Obama Nominates James to Become Air Force Secretary
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2013 – President Barack Obama yesterday announced that Deborah Lee James is his choice to become the next Secretary of the Air Force.
Hagel Hosts German Defense Minister at Pentagon
WASHINGTON – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel hosted German Defense Minister Thomas de Maizière Tuesday at the Pentagon and commended Germany's leadership in Europe and among the NATO allies, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said.
President Accepts Allen’s Request for Retirement
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19, 2013 – President Barack Obama today accepted a request by Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen to retire from the military to address health issues within his family.
Thousands of Guardsmen Available to Governors in Isaac’s Path
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27, 2012 – More than 33,500 National Guard personnel and nearly 100 aircraft are available to the governors of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, as Tropical Storm Isaac threatens states along the Gulf of Mexico, Defense Department officials said today.