-2024-us-strategic-command-and-us-space-command-posture-hearing/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/3325743/hasc-sf-subcommittee-fiscal-year-2024-strategic-forces-posture-hearing/ HASC-SF Subcommittee Hearing Fiscal Year 2024 Strategic Forces Posture Hearing Wed, 08 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/3325743/hasc-sf-subcommittee-fiscal-year-2024-strategic-forces-posture-hearing/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3314538/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-keynote-remarks-at-georgetownduke/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks delivered keynote remarks at the Georgetown/Duke Conference, "The All-Volunteer Force at 50: Civil-Military Challenges and Opportunities." Wed, 01 Mar 2023 01:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3314538/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-keynote-remarks-at-georgetownduke/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3302181/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-remarks-at-white-house-black-hist/ Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks delivered remarks at the White House Black History Month event with student veterans and ROTC students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 19:52:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3302181/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-remarks-at-white-house-black-hist/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3299109/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-remarks-at-the-reserve-forces-pol/ Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks gave remarks for the Reserve Forces Policy Board meeting. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:18:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3299109/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-remarks-at-the-reserve-forces-pol/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3297356/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-ninth-ukraine/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivers opening remarks at a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. Tue, 14 Feb 2023 12:02:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3297356/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-ninth-ukraine/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3296938/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-remarks-at-the-presidents-interag/ Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks delivered remarks at a meeting of the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Human Trafficking in Persons. Mon, 13 Feb 2023 20:25:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3296938/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-remarks-at-the-presidents-interag/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3296013/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-black-engineer-of-the/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at the Black Engineer of the Year award ceremony in National Harbor, Md. Sun, 12 Feb 2023 03:09:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3296013/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-black-engineer-of-the/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3284191/director-of-administration-management-michael-donley-remarks-at-the-defense-man/ Director of Administration & Management Michael Donley gave remarks at the Defense Management Institute kick-off event. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:24:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3284191/director-of-administration-management-michael-donley-remarks-at-the-defense-man/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3279936/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-virtual-remarks-at-foreign-policy/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks delivered remarks at Foreign Policy for America NextGen Initiative's "A Conversation With the DSD." Thu, 26 Jan 2023 23:05:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3279936/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-virtual-remarks-at-foreign-policy/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3275259/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-announcement-of-howar/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at the Announcement of Howard University's University-Affiliated Research Center. Mon, 23 Jan 2023 21:59:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3275259/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-announcement-of-howar/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3273016/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-eighth-ukrain/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered opening remarks at the eighth meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Fri, 20 Jan 2023 11:25:36 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3273016/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-eighth-ukrain/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3266449/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-memorial-service-for/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III provided remarks at the memorial service for the late Secretary of Defense Ash Carter in Washington, D.C. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 18:42:32 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3266449/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-memorial-service-for/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3264271/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-aipac-political-leade/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III gave remarks at the AIPAC Political Leadership Forum. Tue, 10 Jan 2023 22:11:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3264271/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-aipac-political-leade/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Saying/Article/3254156/uncertainty-analysis-demonstration-a-missile-case-study/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/Portals/97/pub/articles/Uncertainty Analysis article v1 20221202.pdf Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:09:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Saying/Article/3254156/uncertainty-analysis-demonstration-a-missile-case-study/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/3245902/us-strategic-command-change-of-command/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                                09 December 2022                                                                                    Location: Offutt Air Force Base, NebraskaEvent:  U.S. Strategic Command Change of Command         Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander of U.S. Wed, 14 Dec 2022 16:12:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/3245902/us-strategic-command-change-of-command/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3241858/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-us-strategic-command/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III provided remarks at the U.S. Strategic Command Change of Command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. Fri, 09 Dec 2022 19:22:44 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3241858/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-us-strategic-command/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3235391/the-decisive-decade-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-r/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered a keynote address at the Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, Calif. Sat, 03 Dec 2022 22:27:00 GMT Simi Valley, California https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3235391/the-decisive-decade-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-r/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3235260/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-unveiling-of-the-b-21/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at a ceremony to unveil the B-21 Bomber. Sat, 03 Dec 2022 02:03:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3235260/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-unveiling-of-the-b-21/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3224089/why-ukraine-matters-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-h/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered the keynote address at the Halifax International Security Forum in Halifax, Canada. Sat, 19 Nov 2022 18:48:00 GMT Halifax, Canada https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3224089/why-ukraine-matters-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-h/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3223837/remarks-by-under-secretary-of-defense-for-policy-dr-colin-kahl-at-the-iiss-mana/ Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl gave remarks at the IISS Manama Dialogue. Fri, 18 Nov 2022 21:56:48 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3223837/remarks-by-under-secretary-of-defense-for-policy-dr-colin-kahl-at-the-iiss-mana/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3219885/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-seventh-ukrai/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III provided remarks during the seventh meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:14:42 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3219885/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-seventh-ukrai/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3217001/veterans-day-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-40th-ann/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III gave remarks at the 40th Anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Veterans Day. Fri, 11 Nov 2022 21:18:58 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3217001/veterans-day-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-40th-ann/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3207538/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-chief-of-space-operat/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at a Space Force change of responsibility ceremony. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:34:32 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3207538/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-chief-of-space-operat/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3206605/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-h-hicks-remarks-at-the-dod-gao-high-ris/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks' gave remarks at the DOD-GAO High-Risk Summit. Tue, 01 Nov 2022 18:44:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3206605/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-h-hicks-remarks-at-the-dod-gao-high-ris/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3196776/assistant-secretary-of-defense-for-indo-pacific-security-affairs-dr-ely-ratner/ Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Dr. Ely Ratner delivered remarks virtually at the Mt. Fuji Dialogue. Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3196776/assistant-secretary-of-defense-for-indo-pacific-security-affairs-dr-ely-ratner/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3193792/deputy-defense-secretary-kathleen-h-hicks-remarks-at-the-42nd-annual-department/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks delivered virtual remarks at the the 42nd annual DOD Disability Awards Ceremony. Thu, 20 Oct 2022 18:13:38 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3193792/deputy-defense-secretary-kathleen-h-hicks-remarks-at-the-42nd-annual-department/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3189676/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-25th-anniversary-cere/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at the 25th Anniversary Ceremony for the Military Women's Memorial. Sat, 15 Oct 2022 17:42:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3189676/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-25th-anniversary-cere/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3185283/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-sixth-ukraine/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III made opening remarks before a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Brussels. Wed, 12 Oct 2022 11:42:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3185283/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-sixth-ukraine/ https://www.in.ng.mil/News/Message-to-the-Force/Article/3180072/the-strong-bond-program-has-a-new-name-building-strong-and-ready-teams-bsrt/ The Strong Bond program has a new name; Building Strong and Ready Teams (BSRT) and we are hosting our first Leadership training event on 4 Nov 2022. This training looks at Trust and how it affects us as leaders. We will be hosting this event at a Equine Therapy Center and will be using the horses in a unique way to emphasis the classroom content. When: 4 Nov 2022Time: 0800 Wed, 05 Oct 2022 13:16:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.in.ng.mil/News/Message-to-the-Force/Article/3180072/the-strong-bond-program-has-a-new-name-building-strong-and-ready-teams-bsrt/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3161279/under-secretary-of-defense-for-policy-dr-colin-kahls-remarks-at-the-extended-de/ Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl's remarks at the extended Deterrence Strategy and Consultation Group. Fri, 16 Sep 2022 18:15:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3161279/under-secretary-of-defense-for-policy-dr-colin-kahls-remarks-at-the-extended-de/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3161185/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-pentagon-ceremony-on/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at the Pentagon on National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Fri, 16 Sep 2022 17:53:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3161185/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-pentagon-ceremony-on/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/3161068/prepared-remarks-gen-richardson-opening-remarks-at-the-south-american-defense-c/ SOUTHDEC 2022 opening remarksGen. Laura Richardson, commander of U.S. Southern CommandSept. 14th, 2022 | Quito, EcuadorBuenos dias! Bom gia! Goedemorgen! And Good Morning!Ambassador Baki, Minister Lara, LTG Proano, thank you for welcoming us to your beautiful country for this year’s South American Defense Conference, SOUTHDEC.It’s such an honor, and a pleasure, to be here Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:52:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/3161068/prepared-remarks-gen-richardson-opening-remarks-at-the-south-american-defense-c/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3157670/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-remarks-at-the-white-house-summit/ Deputy Secretary Of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks delivered remarks at the White House Summit on Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing. Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:15:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3157670/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-remarks-at-the-white-house-summit/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3154568/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-pentagon-ceremony-to/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at the Pentagon Ceremony to Honor the Fallen of 9/11. Sun, 11 Sep 2022 14:50:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3154568/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-pentagon-ceremony-to/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3151796/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-fifth-ukraine/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered opening remarks at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, for the fifth meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:13:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3151796/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-fifth-ukraine/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3144792/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-us-special-operations-com/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III gave remarks at U.S. Special Operations Command Change of Command Ceremony. Tue, 30 Aug 2022 23:00:00 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3144792/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-us-special-operations-com/ https://www.in.ng.mil/News/Message-to-the-Force/Article/3143791/armyignited-20-launched-on-monday-august-29th/ On 8/29/22 when IgnitED 2.0 launched, there were two initial steps that Soldiers need to complete: 1) Create an Account and 2) Create an Education Goal.  Frequently Asked Questions:  1) How do I create an account on ArmyIgnitED 2.0 once it launched on 8/29/22?  Visit the new ArmyIgnitED website, www.armyignited.army.mil, and click on “Login." This will register your CAC to Tue, 30 Aug 2022 13:47:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.in.ng.mil/News/Message-to-the-Force/Article/3143791/armyignited-20-launched-on-monday-august-29th/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3185067/remarks-by-gen-daniel-r-hokanson-chief-of-the-national-guard-bureau-at-the-144t/ Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, gave remarks at the 144th General Conference of the National Guard Association of the United States. Sat, 27 Aug 2022 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3185067/remarks-by-gen-daniel-r-hokanson-chief-of-the-national-guard-bureau-at-the-144t/ https://www.in.ng.mil/News/Message-to-the-Force/Article/3132344/the-novavax-vaccine/ The Novavax vaccine plays an important role among Service Members who are hesitant with either MRNA or viral vector vaccine development and production. The vaccine is now available for the INNG, providing a more familiar type of COVID-19 vaccine technology. The Novavax vaccine series will satisfy DoD vaccine requirements. The Novavax vaccine consists of two doses in the Thu, 18 Aug 2022 16:11:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.in.ng.mil/News/Message-to-the-Force/Article/3132344/the-novavax-vaccine/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3133974/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-remarks-on-american-innovation-at/ Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks gave remarks on American innovation at Purdue University. Thu, 18 Aug 2022 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3133974/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-remarks-on-american-innovation-at/ https://www.in.ng.mil/News/Message-to-the-Force/Article/3128327/message-from-bg-mann/ Hoosier Guardsmen, we are updating and advancing everything we do: from facilities & armories to the way we develop our leaders and how we communicate with you. We are also updating our capabilities to add cyber-security units that will protect our State and Nation. I want you to be armed with the latest information about the organization in which you serve. Our texting Mon, 15 Aug 2022 19:14:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.in.ng.mil/News/Message-to-the-Force/Article/3128327/message-from-bg-mann/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/3126694/2022-space-and-missile-defense-symposium/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                                  11 Aug 2022Location: Huntsville, AlabamaEvent:  Space and Missile Defense Symposium 2022           Gen. Donahue (ret): Now we are honored to welcome a native son of Alabama Adm. Charles Richard Adm. Richard is actually really a local he's Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:34:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/3126694/2022-space-and-missile-defense-symposium/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3120796/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-us-africa-commands-change/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at a change of command ceremony for U.S. Africa Command. Tue, 09 Aug 2022 09:13:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3120796/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-us-africa-commands-change/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/3110345/2022-deterrence-symposium-closing-remarks/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                                  28 Jul 2022Location: La Vista, NebraskaEvent:  2022 Strategic Deterrence Symposium - Closing RemarksAdm. Charles Richard, commander of U.S. Strategic Command: So first I'd like to start off just by thanking everyone for your participation Thu, 28 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/3110345/2022-deterrence-symposium-closing-remarks/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/3110067/2022-deterrence-symposium-adm-richard-media-availability/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                                  28 Jul 2022Location: La Vista, NebraskaEvent:  2022 Strategic Deterrence Symposium - Media AvailabilityAdm. Charles Richard, commander of U.S. Strategic Command: So thank y'all for joining me this afternoon. As you've seen, we're up to a Wed, 27 Jul 2022 16:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/3110067/2022-deterrence-symposium-adm-richard-media-availability/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/3138702/2022-deterrence-symposium-opening-remarks/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                                  27 Jul 2022Location: La Vista, NebraskaEvent:  2022 Strategic Deterrence Symposium - Opening RemarksAdm. Charles Richard, commander of U.S. Strategic Command: Thank you. Thank you very much. The old guy been doing this for a long time. So, Wed, 27 Jul 2022 13:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/3138702/2022-deterrence-symposium-opening-remarks/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3105549/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-conference-of-defense/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at the Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas in Brazil. Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:05:30 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3105549/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-conference-of-defense/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3104700/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-remarks-at-the-white-house-chips/ Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks' remarks at the White House CHIPS-Plus Act event. Mon, 25 Jul 2022 21:21:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3104700/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-remarks-at-the-white-house-chips/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3098918/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-fourth-ukrain/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered opening remarks at the fourth meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:34:20 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3098918/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-fourth-ukrain/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3094706/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-unveiling-of-the-pent/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's remarks at the unveiling of the Pentagon portrait of Former Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper. Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:27:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3094706/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-unveiling-of-the-pent/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3084899/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-a-hall-of-heroes-inductio/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III gave remarks at a Hall of Heroes Induction Ceremony for Six Medal of Honor Recipients. Wed, 06 Jul 2022 21:20:51 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3084899/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-a-hall-of-heroes-inductio/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3081478/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-us-european-commands-chan/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at U.S. European Command's change of command ceremony in Stuttgart, Germany. Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:39:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3081478/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-us-european-commands-chan/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3064904/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-ukraine-defen/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivers opening remarks at the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:49:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3064904/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-ukraine-defen/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3062418/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-remarks-at-the-army-247th-birthda/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks spoke at a cake-cutting and reenlistment ceremony for the Army's 247th birthday celebration. Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3062418/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-remarks-at-the-army-247th-birthda/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3059852/remarks-at-the-shangri-la-dialogue-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-a/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Sat, 11 Jun 2022 04:00:00 GMT Lloyd J. Austin https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3059852/remarks-at-the-shangri-la-dialogue-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-a/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3055094/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-remarks-at-dod-lgbtq-pride-month/ Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks gave remarks at the Defense Department LGBTQ+ Pride month event. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 16:23:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3055094/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-remarks-at-dod-lgbtq-pride-month/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3049952/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-remarks-at-the-white-house-global/ Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks gave remarks at the White House Global Water Security Action Plan Rollout Event. Wed, 01 Jun 2022 21:08:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3049952/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-remarks-at-the-white-house-global/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3046985/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-national-memorial-day/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's remarks at the National Memorial Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery. Mon, 30 May 2022 17:30:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3046985/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-national-memorial-day/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3046911/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-taps-national-militar/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's remarks at the TAPS National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp. Sun, 29 May 2022 01:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3046911/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-taps-national-militar/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3044274/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-us-air-force-academy/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III gave remarks at the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation. Wed, 25 May 2022 22:36:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3044274/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-us-air-force-academy/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3039532/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-remarks-at-the-university-of-mary/ Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks' gave remarks at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy commencement ceremony. Fri, 20 May 2022 22:58:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3039532/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-remarks-at-the-university-of-mary/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3038742/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-remarks-at-the-national-capital-r/ Deputy Defense Secretary Dr. Kathleen Hicks' remarks at the National Capital Region Joint Commissioning Ceremony. Fri, 20 May 2022 15:06:00 GMT Kathleen H. Hicks https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3038742/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-remarks-at-the-national-capital-r/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3023001/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-remarks-on-the-national-defense-s/ Deputy Defense Secretary Dr. Kathleen Hicks delivered remarks on the U.S. National Defense Strategy and Fiscal Year 2023 budget request at the Reagan Institute in Washington, D.C. Fri, 06 May 2022 16:53:32 GMT Kathleen H. Hicks https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3023001/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-remarks-on-the-national-defense-s/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/3022919/pentagon-press-corp-briefing-with-gen-vanherck-and-adm-richard/ Pentagon Press Corp Briefing with Gen. VanHerck and Adm. Richard Thu, 05 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/3022919/pentagon-press-corp-briefing-with-gen-vanherck-and-adm-richard/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/3022885/senate-armed-services-committee-hearing-nuclear-weapons-council/ Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing: Nuclear Weapons Council Wed, 04 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/3022885/senate-armed-services-committee-hearing-nuclear-weapons-council/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3010300/secretary-austins-opening-remarks-at-the-ukraine-defense-consultative-group-ram/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's opening remarks at the Ukraine Defense Consultative Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 13:39:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3010300/secretary-austins-opening-remarks-at-the-ukraine-defense-consultative-group-ram/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3008739/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-h-hicks-at-harvard-business/ Deputy Defense Secretary Dr. Kathleen H. Hicks' remarks at Harvard Business School's Technology and National Security Conference. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 20:30:00 GMT Kathleen H. Hicks https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3008739/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-h-hicks-at-harvard-business/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3003442/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-h-hicks-on-the-new-us-commit/ Remarks by Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen H. Hicks on the new U.S. commitment not to conduct destructive direct-ascent anti-satellite missile testing. Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Kathleen H. Hicks https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3003442/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-h-hicks-on-the-new-us-commit/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Saying/Article/3021171/director-guertin-on-fedscoop-radios-the-daily-scoop-podcast/ In his first public interview since becoming the DOT&E, Nick Guertin starts to peel back the layers of how DoD will revolutionize T&E.  Listen to the podcast for his thoughts on assessing cyber survivability, T&E of interoperability, and the “shift left” concept for operational testing engagement in the full system life cycle. Mon, 11 Apr 2022 15:25:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Saying/Article/3021171/director-guertin-on-fedscoop-radios-the-daily-scoop-podcast/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3008588/secretary-of-defense-budget-posture-hearing-opening-testimony-at-the-senate-arm/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the fiscal year 2023 defense budget request. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3008588/secretary-of-defense-budget-posture-hearing-opening-testimony-at-the-senate-arm/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3008563/secretary-of-defense-budget-posture-hearing-opening-testimony-at-the-house-arme/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III testified before the House Armed Services Committee on the fiscal year 2023 defense budget request. Tue, 05 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3008563/secretary-of-defense-budget-posture-hearing-opening-testimony-at-the-house-arme/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3008604/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-remarks-at-us-central-command-change-of/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke at a change of command ceremony for U.S. Central Command. Fri, 01 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3008604/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-remarks-at-us-central-command-change-of/ http://www.spacecom.mil/Newsroom/Speeches/Speech-Display/Article/2973155/testimony-on-united-states-strategic-command-and-united-states-space-command-in/ Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you, Chairman Reed and members of the Senate Armed Services Committee.  As always, I am honored today to represent the approximately 18,000 men and women of the United States Space Command.  We are a joint and diverse team of professionals who value the honorable service of everyone within our ranks.Today we are not only in Mon, 21 Mar 2022 19:46:00 GMT Staff Report http://www.spacecom.mil/Newsroom/Speeches/Speech-Display/Article/2973155/testimony-on-united-states-strategic-command-and-united-states-space-command-in/ http://www.spacecom.mil/Newsroom/Speeches/Speech-Display/Article/2973048/house-armed-services-subcommittee-on-strategic-forces-holds-hearing-on-strategi/ Gen. James Dickinson, U.S. Space Command commander, opening remarks at House Armed Services Subcommittee opening remarks Mar. 1, 2022. Mon, 21 Mar 2022 19:01:00 GMT Staff Report http://www.spacecom.mil/Newsroom/Speeches/Speech-Display/Article/2973048/house-armed-services-subcommittee-on-strategic-forces-holds-hearing-on-strategi/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3008620/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-h-hicks-virtual-remarks-at-south-by-sou/ Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen H. Hicks delivered remarks virtually at the South by Southwest Kickoff at the Army Software Factory. Sat, 12 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT Dr. Kathleen H. Hicks https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3008620/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-h-hicks-virtual-remarks-at-south-by-sou/ https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/2963327/gen-lacamera-statement-senate-armed-services-committee/ General Paul J. LaCamera's statement to the Senate Armed Services Committee on March 10, 2022 in regards to Fiscal Year 2023. Fri, 11 Mar 2022 02:28:33 GMT Statement of General Paul J. LaCamera https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/2963327/gen-lacamera-statement-senate-armed-services-committee/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/2960836/us-strategic-command-and-us-space-command-sasc-testimony/ REED:  I may call this hearing to order. Good morning. The committee meets today to receive testimony from Admiral Charles Richard, Commander of U.S. Strategic Command STRATCOM and General James Dickinson, Commander of U.S. Space Command or SPACECOM. Mr. Richard, General Dickinson I want to thank you for your service to our nation and I would like to extend my thanks to Wed, 09 Mar 2022 16:10:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/2960836/us-strategic-command-and-us-space-command-sasc-testimony/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3008628/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-h-hicks-remarks-at-worldwide-logistics/ Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen H. Hicks delivered remarks at the Worldwide Logistics Symposium 2022. Tue, 08 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT Dr. Kathleen H. Hicks https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3008628/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-h-hicks-remarks-at-worldwide-logistics/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/2959753/hasc-sf-subcommittee-hearing-fiscal-year-2023-strategic-forces-posture-hearing/ COOPER:  (OFF-MIKE) Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command.The war in Ukraine is a tragic reminder of the importance of our work which, as I've always said, is arguably the most important and technical of any committee in the House. Vladimir Putin's recent announcement that he was placing his nuclear forces on alert made clear to the world the risks Tue, 01 Mar 2022 20:42:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/2959753/hasc-sf-subcommittee-hearing-fiscal-year-2023-strategic-forces-posture-hearing/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/2921103/prepared-remarks-gen-richardson-opening-remarks-at-2022-central-american-securi/ CENTSEC Belize Opening Remarks (as prepared) |  Belize City, Belize  | Delivered Feb. 1, 2022Army Gen. Laura Richardson, Commander of U.S. Southern CommandGood morning, everyone! Muy buenos días a todos! I am so happy to be here today – and see so many of our important Partner Nation Friends!I want to thank you Brigadier General Loria and the Government of Belize for Wed, 02 Feb 2022 21:03:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/2921103/prepared-remarks-gen-richardson-opening-remarks-at-2022-central-american-securi/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2891186/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-us-japan-security-consult/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III gave remarks at the U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee ("2+2") Meeting. Thu, 06 Jan 2022 22:50:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2891186/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-us-japan-security-consult/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2878213/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-a-hall-of-heroes-inductio/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's remarks at a Hall of Heroes induction ceremony for three Medal of Honor recipients. Fri, 17 Dec 2021 18:27:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2878213/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-a-hall-of-heroes-inductio/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Saying/Article/3021159/dr-raymond-otoole-addresses-technology-revolution-vs-evolution-and-more-fully-e/ Dr. Raymond O’Toole Addresses Technology Revolution vs. Evolution and More Fully Engaging with Industry and Academia  Tue, 14 Dec 2021 16:23:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Saying/Article/3021159/dr-raymond-otoole-addresses-technology-revolution-vs-evolution-and-more-fully-e/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Saying/Article/3021152/dr-sandra-hobson-how-is-te-transforming-to-adequately-assess-dod-systems-in-com/ Dr. Sandra Hobson: How is T&E Transforming to Adequately Assess DOD Systems in Complex Operating Environments?  Tue, 07 Dec 2021 16:22:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Saying/Article/3021152/dr-sandra-hobson-how-is-te-transforming-to-adequately-assess-dod-systems-in-com/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2861931/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-reagan-national-defen/ Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Reagan National Defense Forum. Sun, 05 Dec 2021 00:05:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2861931/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-reagan-national-defen/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2849921/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-on-middle-east-security-at-t/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered a policy speech on the Middle East during the Manama Dialogue in Bahrain. Sat, 20 Nov 2021 13:11:00 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2849921/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-on-middle-east-security-at-t/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2827804/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-remarks-at-us-southern-commands-change/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at a change of command ceremony for U.S. Southern Command. Fri, 29 Oct 2021 22:15:00 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2827804/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-remarks-at-us-southern-commands-change/ https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Saying/Article/3021552/senate-armed-services-committee-holds-hearing-on-nominations/ Watch Director Guertin’s confirmation hearing to learn more about him and his goals for operational test and evaluation. Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:38:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.dote.osd.mil/News/What-DOT-Es-Saying/Article/3021552/senate-armed-services-committee-holds-hearing-on-nominations/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2812029/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-remarks-at-the-ustranscom-change-of-com/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at the Transportation Command change-of-command ceremony at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Fri, 15 Oct 2021 18:08:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2812029/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-remarks-at-the-ustranscom-change-of-com/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/2798735/2021-us-strategic-command-deterrence-symposium-closing-remarks/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 13 September 2021 Location: US Strategic Command (virtual) Event: US Strategic Command Deterrence Symposium Closing Remarks Mon, 04 Oct 2021 16:44:00 GMT Edited for Clarity https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/2798735/2021-us-strategic-command-deterrence-symposium-closing-remarks/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2791954/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-remarks-before-the-senate-armed-service/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's remarks before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Tue, 28 Sep 2021 21:22:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2791954/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-remarks-before-the-senate-armed-service/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/2780241/2021-us-strategic-command-deterrence-symposium-fireside-chat/ 2021 US Strategic Command Deterrence Symposium, Fireside Chat Fri, 17 Sep 2021 18:37:00 GMT Edited for Clarity https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/2780241/2021-us-strategic-command-deterrence-symposium-fireside-chat/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2780230/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-remarks-at-national-powmia-recognition/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 18:32:23 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2780230/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-remarks-at-national-powmia-recognition/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/2779822/2021-us-strategic-command-deterrence-symposium-opening-remarks/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                                                                                                       13 September 2021 Location: US Strategic Command (virtual)Event:  US Strategic Command Deterrence Symposium Opening RemarksBG Weidner: Good afternoon, Ladies and Fri, 17 Sep 2021 15:26:00 GMT Edited for Clarity https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/2779822/2021-us-strategic-command-deterrence-symposium-opening-remarks/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2771550/chairman-of-the-joint-chiefs-of-staff-remarks-at-the-september-11th-observance/ Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delivered remarks at the 9/11 observance at the Pentagon. Sat, 11 Sep 2021 15:23:52 GMT General Mark A. Milley, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2771550/chairman-of-the-joint-chiefs-of-staff-remarks-at-the-september-11th-observance/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2771546/secretary-of-defense-remarks-in-commemoration-of-those-lost-20-years-ago-on-911/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at the 9/11 observance at the Pentagon. Sat, 11 Sep 2021 15:14:08 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2771546/secretary-of-defense-remarks-in-commemoration-of-those-lost-20-years-ago-on-911/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2771106/deputy-secretary-of-defense-hicks-remarks-at-911-20th-anniversary-pentagon-empl/ Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks delivered remarks at the 9/11 20th Anniversary observance ceremony at the Pentagon. Fri, 10 Sep 2021 19:24:00 GMT Dr. Kathleen Hicks https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2771106/deputy-secretary-of-defense-hicks-remarks-at-911-20th-anniversary-pentagon-empl/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2765535/secretary-of-defense-austin-and-chairman-of-the-joint-chiefs-of-staff-gen-mille/ Secretary Of Defense Lloyd J. Austin and Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs Of Staff, made remarks on the end of the military mission in Afghanistan. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 22:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III; Joint Chiefs Of Staff Chairman General Mark Milley; Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2765535/secretary-of-defense-austin-and-chairman-of-the-joint-chiefs-of-staff-gen-mille/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2747709/remarks-of-mr-john-d-hill-performing-the-duties-of-assistant-secretary-of-defen/ Mr. John D. Hill, performing the duties of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy, spoke at the 36th Space Symposium. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 22:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2747709/remarks-of-mr-john-d-hill-performing-the-duties-of-assistant-secretary-of-defen/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/2742875/2021-space-and-missile-defense-symposium/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                                 12 Aug 2021  Venue: Von Braun Center, Huntsville, Ala.Event: Space and Missile Defense Symposium                   Adm. Charles Richard, commander of USSTRATCOM: Thank you Ronnie for the introduction.  It is a pleasure to be back in Mon, 23 Aug 2021 21:14:00 GMT Adm. Charles Richard https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/2742875/2021-space-and-missile-defense-symposium/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2714003/deputy-secretary-of-defense-hicks-remarks-at-the-national-powmia-recognition-da/ Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks delivered remarks at the National POW/MIA Recognition Day Poster Unveiling. Wed, 28 Jul 2021 01:00:00 GMT Kathleen H. Hicks https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2714003/deputy-secretary-of-defense-hicks-remarks-at-the-national-powmia-recognition-da/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2708192/secretary-of-defense-remarks-at-the-40th-international-institute-for-strategic/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered the 40th International Institute for Strategic Studies Fullerton Lecture in Singapore . Tue, 27 Jul 2021 10:30:00 GMT Lloyd J. Austin III https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2708192/secretary-of-defense-remarks-at-the-40th-international-institute-for-strategic/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2695046/secretary-of-defense-austin-remarks-at-the-global-emerging-technology-summit-of/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at the Global Emerging Technology Summit of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence. Tue, 13 Jul 2021 23:27:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2695046/secretary-of-defense-austin-remarks-at-the-global-emerging-technology-summit-of/ https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/2682062/us-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-remarks-unccfcusfk-change-of-command/ Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I’m sorry I can’t be with you in person, but I’m glad I can still join you this way. Tue, 06 Jul 2021 06:59:29 GMT Press Operations https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/2682062/us-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-remarks-unccfcusfk-change-of-command/ https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/2682073/gen-lacamera-remarks-unccfcusfk-change-of-command-ceremony/ Annyeong hashimnikka! Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening, families, friends, and honored guests.  Thank you for being here today.  This is an incredible event for my family and I, as we have this opportunity to continue to serve in the Indo-Pacific region, now here in the Republic of Korea, and to support our ironclad Alliance.  Tue, 06 Jul 2021 06:45:30 GMT Press Operations https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/2682073/gen-lacamera-remarks-unccfcusfk-change-of-command-ceremony/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2668115/secretary-of-defense-opening-testimony-at-the-house-armed-services-committee-as/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's opening statement at the House Armed Services Committee hearing on the fiscal year 2022 defense budget request. Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:43:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2668115/secretary-of-defense-opening-testimony-at-the-house-armed-services-committee-as/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/2663184/adm-faller-remarks-project-2049-conference-on-us-china-strategic-competition-in/ Chairman Shriver, Randy, Mr. Shriver, all the above, great to see you again, and great to see such a talented team. I really appreciated our time together when you were the Assistant Secretary of Defense for INDOPACOM, and your intellect and focus, and calm, cool, collected nature, despite 23-hour trips at times. Also great to see Dr. Chavez, Rebecca. Good to team up again Fri, 18 Jun 2021 14:37:00 GMT SOUTHCOM Public Affairs https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/2663184/adm-faller-remarks-project-2049-conference-on-us-china-strategic-competition-in/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2662114/secretary-of-defense-opening-testimony-at-the-senate-appropriations-committee-a/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's opening testimony at the Senate Appropriations Committee. Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:39:19 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2662114/secretary-of-defense-opening-testimony-at-the-senate-appropriations-committee-a/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2651662/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-opening-remarks-at-dod-pride-month-even/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered opening remarks during the 10th annual Pride Month event at the Pentagon. Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:16:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2651662/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-opening-remarks-at-dod-pride-month-even/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2636954/secretary-of-defense-opening-remarks-for-testimony-before-the-house-appropriati/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's opening remarks for testimony before the House Appropriations Committee. Thu, 27 May 2021 19:32:39 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2636954/secretary-of-defense-opening-remarks-for-testimony-before-the-house-appropriati/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2630071/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-delivers-keynote-remarks-at-the-d/ Deputy Defense Secretary Dr. Kathleen Hicks delivered keynote remarks at the Department of Energy's ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit. Mon, 24 May 2021 21:26:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2630071/deputy-secretary-of-defense-dr-kathleen-hicks-delivers-keynote-remarks-at-the-d/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2629652/secretary-of-defense-austin-remarks-for-the-us-military-academy-graduation-cere/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered the commencement address to the 2021 graduating class of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York. Sat, 22 May 2021 14:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2629652/secretary-of-defense-austin-remarks-for-the-us-military-academy-graduation-cere/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2592093/secretary-of-defense-remarks-for-the-us-indopacom-change-of-command/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks at the change-of-command ceremony for Indo-Pacific Command at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Fri, 30 Apr 2021 23:53:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2592093/secretary-of-defense-remarks-for-the-us-indopacom-change-of-command/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2584348/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-delivers-commencement-address-at-florid/ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered commencement remarks to Florida A&M University's Class of 2021. Sun, 25 Apr 2021 01:39:15 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2584348/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-delivers-commencement-address-at-florid/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/2582731/us-strategic-command-and-us-space-command-hasc-sf-testimony/ COOPER, JIM (D-TENN) Chairman:  (IN PROGRESS) Thanks to each one of you for being here today. We look forward to hearing from the distinguished witnesses, Ms. Melissa Dalton, acting assistant secretary of defense for Strategy, Plans and Capabilities; Adm.  Charles Richard, commander of U.S. Strategic Command; and Gen. James Dickinson, commander of the U.S. Space Command.In Thu, 22 Apr 2021 21:18:18 GMT Press Operations https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/2582731/us-strategic-command-and-us-space-command-hasc-sf-testimony/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/2582378/adm-richard-media-availability-with-pentagon-press-corps/ STAFF:  Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.  Thanks for being here.  I want to go ahead and welcome you to today's morning -- morning press conference and introduce to you the commander of the U.S. Strategic Command, Admiral Chas Richard.And sir, we'll just turn this right over to you.We'll do Q&A after his opening remarks.ADMIRAL CHARLES A. RICHARD:  Well, all right.Good Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:03:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/2582378/adm-richard-media-availability-with-pentagon-press-corps/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/2580698/us-strategic-command-and-us-space-command-sasc-testimony/ Sen. Jack REED (D-RI) Chair for SASC: Good morning.Today, the committee will receive testimony from Adm. Charles Richard, Commander at U.S. Strategic Command, or STRATCOM, and from Gen. James Dickinson, Commander, U.S. Space Command, or SPACECOM. I want to thank Adm. Richard and Gen. Dickinson for their service to our nation. I would also like to extend my thanks to the Wed, 21 Apr 2021 19:12:00 GMT As Delivered https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/2580698/us-strategic-command-and-us-space-command-sasc-testimony/ https://www.in.ng.mil/News/Message-to-the-Force/Article/2556256/our-commitment-to-the-women-of-the-indiana-national-guard/ Every woman in uniform -- whether she has carried a rifle or risen to a position of leadership -- has been part of writing Women’s History Month. Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:17:00 GMT Brigadier General Dale Lyles, The Adjutant General https://www.in.ng.mil/News/Message-to-the-Force/Article/2556256/our-commitment-to-the-women-of-the-indiana-national-guard/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/2539894/usnorthcom-ussouthcom-joint-press-briefing/ STAFF: Hey, good afternoon, everyone. I want to thank you for joining us, everyone that's here in the PBR and everyone that's joining us via Zoom.This afternoon, we have Admiral Craig Faller, the commander of USSOUTHCOM, and General Glen VanHerck, commander of U.S. Northern Command, here to speak a few words to you and take your questions. In just a moment, they will Wed, 17 Mar 2021 13:56:46 GMT Air Force General Glen D. VanHerck, Commander, U.S. Northern Command; Navy Admiral Craig S. Faller, Commander, U.S. Southern Command https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/2539894/usnorthcom-ussouthcom-joint-press-briefing/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/2466803/interview-with-the-defense-writers-group/ Mr. David Ensor, moderator for Defense Writers Group: Welcome to a Defense Writers Group conversation. It’s an honor to have you and we look forward to it. I should mention to folks on the call that in addition to Admiral Charles Richard, Commander of U.S. Strategic Command, we will also have Rear Admiral Ronald Fritzemeier, who is Director of the Nuclear Command, Control Fri, 08 Jan 2021 21:10:21 GMT Press Operations https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/2466803/interview-with-the-defense-writers-group/ https://www.in.ng.mil/News/Message-to-the-Force/Article/2442774/message-to-the-force-covid-19-vaccine-update/ Access official information and updates about the COVID-19 vaccine in Indiana. Tue, 15 Dec 2020 17:58:08 GMT Brig. Gen. Dale Lyles https://www.in.ng.mil/News/Message-to-the-Force/Article/2442774/message-to-the-force-covid-19-vaccine-update/ https://www.in.ng.mil/News/Message-to-the-Force/Article/2435543/mandatory-opsec-training-all-units-by-31-dec-2020/ ***ALL PERSONNEL in the Indiana National Guard, including service members, federal and state civilian employees and contractors from ALL UNITS are required to take MANDATORY OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC) training by 31 DEC 2020.*** Fri, 04 Dec 2020 19:56:00 GMT Brig. Gen. Dale Lyles https://www.in.ng.mil/News/Message-to-the-Force/Article/2435543/mandatory-opsec-training-all-units-by-31-dec-2020/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2435453/acting-secretary-of-defense-remarks-to-conference-of-the-defense-ministers-of-t/ Acting Defense Secretary Christopher C. Miller delivered remarks at the Conference of the Defense Ministers of the Americas. Fri, 04 Dec 2020 02:00:00 GMT Acting Defense Secretary Christopher C. Miller https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2435453/acting-secretary-of-defense-remarks-to-conference-of-the-defense-ministers-of-t/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2418226/acting-secretary-miller-announcement-on-afghanistan-and-iraq-troop-levels/ Acting Defense Secretary Christopher C. Miller announced Afghanistan and Iraq troop levels. Tue, 17 Nov 2020 20:07:00 GMT Acting Defense Secretary Christopher C. Miller https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2418226/acting-secretary-miller-announcement-on-afghanistan-and-iraq-troop-levels/ https://www.in.ng.mil/News/Message-to-the-Force/Article/2417445/fy21-502f-perstempo-guidance/ SUBJECT: FY21 502(f) PERSTEMPO guidance 1. References:a. INNG People Strategy dated Jan 2020b. USC 502(f)2. The Indiana National Guard's response and the efforts of the INNG Servicemembersto the COVID19 pandemic has been remarkable at all levels. The operations ourSoldiers and Airmen have conducted have helped save lives and livelihoods of ourfellow Hoosiers. Your Tue, 17 Nov 2020 15:30:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.in.ng.mil/News/Message-to-the-Force/Article/2417445/fy21-502f-perstempo-guidance/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2413490/acting-secretary-of-defense-miller-remarks-at-the-grand-opening-of-the-national/ Acting Defense Secretary Christopher C. Miller gave remarks at the grand opening of the National Museum of the United Stated Army. Wed, 11 Nov 2020 05:00:00 GMT Christopher C. Miller https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2413490/acting-secretary-of-defense-miller-remarks-at-the-grand-opening-of-the-national/ https://www.in.ng.mil/News/Message-to-the-Force/Article/2410715/november-message-from-the-adjutant-general/ Guardsmen, as the backbone of this organization, YOU are my #1 priority. Tue, 10 Nov 2020 14:37:00 GMT Brigadier General Dale Lyles https://www.in.ng.mil/News/Message-to-the-Force/Article/2410715/november-message-from-the-adjutant-general/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2388205/secretary-of-defense-allies-and-partners-remarks-at-atlantic-council/ Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper gave remarks at Atlantic Council. Tue, 20 Oct 2020 20:04:00 GMT Dr. Mark T. Esper https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2388205/secretary-of-defense-allies-and-partners-remarks-at-atlantic-council/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2383508/secretary-of-defense-readiness-remarks-at-heritage-foundation/ Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper gave remarks during a virtual conversation with the Heritage Foundation. Thu, 15 Oct 2020 20:00:00 GMT Dr. Mark T. Esper https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2383508/secretary-of-defense-readiness-remarks-at-heritage-foundation/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2382912/secretary-of-defense-remarks-at-the-2020-association-of-the-us-army-conference/ Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper delivered remarks at the Association of the U.S. Army’s 2020 Annual Meeting. Thu, 15 Oct 2020 14:51:00 GMT Dr. Mark T. Esper https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2382912/secretary-of-defense-remarks-at-the-2020-association-of-the-us-army-conference/ https://www.in.ng.mil/News/Message-to-the-Force/Article/2381574/indiana-state-command-sergeant-major-shetler-outlines-tags-people-first-strategy/ Indiana State Command Sergeant Major Shetler shares information about the focused internal messaging plan that will launch this month. Each quarter the Indiana national guard will have an overarching campaign theme developed to provide access to information and programs, highlight successes, and support talent management across the force. Wed, 14 Oct 2020 17:10:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.in.ng.mil/News/Message-to-the-Force/Article/2381574/indiana-state-command-sergeant-major-shetler-outlines-tags-people-first-strategy/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2377964/secretary-of-defense-remarks-at-2020-virtual-military-family-caucus-summit-as-p/ Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper spoke about the National Defense Strategy, COVID-19 and taking care of service members and their families at the 2020 Virtual Military Family Caucus Summit. Fri, 09 Oct 2020 16:59:00 GMT Dr. Mark T. Esper https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2377964/secretary-of-defense-remarks-at-2020-virtual-military-family-caucus-summit-as-p/ https://www.in.ng.mil/News/Message-to-the-Force/Article/2358340/covid-19-faq-state-guidance/ The Items below have been identified by the Contact Mapping team as the most commonly misunderstood specifics of the current published COVID-19 Guidance. If you have any additional/specific questions, please reach out to the Contact Mapping team at: ng.in.inarng.list.contact-mapping@mail.milREPORTING: You are required to report within 24 hours if: You've had contact with Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:35:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.in.ng.mil/News/Message-to-the-Force/Article/2358340/covid-19-faq-state-guidance/ http://www.nsa.gov/Press-Room/Speeches-Testimony/Article-View/Article/2367633/covid-19-privacy-and-school-recordings/ Alas, COVID-19 has changed any number of things, and virtual learning has been the best of the less-than-great choices we have for educating our children. I have participated in meetings to talk about the technology choices where we spent most of our time discussing security and a little time talking about the privacy concerns. Thu, 17 Sep 2020 14:00:00 GMT Rebecca Richards, NSA Civil Liberties Privacy and Transparency Director http://www.nsa.gov/Press-Room/Speeches-Testimony/Article-View/Article/2367633/covid-19-privacy-and-school-recordings/ Speeches https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2350362/secretary-of-defense-speech-at-rand-as-delivered/ Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper spoke about National Defense Strategy implementation at the RAND Corporation in Santa Monica, Calif. Wed, 16 Sep 2020 22:00:00 GMT Dr. Mark T. Esper https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2350362/secretary-of-defense-speech-at-rand-as-delivered/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2342193/dod-cio-remarks-at-dod-artificial-intelligence-symposium-and-exposition/ Dana Deasy, the Defense Department’s chief information officer, delivered remarks at the DOD's Artificial Intelligence Symposium and Exposition. Thu, 10 Sep 2020 12:44:00 GMT As prepared for delivery by Honorable Dana Deasy, DoD Chief Information Officer https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2342193/dod-cio-remarks-at-dod-artificial-intelligence-symposium-and-exposition/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2341130/secretary-of-defense-remarks-for-dod-artificial-intelligence-symposium-and-expo/ Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper provided lunchtime keynote remarks at the virtual 2020 Department of Defense Artificial Intelligence Symposium and Exposition. Wed, 09 Sep 2020 16:17:00 GMT Dr. Mark T. Esper https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2341130/secretary-of-defense-remarks-for-dod-artificial-intelligence-symposium-and-expo/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2334852/secretary-of-defense-remarks-for-the-commemoration-of-the-75th-anniversary-of-t/ Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper gave remarks during the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. Wed, 02 Sep 2020 20:57:00 GMT Dr. Mark T. Esper https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2334852/secretary-of-defense-remarks-for-the-commemoration-of-the-75th-anniversary-of-t/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2330263/secretary-of-defense-virtual-keynote-speech-at-apcss-as-prepared/ Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper spoke at the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Hawaii. Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:00:00 GMT Dr. Mark T. Esper https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2330263/secretary-of-defense-virtual-keynote-speech-at-apcss-as-prepared/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2307288/department-of-defense-statement-on-mid-band-spectrum/ Defense Department Chief Information Officer Dana Deasy issued a statement on mid-band spectrum. Mon, 10 Aug 2020 20:47:37 GMT Dana Deasy, Department of Defense Chief Information Officer https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2307288/department-of-defense-statement-on-mid-band-spectrum/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/2300365/interview-with-mitchell-institute-for-aerospace-studies-web-series/ Gen. Deptula (retired): Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I’m Dave Deptula, AFA’s [Air Force Association’s] Dean of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, and welcome to the next event in our Nuclear Deterrence Forum series.We are extremely fortunate and pleased to have joining us today Adm. Charles “Chas” Richard, commander of U.S. Strategic Command. Before Fri, 31 Jul 2020 01:01:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/2300365/interview-with-mitchell-institute-for-aerospace-studies-web-series/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2292081/us-european-command-force-posture-policy-press-conference-secretary-espers-open/ Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper made remarks about the U.S. European Command Force Posture Review during a press conference. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 13:14:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2292081/us-european-command-force-posture-policy-press-conference-secretary-espers-open/ https://vt.public.ng.mil/About-Us/86th-Infantry-Brigade-Combat-Team-Mountain-Leadership/Article/2277971/col-brey-hopkins/ COL Hopkins has served at every echelon from platoon to division, is a Joint Qualified Officer (3L) and is Dual Status Command qualified. Militarily, he currently serves as the Commander, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain). His civilian occupation is service as the Deputy Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Fri, 17 Jul 2020 14:48:28 GMT Press Operations https://vt.public.ng.mil/About-Us/86th-Infantry-Brigade-Combat-Team-Mountain-Leadership/Article/2277971/col-brey-hopkins/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2269970/secretary-of-defense-mark-t-esper-statement-for-the-record-as-prepared-to-the-h/ Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper addressed the House Armed Services Committee to discuss the Defense Department's role in the response to the civil unrest in the District of Columbia. Fri, 10 Jul 2020 01:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2269970/secretary-of-defense-mark-t-esper-statement-for-the-record-as-prepared-to-the-h/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2216306/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-mark-t-esper-at-icc-press-conference/ Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper gave remarks at an ICC press conference. Thu, 11 Jun 2020 15:36:29 GMT Dr. Mark T. Esper https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2216306/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-mark-t-esper-at-icc-press-conference/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2196224/secretary-of-defense-dr-mark-t-esper-remarks-for-the-2020-united-states-naval-a/ Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper spoke at a virtual commissioning ceremony for the U.S. Naval Academy class of 2020 in Annapolis, Md. Fri, 22 May 2020 19:30:38 GMT Dr. Mark T. Esper https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2196224/secretary-of-defense-dr-mark-t-esper-remarks-for-the-2020-united-states-naval-a/ https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/2097022/usfk-covid-19-archived-updates/ March 28, 2020USAG Humphreys is currently operating at HPCON Charlie Plus "C+" while all other USFK installations are operating at HPCON Charlie. Please see below for the memo from the USFK Commander, and HPCON Charlie Plus "C+" graphics.USFK HPCON Status:Health Protection Charlie and Charlie Plus Conditions Comparison:Core Tenets and HPCON Charlie Plus Information:Health Thu, 14 May 2020 04:14:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/2097022/usfk-covid-19-archived-updates/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2182076/army-gen-mark-a-milley-chairman-of-the-joint-chiefs-of-staff-remarks-for-dod-vi/ Both my parents were part of the Greatest Generation and proudly served in World War II.  My mother served with the Navy at a hospital in Seattle, taking care of the wounded returning from overseas.  My father was with the 4th Marine Division, and made the assault landings at Kwajalein, Saipan, Tinian and Iwo Jima. And although both have passed on, I carry their example of Fri, 08 May 2020 22:27:00 GMT Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2182076/army-gen-mark-a-milley-chairman-of-the-joint-chiefs-of-staff-remarks-for-dod-vi/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2182047/secretary-of-defense-dr-mark-t-esper-remarks-for-dod-virtual-victory-in-europe/ When you think about the young men and women that served during World War II, what they did is they walked away from their homes all across America, from their jobs, their careers, their -- their hopes and dreams, and they decide to serve.  They volunteered in the millions to go defend their country abroad from fascism.I served abroad in Europe for many years, so I'd also Fri, 08 May 2020 22:12:00 GMT Dr. Mark T. Esper https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2182047/secretary-of-defense-dr-mark-t-esper-remarks-for-dod-virtual-victory-in-europe/ https://www.in.ng.mil/News/Message-to-the-Force/Article/2176267/return-to-work-guidance/ UPDATED July 15, 2020 - As the Indiana National Guard prepares to return to work, these guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are provided to ensure the safety and well-being of our soldiers, airmen, civilians and their families. Tue, 05 May 2020 16:00:00 GMT INNG Office of Public Affairs https://www.in.ng.mil/News/Message-to-the-Force/Article/2176267/return-to-work-guidance/ https://www.in.ng.mil/News/Message-to-the-Force/Article/2142361/message-to-the-force-covid-19-support/ I would like to take this opportunity to reach out to every Soldier and Airman in the Indiana National Guard and let you know how proud I am of your continued work, effort and support to all Hoosiers as we fight COVID-19 in support of Governor Holcomb. Thu, 16 Apr 2020 13:51:00 GMT BG Dale Lyles https://www.in.ng.mil/News/Message-to-the-Force/Article/2142361/message-to-the-force-covid-19-support/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/2109931/department-of-defense-press-briefing-by-admiral-craig-faller-commander-us-south/ MARCH 11, 2020ADMIRAL CRAIG FALLER:  Good afternoon.  Do we have to turn this on or are we good?  Can you hear me?Q:  We hear you.ADM. FALLER:  OK, great, thanks -- thanks, Jennifer.  Hi, Lita.  How you doing?  Others, good to see you all again.  It's good to see all of you.  Some of you -- it's been about 15 months, others not so long, but the SecDef asked -- has asked Thu, 12 Mar 2020 14:57:11 GMT Press Operations https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/2109931/department-of-defense-press-briefing-by-admiral-craig-faller-commander-us-south/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2181868/dod-general-counsel-remarks-at-byu-law-school/ DOD General Counsel delivered remarks on "Legal Considerations Related to the U.S. Air Strike Against Qassem Soleimani" at the Brigham Young University Law School in Provo, Utah. Wed, 04 Mar 2020 20:00:00 GMT Remarks entitled "Legal Considerations Related to the U.S. Air Strike Against Qassem Soleimani" presented by Hon. Paul C. Ney, Jr., General Counsel of the Department of Defense, at the Brigham Young University Law School in Provo, Utah. https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2181868/dod-general-counsel-remarks-at-byu-law-school/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2099378/dod-general-counsel-remarks-at-us-cyber-command-legal-conference/ The Defense Department's General Counsel delivered remarks at the U.S. Cyber Command Legal Conference. Mon, 02 Mar 2020 20:23:39 GMT Hon. Paul C. Ney, Jr. https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2099378/dod-general-counsel-remarks-at-us-cyber-command-legal-conference/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2098539/secretary-esper-address-to-service-members-in-afghanistan/ Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper delivered remarks to service members of the Resolute Support coalition in Afghanistan. Sat, 29 Feb 2020 14:58:55 GMT Dr. Mark T. Esper https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2098539/secretary-esper-address-to-service-members-in-afghanistan/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2098521/secretary-espers-remarks-on-the-afghanistan-joint-declaration/ Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper delivered remarks on the Afghanistan Joint Declaration. Sat, 29 Feb 2020 13:31:15 GMT Dr. Mark T. Esper https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2098521/secretary-espers-remarks-on-the-afghanistan-joint-declaration/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/2155264/house-armed-services-subcommittee-on-strategic-forces-holds-hearing-on-strategi/ COOPER:Appreciate having such distinguished witnesses before the subcommittee. We face a high-class problem. We been kinder to the programs under our jurisdiction in the president's budget then, perhaps, we expected or deserved. But we look forward to hearing the justification. So, the first witness will be Dr. Anderson. Let me ask, too, by unanimous consent, we will not Thu, 27 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT As Delivered https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/2155264/house-armed-services-subcommittee-on-strategic-forces-holds-hearing-on-strategi/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2085577/as-prepared-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-mark-t-esper-at-the-munich-security/ Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper delivered remarks at the Munich Security Conference. Sat, 15 Feb 2020 17:19:00 GMT Mark T. Esper https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2085577/as-prepared-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-mark-t-esper-at-the-munich-security/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/2086752/us-strategic-command-and-us-northern-command-sasc-testimony/ SEN. JAMES INHOFE (R-OK): The meeting will come to order. I've already kind of explained the situation we have. You and I are both going to waive our opening statements, as are our witnesses, and then we get right into questions. I think we'll be fine with the votes coming up that way. So that being the case, we'll go ahead and just start with questions -- and I only have Thu, 13 Feb 2020 21:09:00 GMT As Delivered https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/2086752/us-strategic-command-and-us-northern-command-sasc-testimony/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2103736/secretary-of-defense-mark-esper-johns-hopkins-sais-remarks-as-prepared/ Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper participated in a discussion of the National Defense Strategy at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies during an event presented by the school’s Philip Merrill Center for Strategic Studies. Fri, 07 Feb 2020 01:00:00 GMT Dr. Mark T. Esper https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2103736/secretary-of-defense-mark-esper-johns-hopkins-sais-remarks-as-prepared/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2077096/remarks-by-stephen-l-kitay-dasd-for-space-policy-at-the-mitchell-institute-spac/ Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy Stephen L. Kitay delivered remarks at the Mitchell Institute Space Power Series. Thu, 06 Feb 2020 23:15:00 GMT Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy Stephen L. Kitay https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2077096/remarks-by-stephen-l-kitay-dasd-for-space-policy-at-the-mitchell-institute-spac/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2041198/battle-of-the-bulge-75th-anniversary-bastogne/ Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper delivered remarks to commemorate the seventy-fifth anniversary of what British Prime Minister Winston Churchill characterized as “undoubtedly the greatest American battle of the war.” Mon, 16 Dec 2019 20:47:47 GMT Dr. Mark T. Esper https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2041198/battle-of-the-bulge-75th-anniversary-bastogne/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2041003/battle-of-the-bulge-75th-anniversary-luxembourg/ Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper delivered remarks to pay tribute to the 75th anniversary of the “Battle of the Bulge.” Mon, 16 Dec 2019 19:00:00 GMT Dr. Mark T. Esper https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2041003/battle-of-the-bulge-75th-anniversary-luxembourg/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2037582/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-mark-t-esper-at-the-house-armed-services-commit/ Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper delivered remarks at a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Syria and Middle East policy. Wed, 11 Dec 2019 16:15:00 GMT Mark T. Esper https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2037582/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-mark-t-esper-at-the-house-armed-services-commit/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2035046/reagan-national-defense-forum-keynote-remarks/ Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper delivered keynote remarks at the Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, California. Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT Dr. Mark T. Esper https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2035046/reagan-national-defense-forum-keynote-remarks/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2025087/manama-dialogue-fifth-plenary-us-policy-and-alliance-relations-in-the-middle-ea/ Under Secretary of Defense for Policy John C. Rood delivered remarks at the Manama Dialogue in Manama, Bahrain. Sat, 23 Nov 2019 13:01:00 GMT Under Secretary of Defense for Policy John C. Rood https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/2025087/manama-dialogue-fifth-plenary-us-policy-and-alliance-relations-in-the-middle-ea/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1997187/as-prepared-remarks-by-secretary-esper-at-the-german-marshall-fund-in-brussels/ Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper spoke at the German Marshall Fund in Brussels. Thu, 24 Oct 2019 12:53:29 GMT Dr. Mark T. Esper https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1997187/as-prepared-remarks-by-secretary-esper-at-the-german-marshall-fund-in-brussels/ http://www.spacecom.mil/Newsroom/Speeches/Speech-Display/Article/2389275/general-jay-raymond-afa-conference/ General Raymond - AFA ConferenceTranscribed on:September 22 2019 forAFSPC Public Affairs General Raymond—AFA Conference  Location:  AFA Air, Space & Cyber Symposium; National Harbor, MDDate:  September 18, 2019 Duration:  43 minutes 6 seconds Transcribed by: Highlands TranscriptionHighlands Ranch, CO [0:00]MODERATOR:  …about 900 attendees ahead of where we were at last Sun, 22 Sep 2019 17:18:00 GMT Press Operations http://www.spacecom.mil/Newsroom/Speeches/Speech-Display/Article/2389275/general-jay-raymond-afa-conference/ http://www.spacecom.mil/Newsroom/Speeches/Speech-Display/Article/2389380/afa-media-roundtable-with-general-raymond/ AFA Media Roundtable with Gen RaymondSept. 17, 2019Note: The reporters (20 members total) were not mic’d and hard to hear in the audio recording. Based the quality of recording, the reporter’s name, affiliation and overall topic of their questions are listed as thoroughly as possible.  RAYMOND: Good evening, everyone, and thank you for taking time to meet with me today. Tue, 17 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations http://www.spacecom.mil/Newsroom/Speeches/Speech-Display/Article/2389380/afa-media-roundtable-with-general-raymond/ http://www.spacecom.mil/Newsroom/Speeches/Speech-Display/Article/2389367/recognition-of-the-establishment-ceremony-general-john-raymond/ Recognition of the Estabishment Ceremony —General John RaymondTranscribed on:September 12 2019 forUSSPACECOM Public Affairs[40:51]Good morning.  Beautiful day, isn't it?  Chairman Dunford, Congressman Lamborn, Mr. Secretary, distinguished visitors—but most importantly, the men and women of U.S. Space Command, it is a spectacular day here at Peterson as we recognize the Thu, 12 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations http://www.spacecom.mil/Newsroom/Speeches/Speech-Display/Article/2389367/recognition-of-the-establishment-ceremony-general-john-raymond/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1957895/remarks-by-joint-chiefs-of-staff-chairman-general-joseph-f-dunford-jr-and-secre/ Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper and Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delivered remarks at a 9/11 observance ceremony at the Pentagon. Wed, 11 Sep 2019 20:54:00 GMT Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Joseph F. Dunford Jr.; Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1957895/remarks-by-joint-chiefs-of-staff-chairman-general-joseph-f-dunford-jr-and-secre/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1953749/as-prepared-remarks-by-secretary-esper-at-the-royal-united-services-institute-i/ Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper delivered remarks at the Royal United Services Institute in London. Fri, 06 Sep 2019 15:31:00 GMT Dr. Mark T. Esper https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1953749/as-prepared-remarks-by-secretary-esper-at-the-royal-united-services-institute-i/ http://www.spacecom.mil/Newsroom/Speeches/Speech-Display/Article/2388821/remarks-by-president-trump-at-event-establishing-the-us-space-command/ Remarks by President Trump at Event Establishing the U.S. Space CommandINFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGYIssued on: August 29, 2019Rose Garden4:22 P.M. EDTTHE PRESIDENT:  Thank you very much.  It’s a great honor.  What a beautiful day in the Rose Garden.  Please sit.  Thank you.To ensure that all resources of the federal government are focused on the arriving storm, I have Thu, 29 Aug 2019 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations http://www.spacecom.mil/Newsroom/Speeches/Speech-Display/Article/2388821/remarks-by-president-trump-at-event-establishing-the-us-space-command/ http://www.spacecom.mil/Newsroom/Speeches/Speech-Display/Article/2389434/usspacecom-change-of-command-secdef-and-cjcs/ (APPLAUSE)STAFF:  Please be seated.  It's my great honor to introduce the 27th Secretary of Defense, the Honorable Mark T. Esper.(APPLAUSE)SECRETARY OF DEFENSE MARK T. ESPER:  Well good morning, everyone.  It's great to be here again on this very special day and today it's special because we honor two great leaders.  First of all, we honor the leadership of General John Tue, 20 Aug 2019 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations http://www.spacecom.mil/Newsroom/Speeches/Speech-Display/Article/2389434/usspacecom-change-of-command-secdef-and-cjcs/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1935636/us-strategic-command-2019-deterrence-symposium-keynote-address/ Piotr Wilczek, Polish Ambassador to the United States: Ladies and gentlemen, first of all let me thank the leadership of the U.S. Strategic Command for the opportunity to share the Polish perspective on the vital elements of Polish and allied security which is deterrence. I appreciate it very much.To say that deterrence is crucial may sound a bit obvious. The U.S. national Thu, 01 Aug 2019 17:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1935636/us-strategic-command-2019-deterrence-symposium-keynote-address/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1935401/us-strategic-command-2019-deterrence-symposium-opening-remarks/ Rear Admiral Richard Correll, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) director of Plans and Policy (J5): Thanks very much, everybody. Good morning. And on behalf of our entire STRATCOM team, welcome to Omaha.Thanks to each and every one of you for joining us at our 10th Annual United States Strategic Command Deterrence Symposium. Governor Ricketts, thank you very much for Wed, 31 Jul 2019 14:00:00 GMT U.S. Strategic Command Public Affairs https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1935401/us-strategic-command-2019-deterrence-symposium-opening-remarks/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1834898/opening-statement-adm-faller-before-the-house-armed-services-committee-may-1-20/ Chairman Smith, Ranking Member Thornberry, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today with my shipmates General O’Shaughnessy, Assistant Secretary of Defense Rapuano, and Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense Wheelbarger.  I also thank this Committee for the steadfast support you provide our men and women every day. The Western Hemisphere is our shared home Thu, 02 May 2019 19:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1834898/opening-statement-adm-faller-before-the-house-armed-services-committee-may-1-20/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1817618/space-symposium-media-roundtable/ General John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM): It was always going to be a busy day, but somehow it got busier. So, we don’t have a lot of time. So, we will just go ahead and jump into questions, I think Lindsey is going to pick people and we will just go from there.Gail Harris: Gail Harris with Lima Charlie Media, my question is concerning the Tue, 09 Apr 2019 14:51:00 GMT As Delievered https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1817618/space-symposium-media-roundtable/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1817585/heroes-who-are-no-longer-with-us-35ss-corporate-partnership-dinner/ General Hyten: I’m not going to read from a script tonight, we’re just going to have a conversation, and that conversation is going to start a number of ways because I know right now as it approaches 9 o’clock that at least half of the people in the audience can’t wait for the end of this speech. I’ll tell you a secret, right now I can’t wait for the end of the speech Tue, 09 Apr 2019 14:37:00 GMT As Delivered https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1817585/heroes-who-are-no-longer-with-us-35ss-corporate-partnership-dinner/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1800469/house-armed-services-subcommittee-on-strategic-forces-holds-hearing-on-fiscal-2/ COOPER: The subcommittee will come to order. First, I would like to ask unanimous consent that opening statements be inserted for the record. Hearing no objection, that will be done.And second, I would like to ask our usual unanimous consent so that members of the full committee like Mr. Lamborn are also able to participate in the subcommittee questioning after a Wed, 03 Apr 2019 13:54:00 GMT As Delivered https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1800469/house-armed-services-subcommittee-on-strategic-forces-holds-hearing-on-fiscal-2/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1799581/hall-of-heroes-induction-ceremony-for-medal-of-honor-recipient-army-staff-serge/ PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF DEPURTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE DAVID L. NORQUIST:  Thank you, Secretary Esper, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, friends and family.  Welcome and thank you for being here today to welcome Staff Sergeant Travis Atkins to his rightful place in the Hall of Heroes. I also want to offer a special welcome to the many soldiers that served with Fri, 29 Mar 2019 02:29:23 GMT Performing the Duties of Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1799581/hall-of-heroes-induction-ceremony-for-medal-of-honor-recipient-army-staff-serge/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1799508/remarks-by-acting-secretary-shanahan-at-the-us-central-command-change-of-comman/ ACTING SECRETARY OF DEFENSE PATRICK M. SHANAHAN:  Good afternoon, everyone.  Chairman Dunford.  General Votel, General McKenzie, General Milley, Mayor Buckhorn, our foreign partners, all distinguished guests from near and far, members of the CENTCOM [U.S. Central Command] team.  It is a distinct pleasure to celebrate this command and its leadership on my first trip here Thu, 28 Mar 2019 22:52:25 GMT Acting Secretary Of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1799508/remarks-by-acting-secretary-shanahan-at-the-us-central-command-change-of-comman/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1790964/remarks-by-acting-secretary-of-defense-shanahan-at-the-center-for-strategic-and/ ACTING SECRETARY OF DEFENSE PATRICK SHANAHAN:  All right.  Well, good morning, everyone.  It's certainly good to be here.  And I just want to maybe make a -- a few broad comments. Kath, thank you so much. You know, Kath was very involved with the National Defense Strategy Commission.  Did an outstanding job. And then Todd Harrison, thank you for the invitation.  I think Wed, 20 Mar 2019 23:51:00 GMT Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan; Todd Harrison, Director of Defense Budget Analysis, Director of the Aerospace Security Project, Center for Strategic and International Studies https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1790964/remarks-by-acting-secretary-of-defense-shanahan-at-the-center-for-strategic-and/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1771903/us-strategic-command-and-us-northern-command-sasc-testimony/ INHOFE: OK, our meeting will come to order.The meeting today is going to receive testimonies from two great guys and we are really -- good timing for this event to take place.They are Gen. John Hyten, Commander of the U.S. STRATCOM and Gen. Terry O'Shaughnessy, Commander of NORTHCOM. This committee's top priority is to support the effective and the implementation of the Fri, 01 Mar 2019 15:55:00 GMT As Delivered https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1771903/us-strategic-command-and-us-northern-command-sasc-testimony/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1759742/acting-secretary-shanahan-remarks-d-isis-press-statement/ Thank you, Minister von der Leyen. I appreciate Germany’s warm hospitality. It has been a pleasure to join our fellow defense ministers in today’s discussions.Today, we built on the progress made during our nations’ last restricted D-ISIS Defense Ministerial in December. We reiterated our Coalition’s united purpose, and I made clear the United States remains steadfast in Sat, 16 Feb 2019 22:45:28 GMT Acting Secretary Of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1759742/acting-secretary-shanahan-remarks-d-isis-press-statement/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1701452/john-f-kennedy-jr-forum/ HOWELL: Good evening and welcome again to the John F. Kennedy, Jr. Forum and to the Institute of Politics. The Institute of Politics [IOP] is a living memorial to President Kennedy with the mission of engaging and inspiring young people to politics and public service. Tonight, the Institute is fortunate to be joined by our esteemed guest, General John Hyten, and our Wed, 14 Nov 2018 20:35:00 GMT Gen. John Hyten https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1701452/john-f-kennedy-jr-forum/ https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1688596/gen-selva-remark-unccfcusfk-change-of-command/ Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. It’s a distinct pleasure for my wife Ricki and I to be here today on behalf of Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis and our Chairman, General Joe Dunford, to preside over today’s ceremonies and to share this special day with two very special families. Thu, 08 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1688596/gen-selva-remark-unccfcusfk-change-of-command/ https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1688603/adm-davison-remarks-unccfcusfk-change-of-command-ceremony/ Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you Minister Jeong Kyeong-Doo and General Selva for those remarks and your exceptional leadership. Thu, 08 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1688603/adm-davison-remarks-unccfcusfk-change-of-command-ceremony/ https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1688610/gen-brooks-remarks-unccfcusfk-change-of-command/ Yeorobun, annyeong hashimnikka (여러분, 안녕하십니까) and Good Morning. The weather is challenging, but the event is joyous and takes our minds away from our momentary discomfort. Thank you all for being here today. Thu, 08 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1688610/gen-brooks-remarks-unccfcusfk-change-of-command/ http://www.nsa.gov/Press-Room/Speeches-Testimony/Article-View/Article/1675727/keynote-address-by-glenn-s-gerstell-general-counsel-nsa-to-the-american-bar-ass/ Keynote Address by NSA General Counsel, Glenn S. Gerstell, to the American Bar Association 28th Annual Review of the Field of National Security Law Conference. Thu, 01 Nov 2018 18:15:00 GMT Press Operations http://www.nsa.gov/Press-Room/Speeches-Testimony/Article-View/Article/1675727/keynote-address-by-glenn-s-gerstell-general-counsel-nsa-to-the-american-bar-ass/ Speeches https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1627866/remarks-by-secretary-mattis-at-pentagon-september-11-memorial-service/ SECRETARY OF DEFENSE JAMES N. MATTIS:  Thank you, General Selva. Mr. Vice President, Mrs. Pence, Your Royal Highness, Cabinet officials, welcome to all of you here on this sacred ground. And to our first responders who joined us here today, thank you.  To our most honored guests, the families of those we lost 17 Septembers ago, let me say to you that here in the shadow of Tue, 11 Sep 2018 19:08:00 GMT Secretary Of Defense James N. Mattis https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1627866/remarks-by-secretary-mattis-at-pentagon-september-11-memorial-service/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1617025/prepared-remarks-adm-tidd-closing-remarks-at-2018-south-american-defense-confer/ SOUTHDEC 2018 Closing Remarks, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Aug. 29, 2018Adm. Kurt W. Tidd, commander, U.S. Southern CommandMinister of Defense Aguad, General Sosa, SOUTHDEC 2018 distinguished participants and observers;Buenas tardes... Good afternoon!!As we close a couple of days of terrific discussion and hard work, let me begin by again thanking General Sosa and the Thu, 30 Aug 2018 17:38:20 GMT Press Operations https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1617025/prepared-remarks-adm-tidd-closing-remarks-at-2018-south-american-defense-confer/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1607422/usstratcom-at-dodiis-worldwide-conference/ Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM): Good morning, everybody. Welcome to Omaha. It is a neat place. I was interested, [U.S. Army] Gen. [Raymond] Thomas [commander of U.S. Special Operations Command], to see the reaction that went from everybody getting excited about going to Tampa, Florida in August. Has anybody here ever been to Tampa, Mon, 13 Aug 2018 18:00:00 GMT Gen. John E. Hyten, U.S. Strategic Command https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1607422/usstratcom-at-dodiis-worldwide-conference/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1600894/us-strategic-command-space-and-missile-defense-symposium-remarks/ General John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM): Good morning, everybody. It’s good to be home. It’s always good to come back home. I got to spend some time with my parents this week. Thanks for all of you in the audience that asked about my dad last night. He’s struggling a bit, but it’s good to spend a couple of days with my mom and dad and my Tue, 07 Aug 2018 19:00:00 GMT Gen. John E. Hyten, U.S. Strategic Command https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1600894/us-strategic-command-space-and-missile-defense-symposium-remarks/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1594738/us-strategic-command-deterrence-symposium-opening-remarks/ General John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM): Good morning, everybody. As Bob Taylor said, welcome. Secretary [Ellen] Lord, [Under Secretary of Defense for acquisition, technology, and logistics], distinguished visitors, people that came from all over the world to be here in Omaha for the next couple of days, I can’t tell you how much I Wed, 01 Aug 2018 19:28:00 GMT Gen. John E. Hyten, U.S. Strategic Command https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1594738/us-strategic-command-deterrence-symposium-opening-remarks/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1596012/us-strategic-command-deterrence-symposium-media-roundtable/ Colin Clark, Breaking Defense: Let’s stick with the context of the deterrence conference. A year ago, Markus Garlauskas, the DNI [Director of National Intelligence] North Korea officer said that it was his assessment that North Korea would not give up its nukes at any price. We’ve had the Singapore meeting. Is it your assessment that this is still the state of things? Or Wed, 01 Aug 2018 19:00:00 GMT https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1596012/us-strategic-command-deterrence-symposium-media-roundtable/ https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1589992/gen-brooks-remarks-unc-repatriation-ceremony-1-august-2018/ 여러분 안녕하십니까 AND GOOD EVENING. I AM GENERAL VINCENT K. BROOKS, THE COMMANDER OF UNITED NATIONS COMMAND. Wed, 01 Aug 2018 10:08:51 GMT Press Operations https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1589992/gen-brooks-remarks-unc-repatriation-ceremony-1-august-2018/ https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1577485/gen-brooks-remarks-uncmnd-repatriation-ceremony-13-july-2018/ 여러분 안녕하십니까 and good morning. I am General Vincent K. Brooks, The commander of United Nations Command. Minister Song Young Moo, excellences of the diplomatic corps, alliance leaders, ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining us today on this solemn occasion. Wed, 18 Jul 2018 00:04:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1577485/gen-brooks-remarks-uncmnd-repatriation-ceremony-13-july-2018/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1577239/the-mitchell-institute-triad-conference/ Gen. Hyten: Good morning, everybody. Holy cow. 0710 and we’re talking nuclear deterrence. I don’t know who came up with the agenda, but I appreciate kicking it off. I’ll try to get some light into the room early in the morning. I know it will be technical, so if you need coffee, find it. If I fall asleep before you do, please wake me up. First of all, thank you, Peter, for Tue, 17 Jul 2018 19:12:00 GMT Gen. John Hyten https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1577239/the-mitchell-institute-triad-conference/ https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1575226/gen-brooks-remarks-headquarters-20-dedication-29-june-2018/ 안녕하십니까? 저는 UN 사령부, 한미연합사령부, 주한미군사령부 사령관, Vincent Brooks 대장 입니다. 반갑습니다. Thank you for gathering today for an historic and exciting event. Today, we officially open the new headquarters for UN command and U.S. Forces Korea. Fri, 29 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1575226/gen-brooks-remarks-headquarters-20-dedication-29-june-2018/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1561976/100-years-of-mateship/ Minister Cash, Ambassador Hockey, General Campbell, Chairman Dunford, Representative Gallego, Representative Himes, all clergy, distinguished guests and military officers, welcome.On behalf of Secretary Mattis, thank you for being here today, as we celebrate our “first century of Mateship,” and look forward to the next 100 years, a century that we will build together.What Wed, 27 Jun 2018 20:46:00 GMT Patrick M. Shanahan https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1561976/100-years-of-mateship/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1559373/john-h-glenn-lecture-on-space-history/ Gen. Hyten: Good evening, everybody. That video was pretty spectacular. But let me tell you, that last picture was a little bit awkward. So if there’s any small children in the room, I’m sorry if that scared you. I have to look at my face in the mirror every morning when I wake up, and that’s enough for me, and it’s in normal size. Oh, my gosh. Good evening. It is really Wed, 13 Jun 2018 21:00:00 GMT Gen. John Hyten https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1559373/john-h-glenn-lecture-on-space-history/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1543839/prepared-remarks-adm-tidd-at-center-for-naval-analyses/ Adm. Kurt W. Tidd, Commander, U.S. Southern CommandJune 7, 2018, Center for Naval AnalysesGood afternoon.  It’s great to be here.  CNA has been a terrific partner to SOUTHCOM.  You’ve helped us think through several challenging issues, especially as they relate to the focus of my remarks today.  I can think of no better place than CNA to tackle the complicated topic of Thu, 07 Jun 2018 17:04:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1543839/prepared-remarks-adm-tidd-at-center-for-naval-analyses/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1543728/prepared-remarks-adm-tidd-at-association-of-the-us-army-ilw-rogers-forum/ .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Adm. Kurt W. Tidd, Commander, U.S. Southern CommandJune 6, 2018, Association of the U.S. Army ILW Rogers Forum Good Wed, 06 Jun 2018 16:21:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1543728/prepared-remarks-adm-tidd-at-association-of-the-us-army-ilw-rogers-forum/ http://www.nsa.gov/Press-Room/Speeches-Testimony/Article-View/Article/1608850/failing-to-keep-pace-the-cyber-threat-and-its-implications-for-our-privacy-laws/ Failing to Keep Pace: The Cyber Threat and Its Implications for Our Privacy Laws: NSA's General Counsel, Mr. Glenn Gerstell presents at the Georgetown Cybersecurity Law Institute in Washington, DC on May 23, 2018. Wed, 23 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT Glenn S. Gerstell, NSA General Counsel http://www.nsa.gov/Press-Room/Speeches-Testimony/Article-View/Article/1608850/failing-to-keep-pace-the-cyber-threat-and-its-implications-for-our-privacy-laws/ Speeches https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1517400/adm-tidd-remarks-at-opening-ceremony-of-central-american-security-conference/ Commander of U.S. Southern Command, Adm. Kurt W. Tidd, Opening Ceremony, Central American Security ConferenceMay 9, 2018, San Salvador, El SalvadorGood morning…buenos días.  Estimados generales payes y nunez…distinguidos participantes e invitados…vecinos y amigos: bienvenidos a CENTSEC! I’d like to offer warm welcome to the following groups: The defense and security chiefs Wed, 09 May 2018 20:32:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1517400/adm-tidd-remarks-at-opening-ceremony-of-central-american-security-conference/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1505572/adm-tidd-opening-statement-at-trinidad-tobago-press-briefing-april-26/ Commander of U.S. Southern Command, Adm. Kurt W. Tidd, Press StatementWednesday, April 26, 2018, Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago Good afternoon.I’d like to thank Minister Dillon, the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Forces, and the people of this beautiful island nation for affording me this opportunity to return. I always cherish the chance to meet good friends, but what I Fri, 27 Apr 2018 17:58:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1505572/adm-tidd-opening-statement-at-trinidad-tobago-press-briefing-april-26/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1502309/34th-space-symposium-media-roundtable/ Media: This is Ahmad [Khan] from Pakistan. I’m a guest editor of Astropolitics.I would like to have a question about [inaudible] and I know your position, you are the STRAT commander, mostly I know you are nuclear mission. The first question is that I’m working on space security. Do you think that in case [inaudible] nuclear war and the ongoing development between Pakistan Tue, 24 Apr 2018 20:14:15 GMT Gen. John Hyten https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1502309/34th-space-symposium-media-roundtable/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1496567/adm-tidd-opening-remarks-us-merchant-marine-academy/ Commander of U.S. Southern Command, Navy Adm. Kurt W. Tidd | April 13, 2018 | U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York Thank you for the invitation to join you here in Kings Point. I’m delighted to be with you all on this beautiful evening. Your role as a service academy is well-known in both the maritime industry and defense realms. Kings Points graduates are Wed, 18 Apr 2018 13:48:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1496567/adm-tidd-opening-remarks-us-merchant-marine-academy/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1495440/adm-tidd-opening-remarks-us-military-academy/ Commander of U.S. Southern Command, Navy Adm. Kurt W. Tidd | April 12, 2018 | U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New YorkAs delivered April 12, 2018First let me say 'thank you' for the warm welcome and for the invitation to come speak to you today. Let's be honest, we Navy officers don't make it up here all that often - we weren't especially welcome for, oh maybe thirteen Thu, 12 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1495440/adm-tidd-opening-remarks-us-military-academy/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1495379/adm-tidd-opening-remarks-forrestal-lecture-at-the-us-naval-academy/ Commander of U.S. Southern Command, Navy Adm. Kurt W. Tidd | April 10, 2018 | U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MarylandAs delivered April 10, 2018Good afternoon, and thank you for that warm welcome. Thank you for the invitation to join you all today. Addressing the Naval Academy's 4000-strong brigade of Midshipman is an honor for any naval officer, but especially for an Tue, 10 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1495379/adm-tidd-opening-remarks-forrestal-lecture-at-the-us-naval-academy/ http://www.nsa.gov/Press-Room/Speeches-Testimony/Article-View/Article/1611673/how-we-need-to-prepare-for-a-global-cyber-pandemic/ How We Need to Prepare for a Global Cyber Pandemic: NSA's General Counsel, Mr. Glenn Gerstell presents at The Cipher Brief Threat Conference Mon, 09 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT Glenn S. Gerstell, NSA General Counsel http://www.nsa.gov/Press-Room/Speeches-Testimony/Article-View/Article/1611673/how-we-need-to-prepare-for-a-global-cyber-pandemic/ Speeches https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1460918/remarks-at-bilateral-meeting-with-estonian-minister-of-defence-luik/ Mr. Minister, Ambassador – it’s good to have you here. You and your delegation are most welcome. After last seeing you at February’s NATO Defense Ministerial, it is good to see Estonia and America’s flags flying side by side over the Pentagon steps just now.I congratulate you on the 100th anniversary of Estonia’s independence this year. You are a young country – and we Wed, 07 Mar 2018 05:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense James Mattis https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1460918/remarks-at-bilateral-meeting-with-estonian-minister-of-defence-luik/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1458781/department-of-defense-press-briefing-by-admiral-kurt-tidd/ STAFF: OK, ladies and gentlemen, Admiral Tidd.ADMIRAL KURT TIDD: Well, good afternoon. It's great to see so many faces out here.So last month I provided my third update to the Senate Armed Services Committee as the U.S. SOUTHCOM commander. Much of what I discussed with the committee members is also of interest to you, and to the public that we serve, so I consider this Tue, 06 Mar 2018 15:10:54 GMT Press Operations https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1458781/department-of-defense-press-briefing-by-admiral-kurt-tidd/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1465217/ausa-army-air-missile-defense-hot-topic-2018/ General John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM): Good morning, everybody. First of all, thanks very much, Jim [U.S. Army Lt. Gen. James Dickinson, commander of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command SMDC/ARSTRAT)]. Thanks for leading the soldiers, for you and [your wife] Angie leading the soldiers and families of Wed, 28 Feb 2018 20:00:00 GMT Gen. John Hyten https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1465217/ausa-army-air-missile-defense-hot-topic-2018/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1452373/remarks-at-a-bilateral-meeting-with-montenegrin-minister-of-defense-boskovic/  Mr. Minister, members of the delegation, Ambassador -- welcome to the Pentagon, and welcome back to America, Mr. Minister. It is good to see our two flags flying together on the steps of the Pentagon, as they should be.Since Montenegro regained its independence in 2006, our two nations have steadily fostered strengthened military-to-military relations, bolstered by shared Tue, 27 Feb 2018 19:50:00 GMT Secretary of Defense James Mattis https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1452373/remarks-at-a-bilateral-meeting-with-montenegrin-minister-of-defense-boskovic/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1446542/nuclear-posture-review-discussion-at-national-defense-university/ General John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM): Well good morning everybody. Honorable [Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy David] Trachtenberg and [Vice] Adm. [Frederick] Roegge [National Defense University president], Fritz. It’s good to be here, thanks very much for giving me the opportunity to come and speak to you about the Nuclear Fri, 16 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT Gen. John Hyten https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1446542/nuclear-posture-review-discussion-at-national-defense-university/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1439138/adm-tidd-opening-remarks-opioid-summit-feb-8-2018/ Opioid Summit Prepared Opening RemarksAdm. Kurt W. Tidd, commander of U.S. Southern CommandMiami, Fla. | Feb. 8, 2018I know many people may be asking why US Southern Command is hosting an Opioid Summit. Maybe the more appropriate question would be "Why would anyone in DC question coming to Miami in February?" Any reason to head south this time of year is a good reason, Mon, 12 Feb 2018 18:41:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1439138/adm-tidd-opening-remarks-opioid-summit-feb-8-2018/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1432660/remarks-at-bilateral-meeting-with-ukrainian-minister-of-defense-poltorak/ Minister Poltorak, Ambassador Chaly, members of the delegation, welcome to the Pentagon. It is a pleasure to host you here after our last meeting together in August. I have fond memories of my time in beautiful and historic Kyiv as you celebrated the anniversary of Ukraine’s independence.Since Ukraine regained its true independence in 1991, our two nations have developed a Fri, 02 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT James Mattis https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1432660/remarks-at-bilateral-meeting-with-ukrainian-minister-of-defense-poltorak/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1433202/remarks-by-secretary-mattis-at-portrait-unveiling-in-honor-of-former-secretary/ Good morning, everyone and thank you for being here. I would just tell you some things are duty, some things are fun, and this one is fun. It is a pleasure to be presenting today this portrait as we remember a lifetime of service.Secretary Perry – our old boss, for both of us at one point – for the extraordinary effort you made to come here, and I realize you have to fly Fri, 02 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT James Mattis https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1433202/remarks-by-secretary-mattis-at-portrait-unveiling-in-honor-of-former-secretary/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1430126/remarks-at-bilateral-meeting-with-secretary-of-state-for-defence-williamson/ Secretary of State for Defence Williamson, Sir Kim, members of the U.K. delegation, welcome to Washington and welcome to the Pentagon. It is a pleasure to continue our conversation following our November meeting in London.The United States is proud to strengthen our special relationship with the United Kingdom. It’s an unmatched bond, as we all know so well, forged from Thu, 01 Feb 2018 20:25:00 GMT James Mattis https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1430126/remarks-at-bilateral-meeting-with-secretary-of-state-for-defence-williamson/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1389593/adm-tidd-prepared-remarks-2017-caribbean-nations-security-conference-cansec/ Opening Remarks at Caribbean Nations Security ConferenceNavy Adm. Kurt W. Tidd, Commander of U.S. Southern CommandDecember 6, 2017  | Georgetown, GuyanaGood morning... Buenos Dias... Bonjour ... Welcome to the 19th year of CANSEC. We are joined today by representatives from CARICOM, CDEMA, the RSS, the IADB, Mexico, Canada, and Europe. Thank you all for taking time out of Wed, 06 Dec 2017 16:12:14 GMT Press Operations https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1389593/adm-tidd-prepared-remarks-2017-caribbean-nations-security-conference-cansec/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1386443/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-of-defense-shanahan-at-the-reagan-national-defense/ DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE PATRICK M. SHANAHAN: John, thank you. I’ll make sure to get a copy of your book on the way out of town here, but thank you for that warm introduction. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen… In today’s dynamic world, strong leadership is more critical than ever. I cannot picture a crowd more in tune with the importance of good leadership Sun, 03 Dec 2017 04:59:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1386443/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-of-defense-shanahan-at-the-reagan-national-defense/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1404789/joint-functional-component-command-for-space-inactivation-ceremony/ General John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM): Thanks, Tony [U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Anthony Calabrese], it’s good to see you again. Chaplain [Tomas] Kelly, thanks for the invocation, well done. Well done with the weather as well. I tell you, it’s a beautiful day at Vandenberg, and it’s an honor to share the stage with three friends of mine — [U.S. Fri, 01 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT Gen. John Hyten https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1404789/joint-functional-component-command-for-space-inactivation-ceremony/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1373865/united-nations-peacekeeping-ministerial/ Thank you for the introduction. Secretary Sajjin, Under Secretaries Lacroix and Khare, Ministers and Deputy Ministers of Defense, military officers, distinguished guests… Our sincere gratitude to Canada for hosting. The United States appreciates Canada’s leadership on peacekeeping. It is an honor to represent the United States here in Vancouver amongst representatives from Wed, 15 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT Deputy Secretary of Defense Pat Shanahan https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1373865/united-nations-peacekeeping-ministerial/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1370696/remarks-at-bilateral-meeting-with-georgian-minister-of-defense-izoria/ Minister Izoria, Ambassador Bakradze, military officers, members of the delegation, welcome to the Pentagon. Minister, it is good to meet you again after seeing each other last at the NATO-Georgia Commission in Brussels in February. And Deputy Chikovani, we were together in Kyiv in August. It is good to have you here. Your representatives are always welcome here. We meet Mon, 13 Nov 2017 19:51:00 GMT Secretary of Defense James Mattis https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1370696/remarks-at-bilateral-meeting-with-georgian-minister-of-defense-izoria/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1368255/us-space-rocket-center-dr-werhner-von-braun-memorial-reception/ General John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM): Let me do a wingman check real quick. So [U.S. Air Force] Maj. Tony Santino, where are you? [U.S. Air Force] Lt. Col. [Clair] “Static” Kling. Is he breathing? Because he was responsible for that video. So Tony, is he okay? Tell him he’s fired, and we’ll hire him back in the morning.  Thank you, Mark Thu, 26 Oct 2017 19:00:00 GMT Gen. John E. Hyten https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1368255/us-space-rocket-center-dr-werhner-von-braun-memorial-reception/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1348347/bilateral-meeting-with-israeli-minister-of-defense-lieberman/ Minister Lieberman, Ambassador, members of the delegation, it is always good to have you here. We meet today to reaffirm our two democracies’ strong relationship. It is good to go back to principles sometimes. In 1948, President Truman recognized Israel’s independence within hours of its declaration. Since then, Israel and the U.S. have developed what President Reagan Thu, 19 Oct 2017 19:15:00 GMT Secretary of Defense James Mattis https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1348347/bilateral-meeting-with-israeli-minister-of-defense-lieberman/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1347999/adm-tidd-prepared-remarks-olmsted-foundation/ Good evening. Doug, thanks for the introduction. General Scott, thank you for the invitation to join you tonight. It's great to be here, and l'm honored to support this wonderful organization that has played such an important role in our national security, and in shaping our future leaders. Being an Olmsted scholar changes how you view the world, and your place in it. It Thu, 19 Oct 2017 17:05:07 GMT Press Operations https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1347999/adm-tidd-prepared-remarks-olmsted-foundation/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1333431/dia-change-of-directorship-ceremony/ Remarks as Delivered by Deputy Secretary Shanahan, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, DC, Oct. 3, 2017. Wed, 04 Oct 2017 00:24:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1333431/dia-change-of-directorship-ceremony/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1355189/joint-functional-component-command-for-global-strike-inactivation-ceremony/ General John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM): Good afternoon everybody thanks first of all, but Laura [Hyten] and Lisa [Richard] got introduced but did not get a round of applause. [U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert] Elder it’s good to see you, thanks for taking the time to come here, you’re a big part of this history. [U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffery Mon, 02 Oct 2017 18:30:00 GMT Gen. John Hyten https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1355189/joint-functional-component-command-for-global-strike-inactivation-ceremony/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1321338/transcript-remarks-by-admiral-tidd-in-a-roundtable-discussion/ Admiral Kurt Tidd, Commander, Southern CommandPentagon, Sept. 21, 2017               STAFF:  So for everyone, thank you for being here today.  We are on the record, and (inaudible) to Admiral Tidd.  If you'd like to record, please do so.  He's here to talk about the hurricane relief efforts in the Caribbean.  We have about 30 minutes.  And for the Admiral, if you could Fri, 22 Sep 2017 16:47:25 GMT Press Operations https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1321338/transcript-remarks-by-admiral-tidd-in-a-roundtable-discussion/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1320224/meeting-with-polish-minister-of-national-defence-macierewicz/ Welcome Minister Macierewicz. I’ll just tell you your officers and the members of your delegation are most welcome here in the Pentagon. It is good to see you again so soon after the NATO Defense Ministerial in June.Listening to our national anthems outside the Pentagon today, I’m reminded that Poland and the United States have a long shared history of military cooperation Thu, 21 Sep 2017 19:45:00 GMT Secretary of Defense James Mattis https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1320224/meeting-with-polish-minister-of-national-defence-macierewicz/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1318372/bilateral-meeting-with-australian-defence-minister-payne/ Welcome Minister Payne, Ambassador, Secretary Moriarty – congratulations to you sir, military officers, members of the delegation, welcome to the Pentagon. Minister Payne, it’s great to join you again in, I think, our 6th meeting in about 8 months.Your visit today is a reminder that the Australia-U.S. defense alliance is absolutely ironclad, forged by 65 years of mutual Wed, 20 Sep 2017 18:52:00 GMT Secretary of Defense James Mattis https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1318372/bilateral-meeting-with-australian-defence-minister-payne/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1329490/afa-air-space-and-cyber-conference/ General John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM): Good afternoon, everybody.  I was wondering if anybody was going to show up. I see [U.S. Air Force Maj.] Gen. [Anthony] Cotton, [U.S. Air Force Maj.] Gen. [Thomas] Bussiere, that’s good.  A bunch of missileers and aviators over there.  Well done. I used to think the worst slot in the AFA [Air Force Wed, 20 Sep 2017 18:30:00 GMT Gen. John Hyten https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1329490/afa-air-space-and-cyber-conference/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1329524/hudson-institute-event/ John Walters, chief operating office at Hudson Institute: My name is John Walters. I'm Chief Operating Officer at Hudson Institute. I'm here to welcome you to the Betsy and Walter Stern Policy Center. This is a particularly important topic and a topic that's been close to Hudson. As some of you may know, Hudson was founded in 1961 by strategic policy innovator Herman Kahn. Wed, 20 Sep 2017 18:00:00 GMT Gen. John Hyten https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1329524/hudson-institute-event/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1318960/air-force-association-2017-air-space-and-cyber-conference/ SECRETARY OF DEFENSE JIM MATTIS:  Thank you.  Thanks very much.  Secretary Peters, old friend.  Ladies and gentlemen, Secretary Wilson, General Goldfein, I'm really honored to be here.  Thank you for inviting me to this great get together of our greatest Air Force in the world.I would just tell you 70 years, you got to be proud of who are and what you've developed as a Wed, 20 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1318960/air-force-association-2017-air-space-and-cyber-conference/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1313316/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-pat-shanahan-at-the-dod-national-powmia-recognition/ SENATOR BOOZMAN (Boze-man), COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR TROXELL, DIRECTOR MCKEAGUE (Mick-keg), AMBASSADOR BOWOLEKSONO (Boewoe-lek-sonoh), AMBASSADOR KYOTA (Key-ota), DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, DEVOTED VETERAN ADVOCATES, HONORED VETS, COURAGEOUS FAMILIES OF THE MISSING & FORMER PRISONERS OF WAR – WELCOME: ON BEHALF OF SECRETARY MATTIS, IT IS MY HONOR TO SHARE A FEW MOMENTS IN YOUR Fri, 15 Sep 2017 19:53:00 GMT Deputy Secretary of Defense Pat Shanahan https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1313316/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-pat-shanahan-at-the-dod-national-powmia-recognition/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1319084/pentagon-press-corps-media-availability/  Q:  Well, I think a lot of us were sort of wondering if you can kind of give us a sense of sort of where we are with the threat from North Korea? You know there's been quite a lot of speculation about the extent to which their capabilities has advanced, how imminent that threat is. If you could just walk us through that.   General John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Thu, 14 Sep 2017 13:11:00 GMT Gen. John Hyten https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1319084/pentagon-press-corps-media-availability/ http://www.nsa.gov/Press-Room/Speeches-Testimony/Article-View/Article/1619167/judicial-oversight-of-section-702-of-the-foreign-intelligence-surveillance-act/ Transcript of speech Glenn S. Gerstell delivered to The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law and The University of Texas School of Law on the subject of Judicial Oversight of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, September 14, 2017 Thu, 14 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations http://www.nsa.gov/Press-Room/Speeches-Testimony/Article-View/Article/1619167/judicial-oversight-of-section-702-of-the-foreign-intelligence-surveillance-act/ Speeches https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1314139/remarks-at-bilateral-meeting-with-portuguese-defense-minister-azeredo-lopes/ Welcome Mr. Minister, Ambassador Fezas Vital – Your Excellency, Ambassador Glass – it’s good to have our diplomats alongside us for meetings like this. Military officers, members of the delegation, welcome. Minister, it is a pleasure to see you again after meeting for the first time during the NATO Defense Ministerial in May.You and I inherit a very strong and positive Tue, 12 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense James Mattis https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1314139/remarks-at-bilateral-meeting-with-portuguese-defense-minister-azeredo-lopes/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1302671/bilateral-meeting-with-kuwaiti-deputy-prime-minister-and-defense-minister-al-sa/ Welcome Your Excellency Minister, Ambassador, military officers, members of the delegation. You are most welcome at the Pentagon today as a special ally. Your Excellency, it is good to see you again after meeting during my trip to Europe, I think in February. It is good to see you because our two nations share a meaningful history of security cooperation and Thu, 07 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense James Mattis https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1302671/bilateral-meeting-with-kuwaiti-deputy-prime-minister-and-defense-minister-al-sa/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1294852/secretary-mattis-remarks-at-bilateral-meeting-with-republic-of-korea-defense-mi/ Welcome Minister, your Excellency Ambassador Ahn, and military officers, members of the delegation. Welcome to the Pentagon. You are most welcome here.Thank you for traveling to Washington so soon after your assignment to this post. It is good to meet you in person after we had already spoken earlier this month. This says a great deal about the priority you and your Wed, 30 Aug 2017 15:51:00 GMT Secretary of Defense James Mattis https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1294852/secretary-mattis-remarks-at-bilateral-meeting-with-republic-of-korea-defense-mi/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1291430/secretary-of-defense-james-mattis-remarks-with-president-petro-poroshenko/ Mr. President, it is an honor to stand alongside you on Ukraine’s Independence Day as a tangible demonstration of our unity and solidarity.  Have no doubt, the United States stands with Ukraine. We support you in the face of threats to your sovereignty and territorial integrity, to international law, and to the international order We do not, and we will not, accept Thu, 24 Aug 2017 04:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense James Mattis https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1291430/secretary-of-defense-james-mattis-remarks-with-president-petro-poroshenko/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1287345/adm-tidd-prepared-remarks-south-american-defense-conference-2017/ SOUTHDEC 2017 Welcome Remarks Adm. Kurt W. Tidd | Lima, Peru | Aug. 23, 2017 Thank you. Minister Nieto, Admiral Paredes, fellow flag and general officers, distinguished regional leaders, ladies and gentlemen ... Ve cl nos y amigos: buenos dfas .. . bom dia ... Good morning! Bienvenidos a la Conferencia de la Defensa Sur Americana dos mil Diez y Siete. Les agradezco a todos Wed, 23 Aug 2017 18:58:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1287345/adm-tidd-prepared-remarks-south-american-defense-conference-2017/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1291462/secretary-of-defense-james-mattis-remarks-with-brett-mcgurk-and-ltg-townsend/ Good afternoon, everybody, it’s good to see you again. I’m honored to be joined today by Mr. Brett McGurk, Presidential Envoy to the Defeat-ISIS Coalition, and Lieutenant General Stephen Townsend, our field commander. We continue to stand steadfast with our Iraqi allies. Three years ago, Prime Minister Abadi came into a terrible situation.  Today, by his steady hand and Tue, 22 Aug 2017 04:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense James Mattis https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1291462/secretary-of-defense-james-mattis-remarks-with-brett-mcgurk-and-ltg-townsend/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1274339/space-and-missile-defense-symposium/   General John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM): Thank you very much. It’s good to be, really, it’s always good to be home. It’s good to see friends, family, friendly faces. Hey, Scott. That’s my brother. If you want entertainment value this morning, just walk up and talk to him after the speech. You’ll get it. It’s amazing to come back to Tue, 08 Aug 2017 04:00:00 GMT Gen. John E. Hyten https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1274339/space-and-missile-defense-symposium/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1264495/medal-of-honor-hall-of-heroes-ceremony-for-specialist-five-james-c-mccloughan/ Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. G.K. Chesterton once said: “Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of a readiness to die. He must seek his life in a spirit of furious indifference to it; he must desire life like water, and yet drink death like wine.”i.Senator Peters, Deputy Secretary Shanahan, Secretary Speer – Tue, 01 Aug 2017 04:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1264495/medal-of-honor-hall-of-heroes-ceremony-for-specialist-five-james-c-mccloughan/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1264664/2017-deterrence-symposium-closing-remarks/ Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM): A great couple of days. I think the first thing I have to do is just make a caveat.  So these comments reflect my thinking and the thinking of the United States Strategic Command, and there are no caveats. (Laughter)  The first thing I need to do is I need to thank Maj. Gen. Nina Armagno and the J5 Thu, 27 Jul 2017 18:00:00 GMT Gen. John E. Hyten https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1264664/2017-deterrence-symposium-closing-remarks/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1260042/adm-tidd-prepared-remarks-fuerzas-comando-2017-closing-ceremony/ Adm. Kurt W. TiddFuerzas Comando 2017 Closing Ceremony RemarksJuly 27, 2017Eguahé porá, buenos dias, bom dia, good morning.Senior leaders and exercise participants, it’s an honor to join you today at the Fuerzas Comando closing ceremony.  Minister Martinez, thank you and the people of Paraguay for your gracious hospitality and the spirit of welcome you have shown all our Thu, 27 Jul 2017 17:47:26 GMT Press Operations https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1260042/adm-tidd-prepared-remarks-fuerzas-comando-2017-closing-ceremony/ https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1259323/gen-brooks-remarks-usstratcom-deterrence-symposium-keynote-july-26/ General Vincent K. Brooks, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, U.S. Forces Korea, addressed the U. S. Strategic Command Deterrence Symposium on July 26, 2017, at Offutt Air Force Base near Omaha, Neb. Thu, 27 Jul 2017 05:45:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1259323/gen-brooks-remarks-usstratcom-deterrence-symposium-keynote-july-26/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1263889/2017-deterrence-symposium-opening-remarks/ Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM): Good morning, everybody.  Welcome.  It’s great to be here, it’s great to see you for such a large gathering for such an important topic.  Listening to Congressman Bacon’s opening remarks, the remarks were very timely, but also brought back some very interesting memories for me.   The first time I came Wed, 26 Jul 2017 18:00:00 GMT Gen. John E. Hyten https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1263889/2017-deterrence-symposium-opening-remarks/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1244049/adm-tidd-prepared-remarks-women-in-military-and-security-conference-wimcon/ Adm. Tidd prepared remarks: Women in Military and Security Conference (WIMCON)Guatemala City, GuatemalaJuly 11, 2017 Good morning…Buenos Días…Bom Dia!  Estimado General Perez, representantes distinguidos, vecinos, y amigos – es un verdadero placer estar aquí con ustedes en esta conferencia tan importante. Les agradezco a todos por participar en lo que será un intercambio Tue, 11 Jul 2017 23:15:09 GMT Press Operations https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1244049/adm-tidd-prepared-remarks-women-in-military-and-security-conference-wimcon/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1236649/marine-barracks-evening-parade/ Thank you, my comrades.  Thank all of you for being here. Although it’s such a pleasure, I don’t need any thanks for coming out to this beautiful ceremony.Believe it or not, the first time I saw this parade was in July of 1969, 48 years ago. I was 18 years old and we were sitting down there, down at the far end.  I was an officer candidate at the time.  We were all bussed Fri, 30 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1236649/marine-barracks-evening-parade/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1236047/george-c-marshall-european-center-for-security-studies-the-hinge-of-history/ Thank you Keith, old friend. Minister von der Leyen, there’s probably no one who I would rather be here with today than my esteemed fellow minister, the first minister to call on me after I had the surprise of being assigned to this job, I might add. Thank you again for making the trip to Washington. But I would also say that there’s a connection between us:  we did not Wed, 28 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1236047/george-c-marshall-european-center-for-security-studies-the-hinge-of-history/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1226883/mitchell-institute-breakfast-series/ Washington D.C. - (As delivered, Edited for Clarity) General John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM): Good morning, everybody.  It’s good to be back here again.  It’s good to see so many friendly faces, people that I’ve known for a long time.  [Lt.] Gen. Deptula, thank you very much for those words.  I very much appreciate it.  [Lt.] Gen. Deptula Tue, 20 Jun 2017 14:50:00 GMT Gen. John Hyten https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1226883/mitchell-institute-breakfast-series/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1226797/john-glenn-college-of-public-affairs-the-ohio-state-university-2017-excellence/ Just think what happens to you when you say the words “John Glenn.”  Just think of what comes to mind when you hear those words, a gentleman whose name alone was his passport to the trust of the American people.Let me just say that here in D.C., I was talking to some of the young students earlier and a town that sometimes has a wonderfully rambunctious partisan air, but Tue, 20 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1226797/john-glenn-college-of-public-affairs-the-ohio-state-university-2017-excellence/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1216702/adm-tidd-prepared-remarks-conference-on-prosperity-and-security-in-central-amer/ Conference on Prosperity and Security in Central AmericaU.S. Southern Command headquarters, Miami | June 16, 2017Scene Setter for Session 1: "Combatting Organized Crime and Regional Security Cooperation"Good morning. Secretary Kelly, President Morales, President Hernandez, Vice President Ortiz, Minister Videgaray, ministers and European Union representatives, regional Fri, 16 Jun 2017 16:17:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1216702/adm-tidd-prepared-remarks-conference-on-prosperity-and-security-in-central-amer/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1205833/adm-tidd-prepared-remarks-geoint-2017-keynote-address/ .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Adm. Kurt W. Tidd, GEOINT 2017 Keynote Address San Antonio, Texas | June 7, 2017 Good morning.  Tish, thank you for the Wed, 07 Jun 2017 15:21:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1205833/adm-tidd-prepared-remarks-geoint-2017-keynote-address/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1204264/shangri-la-dialogue/ Well, good morning.  Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, excellencies, fellow ministers.  And thank you, Dr. John, for having me here, the invitation.  And thank you to IISS, which is always a first-rate outfit, and runs conferences actually worth attending.It is a privilege to be here at this excellent conference in Singapore and to be in the company of so many senior Sat, 03 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT Secretary Of Defense Jim Mattis https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1204264/shangri-la-dialogue/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1196675/honor-fallen-service-members-on-memorial-day-wreath-laying-ceremony/ They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.* Mr. President, Mr. Vice President, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dunford, Gold Star families, everyone. We gather here today with a shared attitude of gratitude. Twenty-Three Mon, 29 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1196675/honor-fallen-service-members-on-memorial-day-wreath-laying-ceremony/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1196942/us-military-academy-graduation-and-commissioning/ Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen:What a day. As the chaplain put it, what a happy day for our graduates here this morning; for the families that have nurtured them and raised them to take on these challenges; certainly for these over to your left flank here, the ones who want to be graduating, and for the class of 2018, you’re not getting out a month early. By Sat, 27 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1196942/us-military-academy-graduation-and-commissioning/ https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1193350/gen-brooks-gives-memorial-day-remarks/ Ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps, Chairman Chi Kap Chong of the un Korean War allies association, Mr. Michael Napsey representing the veterans of foreign wars, fellow flag officers; distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen; and especially among us, those who have served and do serve, and their families, and those who have lost loved ones in the service of Thu, 25 May 2017 09:30:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1193350/gen-brooks-gives-memorial-day-remarks/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1188879/adm-tidd-prepared-remarks-speech-at-georgia-military-college-memorial-day-parade/ Georgia Military College Memorial Day Parade May 19, 2017 Good morning.  Today I will attempt one of the most difficult military maneuvers known to man. I will translate a message I give to military audiences in the US and across South America into plain English.  This is going to be interesting! Almost everywhere I go I talk about four military imperatives. These Mon, 22 May 2017 14:18:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1188879/adm-tidd-prepared-remarks-speech-at-georgia-military-college-memorial-day-parade/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1184792/remarks-by-secretary-mattis-at-swearing-in-ceremony-for-secretary-of-the-air-fo/             STAFF:  Good afternoon and welcome to today's swearing-in ceremony in honor of Dr. Heather Wilson, Secretary of the Air Force.             Ladies and gentleman, the Secretary of Defense, James M. Mattis, the Secretary of the Air Force, Heather A. Wilson, and General David L. Goldfein, chief of staff of the Air Force. (Applause.)             (SINGING "STAR Wed, 17 May 2017 03:59:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis; Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson; Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1184792/remarks-by-secretary-mattis-at-swearing-in-ceremony-for-secretary-of-the-air-fo/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1180319/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-jim-mattis-at-the-london-somalia-conference-in/ Many thanks, Secretary Fallon, for your government bringing us together.For many years Britain has galvanized the international community through the power of its moral voice.Prime Minister May, through her personal leadership and the strength of her moral argument, has reminded us of our responsibilities. She has fixed our attention, at the right moment, on a challenge we Thu, 11 May 2017 19:57:00 GMT Jim Mattis https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1180319/remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-jim-mattis-at-the-london-somalia-conference-in/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1187704/strategic-deterrent-coalition-symposium/ Arlington, Va. -General John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM):  Good morning, everybody. So one reason I showed up early this morning, one was so I could see some old friends, which was nice.  But also, I always need to hear Gen. [Paul] Selva [10th Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff] speaking because we grew up in the same Air Force.  We Tue, 09 May 2017 17:48:00 GMT Gen. John Hyten https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1187704/strategic-deterrent-coalition-symposium/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1184147/auburn-university-at-montgomery-commencement-address-to-college-of-nursing-and/ Montgomery, Ala. (As delivered, edited for clarity) --General John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM): So how y’all doing?  You guys better be doing pretty good.  It’s a pretty big day for you guys, so congratulations from the start. It’s just great to be back home in Alabama.  It’s always good to be home in Alabama.I started here as a second Sat, 06 May 2017 17:53:00 GMT Gen. John E. Hyten https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1184147/auburn-university-at-montgomery-commencement-address-to-college-of-nursing-and/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1177286/usstratcom-fellows-leadership-conference/ Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. -- (As Delivered) General John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM): This is one of my favorite things to do, to talk about leadership, to talk about people that care about leadership.  And it’s a great group of people that we have.  STRATCOM Fellows, Lean In Circles, we have STRATCOM, the 55th [Wing], the [557th] Weather Tue, 02 May 2017 14:31:00 GMT General John E. Hyten https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1177286/usstratcom-fellows-leadership-conference/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1178553/air-force-association-strategic-deterrence-breakfast-series/ Washington D.C. - (As Delivered)Vice Adm. Charles Richard, USSTRATCOM Deputy Commander:  Peter, thank you for that kind introduction and your career of leadership on nuclear issues.  I’d also like to note that I’m speaking on behalf of my boss, Gen. John Hyten.  I think he has also addressed this group before.  He’s a brilliant speaker, and if you have a future chance to Tue, 02 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT Vice Adm. Charles Richard https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1178553/air-force-association-strategic-deterrence-breakfast-series/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1169704/air-force-association-aksarben-chapter-annual-awards-ceremony/ Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. --  (As Delivered)  General John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM): Thank you very much. If you have to follow Jimmy Weber, that’s not a good thing. When [retired] Col. [Chris] Canada told me that he was switching the order and it would be Jimmy after the break right before me, I said that’s great, but that’s not good Thu, 20 Apr 2017 17:06:00 GMT General John E. Hyten https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1169704/air-force-association-aksarben-chapter-annual-awards-ceremony/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1156937/armed-forces-communications-and-electronics-association-greater-omaha-chapter-l/ Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. -- (As Delivered)General John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM): Roll Tide, everybody.  It’s funny, because if you read my bio you’ll find out that I actually have a master’s degree from Auburn University at Montgomery.  That was a huge mistake.  We were talking at lunch, when you grow up in Alabama, when you’re in first Thu, 13 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT General John E. Hyten https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1156937/armed-forces-communications-and-electronics-association-greater-omaha-chapter-l/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1144867/department-of-defense-briefing-by-admiral-tidd-in-the-pentagon-briefing-room/ ADMIRAL KURT TIDD: Well, good afternoon, everybody. It's a pleasure to join you once again. And I just want to be on the record as saying this, I always look forward to these briefings with you. So this morning, I joined General Lori Robinson to update the Senate Armed Services Committee on our respective efforts to defend the homeland. Since I last spoke to the committee, Fri, 07 Apr 2017 14:01:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1144867/department-of-defense-briefing-by-admiral-tidd-in-the-pentagon-briefing-room/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1152751/33rd-space-symposium-featured-speech-integrating-and-normalizing-space-for-the/ (As Delivered) Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command: Thank you, everybody, good morning. I’ll tell you what, it is great to be back in Colorado.  I’ve spent the entire week in Washington, D.C., most of it on Capitol Hill, so let me just reiterate, it is great to be back in Colorado. I’ve been watching you guys from afar, you’ve been all over the press, Thu, 06 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT Gen. John E. Hyten https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1152751/33rd-space-symposium-featured-speech-integrating-and-normalizing-space-for-the/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1152800/presentation-of-the-omaha-trophy-to-the-21st-space-wing/ (As Delivered) Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command: Thank you all very much. Congratulations, I guess that’s the first thing, on being selected to win the Omaha Trophy.  I think you’ve had a lot of success over the last short period of time.  The Moorman Award [U.S. Air Force Gen. Thomas S. Moorman, Jr. Award], the Herres Award [U.S. Air Force Gen. Thu, 06 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT Gen. John E. Hyten https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1152800/presentation-of-the-omaha-trophy-to-the-21st-space-wing/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1151579/33rd-space-symposium-the-space-warfighters-luncheon/ (As Delivered/Edited for Clarity) Brig. Gen. John E. Shaw, U.S. Strategic Command Global Operations deputy director: Was that Lady Gaga?  I’m not sure what the theme song was. Thanks Deborah, and thanks so much for the Space Symposium here.  I’m really excited about the opportunity to come and chat.It didn’t really hit me until I walked in, what a diverse set of folks we Tue, 04 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT Brig. Gen. John E. Shaw https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1151579/33rd-space-symposium-the-space-warfighters-luncheon/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1153029/military-reporters-and-editors-association-conference-keynote-speech/ (As Delivered) Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command: Good morning, everybody. This is not one of my favorite things to do, to be honest with you, but it is one of the most important things I do because it is an opportunity for me to stand up and tell the story of the soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and the civilians that work in U.S. Strategic Fri, 31 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMT Gen. John E. Hyten https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1153029/military-reporters-and-editors-association-conference-keynote-speech/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1128626/adm-tidd-prepared-remarks-intelligence-in-defense-of-the-homeland-symposium-at/ VIDEOAdm. Tidd speech and Commanders' Perspectives panel with Gen. (Ret.) Norton Schwartz, Challcellor Adm. (Ret.) William McRaven and Christine Abizaid. .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; Thu, 23 Mar 2017 20:56:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1128626/adm-tidd-prepared-remarks-intelligence-in-defense-of-the-homeland-symposium-at/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1127277/adm-tidd-prepared-remarks-central-american-regional-leaders-conference/ Central American Regional Leaders Conference at U.S. Army SouthSan Antonio, Texas | March 22, 2017Good morning.  KK, thanks for this invitation to drop by.  To all our Central American partners present today, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to participate in this important work.  I’m looking forward to our conversation, and I hope you are too. I Wed, 22 Mar 2017 21:06:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1127277/adm-tidd-prepared-remarks-central-american-regional-leaders-conference/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1156594/space-security-issues-for-the-new-us-administration/ Center for Strategic and International Studies Headquarters, Washington, D.C. --  (As Delivered -- Edited for Clarity)               Vice Adm. Charles A. Richard,  deputy commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM): So good morning, and Dr. Hamre, thank you so much for one, hosting this event and that very kind introduction; as well as to CSIS [Center for Strategic Wed, 22 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMT Vice Adm. Charles A. Richard https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1156594/space-security-issues-for-the-new-us-administration/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1106003/adm-tidd-prepared-remarks-iadc-gender-integration-seminar/ Good morning.  Martha, thank you for the invitation to kick off this seminar.  I’d like to take the opportunity to recognize our many distinguished participants, and the IADC and ANEPE, for their leadership on an issue of such critical importance for all the nations represented in this room.    Thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to participate, and Wed, 08 Mar 2017 00:23:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1106003/adm-tidd-prepared-remarks-iadc-gender-integration-seminar/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1119705/bellevue-chamber-of-commerce-meeting/   (As Delivered)  Vice Adm. Charles Richard, deputy commander of U.S. Strategic Command: Good afternoon, everybody, and thank you for inviting me over.  It is terrific to be back in Bellevue.  As noted earlier, this is my second time here.  I was the commander of the Global Strike component in STRATCOM; I loved that tour.  They asked me to come back, and we’re fortunate Tue, 07 Mar 2017 05:00:00 GMT Vice Adm. Charles Richard https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1119705/bellevue-chamber-of-commerce-meeting/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1101385/australian-chief-of-air-force-symposium/ (As Delivered) Forming Coalitions across the Spectrum of Capability and Wealth  Maj. Gen. Clinton E. Crosier, U.S. Strategic Command director of plans and policy: Thank you Air Commodore Green.  Good morning everyone, and thank you to our host, Air Marshal Davies, for convening us today. It’s an honor to be here addressing such a well-represented audience.  As we've Mon, 27 Feb 2017 14:49:00 GMT Maj. Gen. Clinton E. Crosier https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1101385/australian-chief-of-air-force-symposium/ http://www.nsa.gov/Press-Room/Speeches-Testimony/Article-View/Article/1619236/confronting-the-cybersecurity-challenge-keynote-address/ Glenn S. Gerstell delivers the keynote address at the 2017 Law, Ethics and National Security Conference at Duke Law School on February 25, 2017. Sat, 25 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT Press Operations http://www.nsa.gov/Press-Room/Speeches-Testimony/Article-View/Article/1619236/confronting-the-cybersecurity-challenge-keynote-address/ Speeches https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1090673/transcript-adm-tidd-remarks-at-global-special-operations-forces-foundation-symp/ Global SOF SymposiumTampa, FloridaFebruary 21, 2017Keynote address Good afternoon.  Todd, thank you for the invitation to speak.  It’s both a personal pleasure and a professional honor to be here in the company of so many men and women who have put the Special Operations community in the position it enjoys today. It’s particularly meaningful to join you to help mark the Wed, 22 Feb 2017 17:25:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1090673/transcript-adm-tidd-remarks-at-global-special-operations-forces-foundation-symp/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1087838/remarks-by-secretary-mattis-at-the-munich-security-conference-in-munich-germany/ SECRETARY OF DEFENSE JIM MATTIS:  Thank you very much.  Thank you.  And excellencies and colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. And thank you, Madam Minister, for your historically informed and stirring words.  They remind me of the legacy now shared on both sides of the Atlantic.  It's a legacy of freedom, it's a legacy of friendship and a trusted alliance. Fri, 17 Feb 2017 19:36:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1087838/remarks-by-secretary-mattis-at-the-munich-security-conference-in-munich-germany/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1085050/remarks-by-secretary-mattis-and-secretary-general-stoltenberg-at-nato-headquart/ SECRETARY-GENERAL JENS STOLTENBERG:  So good afternoon.  Secretary Mattis, it's great to welcome you to NATO Headquarters.  We spoke on phone on the first day, when you have taken up your new position as the secretary of defense.  But it's great to welcome you here at the NATO Headquarters and be able to congratulate you on your appointment and to say to you that, I really Wed, 15 Feb 2017 22:16:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis; NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1085050/remarks-by-secretary-mattis-and-secretary-general-stoltenberg-at-nato-headquart/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1076391/adm-tidd-prepared-remarks-aacla-outlook-on-the-americas-conference/   AACLA Luncheon February 8, 2017Keynote Speech NETWORKS: THEIRS AND OURSGood afternoon.  I’d like to thank Jodi Bond and Tom Kenna for the invitation to speak today.  I’d also like to recognize Reuben Smith Vaughn for his efforts to promote collaboration between the business community and U.S. Southern Command. It’s great to be here, and I look forward to our Wed, 08 Feb 2017 21:15:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1076391/adm-tidd-prepared-remarks-aacla-outlook-on-the-americas-conference/ https://minerva.defense.gov/Voices/Researcher-Publications/Article/1072506/the-american-face-of-isis/ A Special Report of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. Mon, 06 Feb 2017 19:24:00 GMT Robert A. Pape, Jean Decety, Keven Ruby, Alejandro Albanez Rivas, Jens Jessen, Caroline Wegner, Piper Mik, Sarah Starr, Ala Tineh, Walker Gunning, Jacinta Carroll https://minerva.defense.gov/Voices/Researcher-Publications/Article/1072506/the-american-face-of-isis/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1071623/secretary-of-defense-joint-remarks-with-south-korean-defense-minister-han-min-k/ Remarks by Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis and South Korean Defense Minister Han Min Koo in Seoul, Republic of Korea Friday, February 3, 2017 Fri, 03 Feb 2017 13:09:00 GMT Secretary James Mattis https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1071623/secretary-of-defense-joint-remarks-with-south-korean-defense-minister-han-min-k/ https://minerva.defense.gov/Voices/Researcher-Publications/Article/1071003/do-women-matter-to-national-security/ Monkey Cage, Washington Post. February 2. Thu, 02 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT Joshua Busby and Heather Hurlburt https://minerva.defense.gov/Voices/Researcher-Publications/Article/1071003/do-women-matter-to-national-security/ https://minerva.defense.gov/Voices/Researcher-Publications/Article/1064795/challenges-in-researching-terrorism-from-the-field-research-must-focus-on-youth/ Science. 355(6323): 126-28. January 27. Fri, 27 Jan 2017 21:21:00 GMT Scott Atran, Robert Axelrod, Richard Davis, Baruch Fischhoff https://minerva.defense.gov/Voices/Researcher-Publications/Article/1064795/challenges-in-researching-terrorism-from-the-field-research-must-focus-on-youth/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1060238/remarks-by-secretary-mattis-at-a-martin-luther-king-jr-day-observance-in-the-pe/ SECRETARY OF DEFENSE JAMES MATTIS:  Thanks, ladies and gentlemen. (APPLAUSE) Thanks very much.   And Mike, thank you.  It's been a pleasure serving alongside you and watching your leadership and the way you can create harmony in some disharmonious places that you've been before.  Good to see you back here at the Pentagon. But deputy secretary, ladies and gentlemen of the Wed, 25 Jan 2017 21:44:13 GMT Secretary of Defense James Mattis https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1060238/remarks-by-secretary-mattis-at-a-martin-luther-king-jr-day-observance-in-the-pe/ https://minerva.defense.gov/Voices/Researcher-Publications/Article/1064750/what-do-pirates-want-to-steal-riches-at-sea-so-they-can-pay-for-wars-on-land/ Brandon Prins, Ursula Daxecker, and Anup Phayal. 2017. What Do Pirates Want? To Steal Riches at Sea So They Can Pay for Wars on Land. Monkey Cage, Washington Post. January 25. Wed, 25 Jan 2017 21:06:00 GMT Brandon Prins, Ursula Daxecker, and Anup Phayal https://minerva.defense.gov/Voices/Researcher-Publications/Article/1064750/what-do-pirates-want-to-steal-riches-at-sea-so-they-can-pay-for-wars-on-land/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1063244/center-for-international-security-and-cooperation-cisac/ (As Delivered)Gen. John E. Hyten, Commander U.S. Strategic Command: Thank you very much for that introduction.  I wish my mom was here to hear it. I actually wondered how you were going to get a roomful of people here for this, but then I walk in and you have food, so clearly food is the draw because I remember the times I was at the university.  If I could get food, Tue, 24 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT Gen. John E. Hyten https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1063244/center-for-international-security-and-cooperation-cisac/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1052816/remarks-by-secretary-carter-at-the-department-of-defense-farewell/ Please don’t clap for me; I’m really here to clap for you.  That’s the theme of what I want to say to you, so good morning.  Thanks for being here.It was two weeks ago, I spoke of President Obama and his leadership and accomplishments as Commander-in-Chief.  And then last week General Dunford and the leadership honored me with farewells.  But, today I want to say farewell Wed, 18 Jan 2017 15:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1052816/remarks-by-secretary-carter-at-the-department-of-defense-farewell/ https://minerva.defense.gov/Voices/Researcher-Publications/Article/1067697/disentangling-aid-dynamics-in-statebuilding-and-peacebuiding/ Naazneen H. Barma, Naomi Levy, and Jessica Piombo. 2016. Disentangling Aid Dynamics in Statebuilding and Peacebuiding: A Causal Framework. International Peacekeeping. 1-25. (DOI: 10.1080/13533312.2016.1252677) Tue, 17 Jan 2017 17:00:00 GMT Naazneen H. Barma, Naomi Levy, Jessica Piombo https://minerva.defense.gov/Voices/Researcher-Publications/Article/1067697/disentangling-aid-dynamics-in-statebuilding-and-peacebuiding/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1050773/adm-tidd-prepared-remarks-for-surface-navy-association-symposium/ A spectrum of state and nonstate actors across multiple regions and domains calls for a new way of harnessing the maritime domain, the SOUTHCOM commander said at the Surface Navy Association symposium. Thu, 12 Jan 2017 15:09:00 GMT SOUTHCOM Public Affairs https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1050773/adm-tidd-prepared-remarks-for-surface-navy-association-symposium/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1050054/remarks-on-defense-at-a-time-of-strategic-transition-csis-sam-nunn-national-sec/ Good evening everyone.Thanks  for that kind introduction, John, and for the first-ever Nunn Prize.  This is a particular honor for me because I have such respect for both CSIS and for Sam Nunn – more on him in a moment.I’m pleased tonight to get together with so many legends in our foreign policy community, long-time friends of mine, of the Defense Department, and Wed, 11 Jan 2017 23:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense, Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1050054/remarks-on-defense-at-a-time-of-strategic-transition-csis-sam-nunn-national-sec/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1049131/remarks-at-secretary-of-the-air-force-farewell-ceremony/ Good morning, everyone.  Well, in 1981, a recent Master’s graduate traveled to Washington to apply for the dream job she’d been working toward for years – a position with the U.S. Foreign Service.  But this aspiring diplomat’s so-called “Plan A” didn’t work out: the Department of State had no positions. Thankfully this bright young graduate remained committed to serving Wed, 11 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1049131/remarks-at-secretary-of-the-air-force-farewell-ceremony/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1045499/remarks-at-secretary-of-defense-armed-forces-farewell-parade/ Good afternoon everyone, and thank you for being here.Thank you, Chairman Dunford, for those kind remarks, and to you and the Joint Chiefs of Staff for the recognition.My time as Secretary of Defense is growing short, and people are beginning to ask me the question, “What’s the best decision you’ve made as Secretary of Defense?”  And I say without hesitation, it’s Joe Mon, 09 Jan 2017 23:33:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1045499/remarks-at-secretary-of-defense-armed-forces-farewell-parade/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1042702/remarks-at-armed-forces-farewell-parade-for-president-obama/ Thank you, Chairman Dunford, for that tribute to the President and the First Lady’s commitment to our troops and their families.Mr. President, Mr. Vice President, Department of Defense leadership, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen – welcome, as the Department honors our Commander-in-Chief of eight critical years one last time.  This afternoon, I’d like to do so by Wed, 04 Jan 2017 20:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1042702/remarks-at-armed-forces-farewell-parade-for-president-obama/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1035043/remarks-at-pentagon-vietnam-war-exhibit-opening-ceremony/ There you have the meaning of this ceremony and this hallway, right there in Chuck Hagel – and more about you in a moment, Chuck.  Good afternoon everybody.  A lot of distinguished guests here, thank you, DoD colleagues past and present – standing room only, but worth it – members of the Vietnam War Commemoration especially.  Thank you for being here.Today’s unveiling and Tue, 20 Dec 2016 20:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1035043/remarks-at-pentagon-vietnam-war-exhibit-opening-ceremony/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1030529/opening-remarks-at-counter-isil-defense-ministerial/ Thanks very much, Secretary Fallon – appreciate your hosting us today so that we can all receive an update on the execution of our counter-ISIL coalition military campaign plan we devised a year ago and are carrying out now.  It’s great to be here in London with all of you to discuss – to use Michael’s apt word – how to continue to build the momentum, accelerate our Thu, 15 Dec 2016 11:17:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1030529/opening-remarks-at-counter-isil-defense-ministerial/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1027936/remarks-at-f-35i-arrival-ceremony/ Thank you, thank you. And what a beautiful, beautiful song. Thanks so much. Really appreciate it.Good evening, everyone.President Rivlin; Prime Minister Netanyahu; Minister Lieberman, my friend; General Eizenkot; General Eshel; ladies and gentlemen:  it’s a pleasure to be back in Israel, and to join all of you here at Nevatim for this historic ceremony.  This evening, Mon, 12 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1027936/remarks-at-f-35i-arrival-ceremony/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1026639/remarks-on-the-logic-of-american-strategy-in-the-middle-east-2016-iiss-manama-d/ Well, thank you, John, for that introduction.  It’s great to see you again, to speak at this important IISS forum, and to be back in Bahrain with so many good friends, allies, and partners here in this room. I’m in the middle of a two-week around-the-world trip,  visiting U.S. troops as holiday time approaches – in the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe – and also Sat, 10 Dec 2016 18:41:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1026639/remarks-on-the-logic-of-american-strategy-in-the-middle-east-2016-iiss-manama-d/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1019479/remarks-on-ensuring-continued-excellence-in-defense-at-a-time-of-strategic-tran/ Thank you all, and good afternoon,.  And John, thank you – thank  you for that kind introduction.  It’s good to be back at the Reagan Forum. And I’m pleased to join so many long-time friends of mine and the Defense Department’s among the dedicated and patriotic Americans here – including two of my predecessors, former Secretary of Defense and former Vice President Dick Sat, 03 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1019479/remarks-on-ensuring-continued-excellence-in-defense-at-a-time-of-strategic-tran/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1020802/remarks-on-receiving-the-ronald-reagan-peace-through-strength-award/ Good evening, everyone.  This speech is not going to be about physics or medieval history, but thank you, Ann [Korologos], I appreciate it.  And thanks to everyone at the Reagan Foundation. For this award, I’m pleased to join its distinguished group of recipients, and my wife Stephanie and I are pleased to be with you all – all of you this evening.  The Reagan Forum is Sat, 03 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1020802/remarks-on-receiving-the-ronald-reagan-peace-through-strength-award/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1026342/53rd-annual-aoc-international-symposium-and-convention/ As Prepared VADM Charles Richard, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Deputy Commander: Thank you Mr. Watters (Annual Symposium Chair, Raytheon) for that kind introduction. We rely on our industry partners to help us achieve our missions every day and appreciate your contribution to our joint forces. Thank you also to the Association of Old Crows – especially President Tue, 29 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT Vice Adm. Charles Richard https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1026342/53rd-annual-aoc-international-symposium-and-convention/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1003737/veterans-day-remarks/ Thanks. Good afternoon everyone.  First of all, these are hard acts to follow, so let’s just take a moment and recognize these five folks.  I’m inspired by you guys, really am, thanks.  And I’m going to tell you – they told great stories from today – and I’m going to start out by telling you a story from yesterday.  Long time yesterday, almost a century ago…and it goes Fri, 11 Nov 2016 22:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1003737/veterans-day-remarks/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1002245/remarks-honoring-zbigniew-brzezinski-with-the-dod-distinguished-public-service/ Good afternoon.  Thank you so much for being here and…joining me in what is a great privilege – and that is to honor one of the finest strategic thinkers and policymakers of our time Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski – or as he is simply known across town and around the world: Zbig.As we do so, it’s a pleasure to be joined by so many friends, current and former colleagues, and Thu, 10 Nov 2016 18:30:00 GMT Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/1002245/remarks-honoring-zbigniew-brzezinski-with-the-dod-distinguished-public-service/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1028833/usstratcom-change-of-command-remarks/ Gen. John E. Hyten, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Commander: Thank you very much. Hi Laura [wife], hi Katie [daughter], hi Chris [son]. Secretary [of Defense Ash] Carter, Chairman [of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Joe] and Mrs. [Ellyn] Dunford, Adm. [Cecil] Haney, Bonny [Haney], Congressman [Brad] and Mrs. [Ann] Ashford, Congressman [Jeff] Fortenberry, Mayor [Rita] and Thu, 03 Nov 2016 14:59:00 GMT Gen. John E. Hyten https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/1028833/usstratcom-change-of-command-remarks/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/995969/remarks-at-stratcom-change-of-command/ Good morning, everyone, and thanks for being here, and look at those magnificent servicemembers standing so proud. Thank you.Listen, before I begin, I need to share with you, in case you weren't aware that it's been a tough day for us in Afghanistan.  Two of our servicemembers were killed, along with four others wounded, in an operation alongside our Afghan partners in Thu, 03 Nov 2016 04:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/995969/remarks-at-stratcom-change-of-command/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/996683/remarks-at-stand-up-for-heroes-reception/ Good evening, everyone, and thank you so much for being here this evening.  And thanks for that kind introduction, Bob, and thanks for inviting me to be here at the start of what looks like a very exciting evening.  We have some very good friends here tonight from the department, few finer than our former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, my sidekick – I don’t know Wed, 02 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/996683/remarks-at-stand-up-for-heroes-reception/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/995929/remarks-on-forging-two-new-links-to-the-force-of-the-future/ Thanks, Cadet Reynolds – and good morning, everybody.What a beautiful, spectacular place.  Thank you.  Thanks to CCNY for letting me be here this morning.  This is an institution that was founded to educate the sons and daughters of this great city of New York, a city which has given so much to our military over the years as well.It’s been home of some of the most iconic Tue, 01 Nov 2016 15:15:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/995929/remarks-on-forging-two-new-links-to-the-force-of-the-future/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/990315/remarks-on-the-path-to-an-innovative-future-for-defense-csis-third-offset-strat/ Thanks, John, for that introduction, and, more importantly – where’d John go? – for your many years of service, many years of friendship to me, and wonderful service to our country over so many years, and leadership of this great institution.I also want to thank CSIS for hosting this important conference, and I want to commend my Deputy Secretary of Defense – Bob – and Fri, 28 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/990315/remarks-on-the-path-to-an-innovative-future-for-defense-csis-third-offset-strat/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/990218/ndu-foundation-american-patriot-award/ All, right.  Well, listen, thank you, Dr. Ronis – appreciate it.  Good evening, everyone.  What a terrific video about our honorees, and I'm honored to be here to, in turn, honor them.   It’s good to be with all of you, a lot of colleagues past and present, servicemembers, friends.  General Selva, Paul, are you out there?  Paul, Ricky, nice to be with you, as always.  Thu, 27 Oct 2016 23:10:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/990218/ndu-foundation-american-patriot-award/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/987834/kansas-state-university-landon-lecture-series/ Adm. Cecil D. Haney, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) commander: Good morning and thank you Gen. Dick Myers [Retired Air Force Gen. Richard Myers, Interim KSU president] for having me here and for your leadership here at Kansas State University, and also for that kind introduction. Fri, 21 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/987834/kansas-state-university-landon-lecture-series/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1035575/adm-tidd-prepared-remarks-for-ndu-beyond-convergence-conference/ Closing Remarks of SOUTHCOM commander, Navy Adm. Kurt W. Tidd, National Defense University, Washington DC, October 18, 2016 Wed, 19 Oct 2016 13:37:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1035575/adm-tidd-prepared-remarks-for-ndu-beyond-convergence-conference/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1035605/adm-tidd-prepared-remarks-for-csis-maritime-security-dialogue/ Opening Remarks of SOUTHCOM commander, Navy Adm. Kurt W. Tidd,, Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington DC, October 18, 2016 Tue, 18 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT SOUTHCOM Public Affairs https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1035605/adm-tidd-prepared-remarks-for-csis-maritime-security-dialogue/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/969780/remarks-at-xii-conference-of-defense-ministers-of-the-americas/ Thank you, Minister Sajjan.  And thank you, Minister Dillon, for welcoming us to your country.  To you, and all my fellow ministers:  It’s a pleasure to be here at this year’s Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas.I’m also pleased to be joined by my Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Dr. Rebecca Bill Chavez, and Admiral Kurt Tue, 11 Oct 2016 17:30:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/969780/remarks-at-xii-conference-of-defense-ministers-of-the-americas/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/965817/remarks-at-the-first-meeting-of-the-defense-innovation-board/ Well, good morning, everyone.  Thank you for joining us today, and welcome to the Pentagon, and welcome to the very first public meeting of our new Defense Innovation Board.I want to begin by thanking the board’s chair, Eric Schmidt, for his leadership.  And I want to thank each of you – each of you, all the board members – for your willingness to serve our country in this Wed, 05 Oct 2016 22:42:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/965817/remarks-at-the-first-meeting-of-the-defense-innovation-board/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/963957/remarks-at-dod-disability-awards-ceremony/ Good afternoon, everyone.  And Stephanie, thanks so much for that introduction – above all, thanks for what you do here.  She’s one of my partners in this great enterprise, and as I look out here in this audience, I see so many others…DoD leaders, colleagues, and then we, of course, have our honorees, their family, and their friends: welcome.  Welcome to this which is the Tue, 04 Oct 2016 20:23:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/963957/remarks-at-dod-disability-awards-ceremony/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/974075/remarks-to-the-association-of-the-us-army-annual-convention/       Thank you.  Well, I would just like to start by saying, and with apologies to the CNO who wrote an article on this today that Washington traffic is the most effective A2/AD network in the world.        I very much apologize for keeping you waiting.  And so I want to just dive right in.  I want to thank the AUSA, Secretary Fanning, General Milley, General Perkins for Tue, 04 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/974075/remarks-to-the-association-of-the-us-army-annual-convention/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/962598/remarks-at-ceremony-honoring-2016-olympians-and-paralympians/ I can do all that, too.  Well, good afternoon, everyone.  What a terrific video and no, I can’t do any of that.  But what a great opportunity for all of us to celebrate as a community.Every four years, the country comes together, cheers together, and watches with pride as Team USA enters the Olympic Opening Ceremony in the – in the Parade of Nations.  American athletes – Mon, 03 Oct 2016 21:10:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/962598/remarks-at-ceremony-honoring-2016-olympians-and-paralympians/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/961320/remarks-by-secretary-carter-at-asean-defense-informal/ SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ASH CARTER: Well, good morning, everyone. I hope you enjoyed last night's reception. It's good to see you all. I look forward to our conversations today. It's good to be with so many good friends and wonderful partners. Listen, before I get started, I'd like to thank my ASEAN counterparts and the ASEAN Secretary General especially for joining us here Fri, 30 Sep 2016 23:55:11 GMT Press Operations https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/961320/remarks-by-secretary-carter-at-asean-defense-informal/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/959937/remarks-on-the-future-of-the-rebalance-enabling-security-in-the-vital-dynamic-a/ Good morning, gang. Good morning, every one.  Let me start by saying how great it is to be in San Diego.  And I appreciate that this beautiful city here has been a community that’s welcomed our military for many years.  We don’t take it for granted.  And we’re grateful to you.  Thank you. Where’d Mike go?  Here we are…on no, no, please sit down.  Thank you, Mike.  One of Fri, 30 Sep 2016 00:24:44 GMT Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/959937/remarks-on-the-future-of-the-rebalance-enabling-security-in-the-vital-dynamic-a/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/958457/spirit-of-hope-award/ Thanks, Mike, for that suitably short introduction, and for all you do for all of us who work here in the pentagon.Good morning everybody.  It’s a real pleasure to be here today, representing secretary carter, to recognize a select group of americans who have given their time and hearts supporting the magnificent men and women who serve their country with such skill and Wed, 28 Sep 2016 20:49:00 GMT Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/958457/spirit-of-hope-award/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/956630/remarks-on-sustaining-nuclear-deterrence/ Thank you.  Please sit down, guys.  Please sit down.  Great to be with you.  Look at what a fabulous, what a magnificent-looking crowd.  Really appreciate it.  And you know, hey, thank you Colonel Brooks.  And is Colonel Conner still here?  There you are – thank you.  Thanks, both of you, for hosting me.It’s great to be at Minot again.  For me, by the way, I’ll just tell Mon, 26 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/956630/remarks-on-sustaining-nuclear-deterrence/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/953317/opening-statement-on-us-national-security-challenges-and-ongoing-military-opera/ Thank you very much, Chairman [McCain], Ranking Member Reed, all the members of this committee, thank you for having us here. And Chairman, and Senator Reed, thanks for taking the time to talk with me before this hearing – much appreciated as always – and for hosting General Dunford by my side, where he is all the time. And I’m very pleased and our country is very Thu, 22 Sep 2016 13:30:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/953317/opening-statement-on-us-national-security-challenges-and-ongoing-military-opera/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/952252/submitted-statement-on-us-national-security-challenges-and-ongoing-military-ope/ Chairman McCain, Ranking Member Reed, Members of the Committee:  Thank you for hosting me and Chairman Dunford today, and also for hosting the Chiefs of the military services last week.  I particularly appreciated your comments to them about the inefficiencies and dangers of continued budget instability and gridlock, as well as the risk of sequestration’s looming return.  Thu, 22 Sep 2016 12:30:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/952252/submitted-statement-on-us-national-security-challenges-and-ongoing-military-ope/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/951801/remarks-honoring-senator-carl-levin-and-senator-john-warner/ Good afternoon, everyone.  Thank you so much for being here and…to join me in what is a great privilege – and that is to honor Senators Carl Levin and John Warner today.  And also, I want to welcome Carl’s wife Barbara, his brother Congressman Sandy – where is…where’d Sandy go?  Ah, thank you, I know you have to leave early and tend to business on the Hill.  Budget Wed, 21 Sep 2016 21:07:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/951801/remarks-honoring-senator-carl-levin-and-senator-john-warner/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/973907/remarks-to-the-air-force-association/       Thanks for that short introduction.  I like it.      Secretary James, General Goldfein, distinguished general officers, members of the broader Air Force community and industry, it's just great to be here, and it's good to be among familiar faces.      I want to start by commending the Air Force Association for all it does on behalf of the 600,000 men and women of the Wed, 21 Sep 2016 15:35:00 GMT Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/973907/remarks-to-the-air-force-association/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/947227/remarks-at-national-powmia-recognition-day-ceremony/ Good morning everyone. Senator Cornyn, Vice Chairman Selva, Captain Coffee, distinguished guests, families and friends: thanks for joining us here today. We gather here together today to recognize our nation’s former prisoners of war and those still missing…and to recommit ourselves to fulfilling our solemn pledge: to make every effort to bring all – all – our men and Fri, 16 Sep 2016 14:15:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/947227/remarks-at-national-powmia-recognition-day-ceremony/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/945066/remarks-announcing-a-diux-outpost-in-austin-texas/ Terrific, well, thank you both, Joe, and Bill, for being here, for that introduction, for your friendship, and for your enduring commitment to public service – first, over nearly four decades in uniform, culminating in your leadership of our Special Operations Command, and now as chancellor of the University of Texas and also a member of DoD’s, I’m pleased to say, new Wed, 14 Sep 2016 23:49:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/945066/remarks-announcing-a-diux-outpost-in-austin-texas/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/940275/remarks-at-september-11th-pentagon-observance-ceremony/ Today, we return to the site of an attack motivated by barbarism and hate.  An attack that rattled the world, that shook this mighty building, and that took 184 lives from us here at the Pentagon as well as thousands more in New York and Pennsylvania. Mr. President, Chairman Dunford, honored guests, family and friends of those we lost on 9/11:Today, we come together, as we Sun, 11 Sep 2016 15:34:28 GMT Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/940275/remarks-at-september-11th-pentagon-observance-ceremony/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/937233/secretary-of-defense-ash-carter-dinner-remarks-un-peacekeeping-defense-minister/ Good evening.I want to thank Secretary Fallon for his kind introduction. And I want to thank the United Kingdom for hosting this important – and first of its kind – United Nations Peacekeeping Defense Ministerial.Earlier today at Oxford University, I spoke with students about how, in a changing world, the United Kingdom, the United States, and other like-minded nations Thu, 08 Sep 2016 12:15:00 GMT Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/937233/secretary-of-defense-ash-carter-dinner-remarks-un-peacekeeping-defense-minister/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/936974/remarks-on-the-us-uk-alliance-and-the-future-of-the-principled-international-or/ Good morning. Thanks very much, Lorrie…old friend.  Thanks very much.  Appreciate those kind words, and all you’re doing to help ensure today’s students – and readers – learn the best of the old lessons of war and strategy as they seek to shape and serve in a new era.  I want to thank Dean Woods, who could not be here, and the Blavatnik School for inviting me to return to Wed, 07 Sep 2016 20:32:00 GMT Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/936974/remarks-on-the-us-uk-alliance-and-the-future-of-the-principled-international-or/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/929065/remarks-presenting-the-secretary-of-defense-employer-support-freedom-award-of-t/ Thanks very much, Jonathan – for being here, for spending your time here, and you obviously get it, you get why we’re here and what this occasion is about.  So also does the chaplain – I appreciate that invocation rendered in that distinctive Missouri accent.  And Paul, his wife, thank you.  And to everybody in this organization, it’s great to be with you all – leaders Fri, 26 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/929065/remarks-presenting-the-secretary-of-defense-employer-support-freedom-award-of-t/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1035677/adm-tidd-opening-remarks-at-south-american-defense-conference/ Navy Adm. Kurt W. Tidd, commander of U.S. Southern Command met with military and security leaders from 10 nations in Uruguay during the South America Defense Conference. Discussions focused on security cooperation for peacekeeping support, advancement of human rights, development of NCO Corps and effective integration of women in the military. Wed, 17 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMT SOUTHCOM Public Affairs https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1035677/adm-tidd-opening-remarks-at-south-american-defense-conference/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/986484/space-and-missile-defense-symposium/ Space and Missile Defense Symposium by Adm. Cecil D. Haney at Von Braun Center, Huntsville, Ala. Tue, 16 Aug 2016 09:00:00 GMT Adm. Cecil D. Haney https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/986484/space-and-missile-defense-symposium/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/986501/task-force-124-and-strategic-communications-wing-one-change-of-command/ Task Force 124 and Strategic Communications Wing One change of command by Adm. Cecil D. Haney at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. Fri, 12 Aug 2016 09:00:00 GMT Adm. Cecil D. Haney https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/986501/task-force-124-and-strategic-communications-wing-one-change-of-command/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/906320/retirement-ceremony-of-general-john-jay-paxton/ Well, good evening everyone, and what a spectacular evening it is tonight. Let me first say this to the folks that are here, General Paxton, Jay, stop talking. Bob Neller, guys I've known for a long time. You all ought to know I asked to come to this. I'm going to tell you why in a minute, but I thought it was important for you to know I wanted to be here tonight, and I Thu, 04 Aug 2016 23:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/906320/retirement-ceremony-of-general-john-jay-paxton/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/901580/remarks-at-the-national-guard-bureau-change-of-responsibility/ Good morning, good morning fans of Frank and fans of Joe. Glad to have you all here, and I’m certainly one of you. Chairman Dunford, Ellyn, thank you for being here. General Milley, General Goldfein, General Neller, Admiral Michel, Adjutants General, international partners, friends and family, all of you, and Ambassador, thanks for joining us. It’s good to be with you all Wed, 03 Aug 2016 15:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/901580/remarks-at-the-national-guard-bureau-change-of-responsibility/ https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/882823/gen-vincent-k-brooks-address-kida/ General Vincent K. Brooks addressed the Korea Institute for Defense Analyses on August 2, 2016. He addressed the current security situation in North East Asia and the Alliance between the Republic of Korea and the U.S. Tue, 02 Aug 2016 05:51:40 GMT USFK Public Affairs https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/882823/gen-vincent-k-brooks-address-kida/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/873490/remarks-to-the-xviii-airborne-corps-on-the-counter-isil-campaign/ Good morning, everybody. And Steve, thanks. Thanks for that introduction, for your leadership here of the storied 18th Airborne Corps. And thanks to all of you sitting here, for everything you do, every day for us.I know that for more than year now, as Steve mentioned, you've been training hard to provide us with a global response force. I don't take that for granted, Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/873490/remarks-to-the-xviii-airborne-corps-on-the-counter-isil-campaign/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/986470/remarks-by-gen-curtis-m-scaparrotti-at-the-2016-deterrence-symposium/ As deliveredGood morning. What a great crowd.Fellow flag officers here, senior enlisted leaders, distinguished guests. This is quite a distinguished crowd, and I‘m not sure why Cecil invited me, but I appreciate it. Good morning to you all.It‘s a privilege to be here today, and I want to thank Cecil, Admiral Haney, for organizing this symposium. Certainly deterrence is Wed, 27 Jul 2016 09:00:00 GMT Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/986470/remarks-by-gen-curtis-m-scaparrotti-at-the-2016-deterrence-symposium/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/986471/remarks-by-gen-joseph-l-votel-at-the-2016-deterrence-symposium/ As deliveredGen. Joseph L. Votel, Commander, United States Central Command: Thank you for the very kind introduction here. It‘s great to have the highly coveted fourth keynote speaker position this morning. I‘m not sure what more I can say, but actually, my staff did a great job in preparing a really great speech here for me. Unfortunately, I kind of trashed it, so Wed, 27 Jul 2016 09:00:00 GMT Gen. Joseph L. Votel https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/986471/remarks-by-gen-joseph-l-votel-at-the-2016-deterrence-symposium/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/986498/remarks-by-adm-cecil-d-haney-at-the-2016-deterrence-symposium/ As deliveredAdm. Cecil D. Haney, U.S. Strategic Command: I think that‘s the first time I‘ve been introduced as fearless, but remember I sign his fitness report. It‘s great having you all here. Good morning and welcome. I‘d like to thank all of you for joining us in the Heartland of America to engage in rich discussions and to explore this year‘s theme, “Building Wed, 27 Jul 2016 09:00:00 GMT Adm. Cecil D. Haney https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/986498/remarks-by-adm-cecil-d-haney-at-the-2016-deterrence-symposium/ https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/867402/armistice-agreement-commemoration-ceremony-remarks-by-gen-vincent-k-brooks/ Today is truly a special day here in Panmunjom, as we commemorate the 63rd anniversary of the signing of the Armistice Agreement. This agreement, which took two years and 17 days of challenging negotiations to reach, ended over three years of bloodshed and aimed to provide a framework for reconciliation. While we have not reached that final conclusion of peace, the Armistice Agreement remains an effective instrument to settle disputes and limit misunderstandings between the differing parties. Wed, 27 Jul 2016 08:07:00 GMT U.S. Forces Korea Public Affairs https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/867402/armistice-agreement-commemoration-ceremony-remarks-by-gen-vincent-k-brooks/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/858155/remarks-on-opening-diux-east-and-announcing-the-defense-innovation-board/ Thanks, Raj. Thanks very much for that introduction. Secretary Ash here from the state of Massachusetts, I like you already, Secretary Ash.OK. Good afternoon, everyone. Thanks very much for joining us. It's great to be back in Cambridge today to open up the east coast node of the Defense Department's technology startup, the Defense Innovation Unit Experimental, DIUx. And Tue, 26 Jul 2016 17:15:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/858155/remarks-on-opening-diux-east-and-announcing-the-defense-innovation-board/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/852100/opening-remarks-at-counter-isil-foreign-and-defense-minister-meeting/ Well, good morning, everyone.And thank you, John. Thank you for that very comprehensive and forward-looking and absolutely on target depiction of the threat we face but also the problem that's represented in this room and the certainty of victory.It’s great to join so many friends and colleagues here today, allies and partners. I know Jim Clapper was here earlier this Thu, 21 Jul 2016 14:45:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/852100/opening-remarks-at-counter-isil-foreign-and-defense-minister-meeting/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/850519/opening-remarks-at-counter-isil-defense-minister-meeting/ Good morning, my friends.  It’s very good to see you.  We have here represented all – every single member – of the international coalition to combat ISIL – almost all of them represented at the ministerial level, the defense minister level.  And I’m very grateful for each and every one of you for taking the time to be here, and travel the distance that you did.  It’s good Wed, 20 Jul 2016 15:04:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/850519/opening-remarks-at-counter-isil-defense-minister-meeting/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/849410/medal-of-honor-ceremony-for-lieutenant-colonel-charles-kettles/ Deputy Secretary Work, Vice Chairman Selva, General Allyn, family and friends of Lieutenant Colonel Kettles, thank you, thank you all, for joining us today. I particularly want to welcome his wife Ann, son Michael, daughter Cathy, brother-in-law Patrick, nephew Michael. We’re so proud to have you all here.We gather today here to honor an American hero…though, like the Tue, 19 Jul 2016 15:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/849410/medal-of-honor-ceremony-for-lieutenant-colonel-charles-kettles/ https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1035726/adm-tidd-prepared-remarks-at-commander-series-event-hosted-by-the-atlantic-coun/ Adm. Kurt W. Tidd, commander of SOUTHCOM, took part in a Commander Series event hosted by the Atlantic Council's Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security July 13, 2016. The admiral discussed the command's strategy in Latin America and the Caribbean. Thu, 14 Jul 2016 14:52:00 GMT SOUTHCOM Public Affairs https://www.southcom.mil/Media/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/1035726/adm-tidd-prepared-remarks-at-commander-series-event-hosted-by-the-atlantic-coun/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/822831/independence-day-message/ To all of the men and women of the Department of Defense, it is an honor to join you in celebration of Independence Day. As you serve on every ship and every base, in every time zone and every domain, you uphold the ideals enshrined in the Declaration of Independence. For our nation and for so many others around the world, you protect and further the self-evident truths Mon, 04 Jul 2016 04:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/822831/independence-day-message/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/824115/remarks-at-pentagon-ramadan-iftar-observance/ What a spectacular looking group, and particularly for the kids. Thank you for your patience. I’ll be brief, but it’s important and I hope that you’ll remember some of it. Lieutenant Colonel Farooq, thank you for that kind introduction. I want to thank Secretary Fanning, Eric, thanks for being here also, and welcome all of our international friends who are joining us. To Fri, 01 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMT Pentagon Conference Center, Washington, DC https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/824115/remarks-at-pentagon-ramadan-iftar-observance/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/822211/remarks-honoring-secretary-madeleine-albright-with-the-dod-distinguished-public/ Good afternoon, everyone. Guests, particularly of Secretary Albright, leadership of the department.  It is a great privilege to welcome Secretary Madeleine Albright to the Pentagon and to be joined today by so many long-time friends, colleagues, and dedicated public servants, including members of our Defense Policy Board.While there’s no need to explain any recognition of Thu, 30 Jun 2016 21:56:00 GMT Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/822211/remarks-honoring-secretary-madeleine-albright-with-the-dod-distinguished-public/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/821833/remarks-on-ending-the-ban-on-transgender-service-in-the-us-military/ Good afternoon.  Thanks for being here.  I’m here today to announce some changes in the Defense Department’s policies regarding transgender servicemembers. Before I announce what changes we’re making, I want to explain why.  And there are three main reasons – having to do with our future force, our current force, and matters of principle.The first and fundamental reason is Thu, 30 Jun 2016 05:30:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/821833/remarks-on-ending-the-ban-on-transgender-service-in-the-us-military/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/824170/remarks-at-pentagon-ramadan-iftar-observance/ What a spectacular looking group, and particularly for the kids. Thank you for your patience. I’ll be brief, but it’s important and I hope that you’ll remember some of it. Lieutenant Colonel Farooq, thank you for that kind introduction. I want to thank Secretary Fanning, Eric, thanks for being here also, and welcome all of our international friends who are joining us. To Thu, 30 Jun 2016 04:00:00 GMT Pentagon Conference Center, Washington, DC https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/824170/remarks-at-pentagon-ramadan-iftar-observance/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/814716/ptsd-day-message/ Today is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day, and I’d like to ask that you take the time to check in with your friends and loved ones to talk about the symptoms of PTSD, and the resources that are available to help. The Department of Defense will mark this day through social media by sharing resources, debunking myths, destigmatizing PTSD, and encouraging honest Mon, 27 Jun 2016 15:52:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/814716/ptsd-day-message/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/811884/remarks-at-the-chief-of-staff-of-the-air-force-retirement-ceremony/ Chairman Dunford, Secretary James, elected officials, friends and family, members of the Air Force family and our broader DOD family -- past, present, future -- privileged to be here today, as we honor one of our most appreciated and accomplished military leaders and his family.For General Mark Welsh, his family has provided him a critical foundation, starting, of course, Fri, 24 Jun 2016 18:05:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/811884/remarks-at-the-chief-of-staff-of-the-air-force-retirement-ceremony/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/986479/strategic-deterrent-coalition-symposium/ Strategic Deterrent Coalition Symposium by Adm. Cecil D. Haney at Albuquerque, New Mexico Thu, 23 Jun 2016 09:00:00 GMT Adm. Cecil D. Haney https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/986479/strategic-deterrent-coalition-symposium/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/805193/remarks-at-the-arrival-ceremony-for-secretary-of-the-army-eric-fanning/ Just take a moment and behold what’s in front of us here.  Look at these magnificent, proud members of our Army.  And it’s them that we’re here about today, to give them the leadership they deserve.Secretary Fanning, it’s an honor to formally welcome you, and it’s also a pleasure to welcome Ben, your mother Kathy, your sister Erin, and your entire family. And General Mon, 20 Jun 2016 17:45:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/805193/remarks-at-the-arrival-ceremony-for-secretary-of-the-army-eric-fanning/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/805206/networking-defense-in-the-21st-century-remarks-at-cnas/ Good morning, everyone.  It’s great to see you all here, and so many long-time friends and colleagues I saw on the list to be here. Thank you, Richard, I appreciate that. Thank you for that kind introduction and for inviting me to speak here today.  Michèle Flournoy is also here.  Michèle, thank you for your years of dedicated service, for your years – dare I say – 30 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 15:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/805206/networking-defense-in-the-21st-century-remarks-at-cnas/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/796800/remarks-at-defense-one-tech-summit/ Thanks very much, Kevin. Thanks for having me here, for organizing what is really an extraordinary gathering. And for riding on the airplane with me all over the world, which we do. I very much appreciate that, admire your work. And I want to thank all of you - all of you attendees here and participants from what is America’s wonderfully innovative, open technology Fri, 10 Jun 2016 19:28:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/796800/remarks-at-defense-one-tech-summit/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/795341/remarks-on-the-next-two-links-to-the-force-of-the-future/ Good morning, everyone!  Thanks for coming out here today, although it’s not hard to do on a beautiful day like this.  I asked you all to join us up here on the stage today to talk about the next two links we’re building to what I call the Force of the Future – our Defense Department’s all-volunteer force, the military and civilians, that will help lead and defend our Thu, 09 Jun 2016 17:24:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/795341/remarks-on-the-next-two-links-to-the-force-of-the-future/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/793510/lgbt-pride-month-message/ This month is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, an occasion that brings the LGBT community together with their family, friends, and allies to take pride in themselves and their many achievements.  The Department of Defense recognizes Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender servicemembers and civilians for their dedicated service to the Department and the Tue, 07 Jun 2016 20:32:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/793510/lgbt-pride-month-message/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/791213/remarks-on-asia-pacifics-principled-security-network-at-2016-iiss-shangri-la-di/ Thank you, John.  Good morning, everyone.  I want to thank John, first of all, for inviting me to speak again this year, and IISS also for again bringing us together in this forum.  For 15 years now – and by the way I attended the first Dialogue– IISS has been fostering the discussions and debates that have shaped the dynamic Asia-Pacific’s security, stability, and Sat, 04 Jun 2016 07:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/791213/remarks-on-asia-pacifics-principled-security-network-at-2016-iiss-shangri-la-di/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/784452/remarks-on-memorial-day/ Mr. President, Chairman Dunford, warriors and veterans, ladies and gentlemen: Thank you for joining us in this solemn remembrance.In each one of the more than 400,000 markers here at Arlington we find a dignified memorial to a life dedicated to the noblest of callings – to protect our people, uphold humankind’s highest values, and make a better world for our children.They Mon, 30 May 2016 15:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/784452/remarks-on-memorial-day/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/986480/heartland-foundation-memorial-day-event/ Heartland Foundation Memorial Day Event by Adm. Cecil D. Haney at Memorial Park, Omaha, Nebraska Mon, 30 May 2016 09:00:00 GMT Adm. Cecil D. Haney https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/986480/heartland-foundation-memorial-day-event/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/783969/memorial-day-message/ To all of the men and women of the Department of Defense, it is an honor to join you this Memorial Day in solemn remembrance of the long line of patriots who have given everything to the cause of freedom and liberty, and of the Gold Star families to whom we owe a debt that can never be repaid.From the first Memorial Day observance at the close of the Civil War, to the Fri, 27 May 2016 20:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/783969/memorial-day-message/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/783891/remarks-at-us-naval-academy-commencement/ Thank you, Ted.  Good morning, midshipmen!  Great to be here.  Ray, thank you, and thank you for those years of excellent service as our Secretary of the Navy. It’s a pleasure to serve beside you.  And Bob, there’s Bob, John likewise.  All our distinguished guests, the Academy faculty and staff, and so many family, friends all here to honor, to congratulate you, the class Fri, 27 May 2016 18:26:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/783891/remarks-at-us-naval-academy-commencement/ https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/781927/memorial-day-ceremony-remarks-by-gen-vincent-k-brooks/ Good afternoon and annyeong hashimnikka! The rain may dampen our clothing, but on a day like this it will never dampen our spirits Ambassador Jan Grevstad of Norway, Ambassador Charles Hay of the United Kingdom, former Ambassador and General-Retired Han Chul Soo, Director Park Jong Wang of the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, Mr. Napsey of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Excellencies and members of the diplomatic corps; fellow flag officers; distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen; Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts; and especially among us, those who have served and do serve, and their families, Thank you for joining us today on Knight Field together to commemorate Memorial Day...a day to remember those sacrificed their lives while serving their country. Thu, 26 May 2016 06:15:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/781927/memorial-day-ceremony-remarks-by-gen-vincent-k-brooks/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/779882/remarks-at-the-yale-rotc-commissioning/ It’s great to be back at Yale. This campus holds many special memories for me, and I know it will for all of you who attended and drilled here - moments, values and lessons you’ll carry with you for your entire life. This is a very important homecoming of sorts for the nation as well, with the commissioning of the first class to spend four years drilling on this Mon, 23 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/779882/remarks-at-the-yale-rotc-commissioning/ https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/986497/55th-wing-birthday-ball/ 55th Wing Birthday Ball by Adm. Cecil D. Haney at Offutt AFB, NE Sat, 21 May 2016 09:00:00 GMT Adm. Cecil D. Haney https://www.stratcom.mil/Media/Speeches/Article/986497/55th-wing-birthday-ball/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/778080/armed-forces-day-message/  SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2015Today is Armed Forces Day, an opportunity for all of us to express our gratitude, our admiration, and our support to the men and women who have answered the noble call of service. Right now there are over two million men and women in uniform, serving and defending our country in every time zone, in the air, ashore, and afloat. They defend American Fri, 20 May 2016 21:25:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/778080/armed-forces-day-message/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/778686/remarks-at-the-norwegian-american-defense-conference/ It’s a pleasure to be here with all of you today. I want to thank David for the invitation to speak. Actually, the reason I'm here is because Øystein (Bø) asked me to be here, and when Oystein calls, I answer.  I want to express my appreciation for Deputy Minister [of Defense Øystein] Bø for hosting me and my wife in the beautiful country of Norway last fall, and the Thu, 19 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/778686/remarks-at-the-norwegian-american-defense-conference/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/783036/remarks-honoring-brent-scowcroft-with-the-dod-distinguished-public-service-award/ Good afternoon. It is a great privilege to welcome to the Pentagon Brent Scowcroft and family – and especially his daughter Karen, his seven-year-old granddaughter Meghan, and Catie and John Kelley, Brent’s grandniece and her husband. It’s great to have them join us and a group of long-time friends and dedicated public servants as we honor Brent with the Department’s Wed, 18 May 2016 14:00:00 GMT Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/783036/remarks-honoring-brent-scowcroft-with-the-dod-distinguished-public-service-award/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/781251/remarks-before-administering-the-oath-of-office-to-secretary-of-the-army-eric-f/ What a great honor it is for me to administer the Oath of Office to Eric Fanning, one of our finest and most accomplished public servants as he becomes Secretary of the Army today.Over the course of my career, it has been a privilege to work alongside Eric now -- we were just saying -- many years, and watch him develop into one of our country’s most knowledgeable, Wed, 18 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/781251/remarks-before-administering-the-oath-of-office-to-secretary-of-the-army-eric-f/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/774658/remarks-at-navy-league-sea-air-space-convention/ Good afternoon, everyone. And thanks, John. I appreciate that. And thanks for all you do.You know, I said when John was nominated to be Chief of Naval Operations that I had to wrestle him away from the Secretary of Energy, which I did every day since you've been sworn in. I'm glad I won that fight. Ernie Moniz and I said if we could clone John Richardson, that's what we'd Tue, 17 May 2016 20:25:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/774658/remarks-at-navy-league-sea-air-space-convention/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/759293/remarks-at-the-noradnorthcom-change-of-command/ Well, good morning, everyone. And just look at this magnificent crowd. It makes me so proud to be here with you.My friend, Minister Sajjan, General Cienfuegos, Admiral Soberón, Chairman Dunford, members of the NORAD and NORTHCOM team, friends and family, what an honor to be with you here today as we pass this critical command between two of our military's most accomplished Fri, 13 May 2016 18:32:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/759293/remarks-at-the-noradnorthcom-change-of-command/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/758985/remarks-to-usafa-upper-class-cadets/ Hello, everyoneAt ease, please.You guys look magnificent. Well, thank you. Thanks for that introduction. I want to thank your Superintendent also, who I've known for a long time, Lieutenant General Johnson - a very respected leader in the Department, not just in the Air Force, but throughout the Department - your Dean, Brigadier General Armacost also, and your Commandant. Thu, 12 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/758985/remarks-to-usafa-upper-class-cadets/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/778768/remarks-at-the-aegis-ashore-facility-in-romania/         Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister, Secretary General, Ministers, members of the Romanian government, generals and ambassadors in NATO and ambassadors to NATO and distinguished guests, it's a really pleasure for me to be here on my first visit to Romania.             I only wish I could stay longer to see more of the beautiful country.  I spent some time in Bucharest Thu, 12 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/778768/remarks-at-the-aegis-ashore-facility-in-romania/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/783018/remarks-honoring-secretary-george-shultz-with-the-2016-secretary-of-defense-ide/ Thank you President Hennessey. It’s great to be back at Stanford and a privilege to be among such a dynamic group of scientists, scholars, and technologists as we honor Secretary Shultz with the Secretary of Defense IDEAS award.It might seem odd for a Secretary of Defense to be giving one of the Department of Defense’s highest honors to a former Secretary of State. But I Wed, 11 May 2016 10:00:00 GMT Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/783018/remarks-honoring-secretary-george-shultz-with-the-2016-secretary-of-defense-ide/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/757539/remarks-announcing-diux-20/ Good morning, everyone. Thanks everyone for joining me here today and all of us.  Great to be back here in Northern California, even though the weather isn't quite what I was hoping, but it's a lot better than it is in Washington, I can tell you that.Now, look, as some of you have heard me say before, one of my core goals as secretary of defense has been to build, and in Wed, 11 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/757539/remarks-announcing-diux-20/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/800928/national-security-telecommunications-advisory-committee/ Thanks, Mark. And, to the panelists, I heard the first two-thirds of that, or so, and just wanted to commend you all the ways you're thinking about the future, the ways that we're trying to think about the future as well including the FireEye question. Maybe I'll come back to that one a little bit later. Very much concerned about vulnerability in the long haul. I second Wed, 11 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/800928/national-security-telecommunications-advisory-committee/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/755269/remarks-at-the-25th-anniversary-of-the-cooperative-threat-reduction/ Good morning, good morning.  Great to see you all, and I’m sorry we’re not outside but it was going to rain, but this is our auditorium, which I think doubles as a bomb shelter—I’m not really sure but… Twenty-five years ago this December, the flag of the Soviet Union – an emblem of nearly half a century of nuclear competition, confrontation, and crisis – was lowered for Mon, 09 May 2016 21:02:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/755269/remarks-at-the-25th-anniversary-of-the-cooperative-threat-reduction/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/760268/remarks-honoring-dr-henry-kissinger-with-the-dod-distinguished-public-service-a/ Good afternoon.  It’s a great privilege to welcome Dr. Kissinger to the Pentagon and to have so many long-time friends and dedicated public servants and DoD leaders with us today.Henry Kissinger is, of course, unique in the annals of American diplomacy and there is no need to explain the recognition of his achievements and his thoughts; although I will get to them later. Mon, 09 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/760268/remarks-honoring-dr-henry-kissinger-with-the-dod-distinguished-public-service-a/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/750946/remarks-at-eucom-change-of-command/ Good morning, everyone.Just take a look out there, how magnificent you look.How proud we are of you.And ladies and gentlemen, Excellencies who are here, Chairman Dunford, members of the EUCOM and NATO team, friends, family, it's a privilege to be with you as we pass this vital command between two of our military's most distinguished and accomplished leaders:General Philip Tue, 03 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/750946/remarks-at-eucom-change-of-command/ https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/746771/gen-brooks-remarks-during-change-of-command-ceremony/ It is my great honor to stand before you as the successor to a great lineage of commanders who defeated external threats, set an example of a committed Alliance, preserved an armistice, and secured a course of peaceful development and progress for nearly seven decades. These achievements have not come without cost. In the present day the challenges continue to rise, but so also do the strength of this Alliance and the resolve of the United Nations. We must look into the future with clear eyes, confronting the challenges to peace and prosperity, and doing so in a spirit that is becoming of those who served and sacrificed before us. Sat, 30 Apr 2016 07:39:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Speeches-Transcripts/Article/746771/gen-brooks-remarks-during-change-of-command-ceremony/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/746680/remarks-to-business-executives-for-national-security-dinner/ Thank you all so much for being here. So many great friends, so many great patriots, so many great public servants, so many people that I have served beside.Norty, Susie who just walked in. Special friends, Norty and I, did a lot for a long time in Iraq, in Afghanistan, many other things. So wonderful to see you all. Bruce, also, thank you. And to all of you for the Fri, 29 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/746680/remarks-to-business-executives-for-national-security-dinner/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/744936/statement-on-counter-isil-operations-and-us-military-strategy-in-the-middle-eas/ Chairman McCain, Ranking Member Reed, thank you – thank you for those statements, and for this hearing, and for the range, both geographic and in terms of tactical, operational, and strategic, that you’re asking us to speak to.  Thanks always to the Committee for being here and for your interest in this.  And above all, Chairman, thank you for thanking the troops – means a Thu, 28 Apr 2016 15:22:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Ash Carter https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/744936/statement-on-counter-isil-operations-and-us-military-strategy-in-the-middle-eas/ https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/753482/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-work-on-third-offset-strategy/ Thank you all for being here this afternoon.  The Deputy Secretary of Defense is the number two in the U.S. Department of Defense.  The Secretary is the CEO, the Chief Executive Officer, and the Deputy Secretary is the COO, our Chief Operating Officer in the Department.  The way that is defined is if you think of the movie Jurassic Park, I am the tethered goat.  I stay in Thu, 28 Apr 2016 04:00:00 GMT Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/753482/remarks-by-deputy-secretary-work-on-third-offset-strategy/