WASHINGTON, June 5, 2014 – President Barack Obama has nominated Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., who has commanded U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan since February 2013, to be the 36th commandant of the Marine Corps, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced today. If confirmed by the Senate, Dunford will succeed Gen. James […]
WASHINGTON, May 30, 2014 – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel met today with top Singaporean leaders to discuss recent events in the Asia-Pacific region and the defense relationship between the United States and Singapore. Hagel is in Singapore to attend the annual Asia security conference known as the Shangri-La Dialogue. The secretary thanked Prime Minister […]
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama wrote to Congress Sunday that he’s considering taking additional steps to protect U.S. citizens, personnel, and property in South Sudan.
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama paid tribute to America’s veterans this weekend during his weekly address, promising to ensure the United States demonstrates its appreciation through career and educational opportunities.